AI Startup Instinct Raises $350M at $2.5B Valuation
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-08-27
Viral AI startup Instinct has raised $350 million in a new funding round, reaching a $2.5 billion valuation just one year after its founding. The company has generated massive hype and capital while also sparking privacy concerns.
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