Instinct in talks to raise $1B at $10B valuation, led by Sequoia and Benchmark
steph_palazzolo · x · 2026-09-28
Instinct is in talks to raise $1B at a valuation of roughly $10B, per @dealbook confirming earlier @theinformation reporting. The company's user base has grown substantially to at least 100K+, with Sequoia and Benchmark in talks to lead the round.
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