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Instinct raises $1 billion in Series C at $10 billion valuation

2026-09-28 · 1 source · Economic Times ETtech

In short

Instinct said on Monday that it raised $1 billion in a Series C funding round. The company was valued at $10 billion, and Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital and Coatue took part.

This matters because the money can help the AI agent firm grow faster. The reporting does not say what Instinct will do next with the funds.

What the reporting says

AI agent firm Instinct said on Monday that it raised $1 billion in a Series C round at a $10 billion valuation, according to a company statement cited in publisher summaries. The round included Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital and Coatue. The reporting does not say how the money will be used or whether the valuation changes Instinct’s plans, so the next steps are unknown.

Why it matters

AI agent firm Instinct said on Monday that it raised $1 billion in a Series C round at a $10 billion valuation, with Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital and Coatue participating. The funding signals continued investor interest in AI companies. The reporting does not specify the use of proceeds, product plans, or any operational targets tied to the new capital.

Touches: Instinct, Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital, Coatue, AI, Companies, Global

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