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Instinct Secures Billion Dollar AI Valuation

AI startup Instinct has completed a significant funding round, securing a billion-dollar Series C investment. The company now holds a ten-billion-dollar valuation as it expands its AI concierge tools.

  1. Instinct raises $1 billion Series C, valuing company at $10 billion

    Instinct, an AI‑assistant startup that launched its invite‑only service in August 2026, announced a $1 billion Series C round on Monday. The round was led by Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital and…

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  2. Instinct reportedly in talks to raise at $10 billion valuation

    AI assistant startup Instinct, founded by 23‑year‑old Noah Shinn, announced a soft launch this summer and quickly attracted venture‑capital interest. The company secured $250 million in funding at a…

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