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Viral AI startup Instinct has raised $350 million at a $2.5 billion valuation

Thursday, August 27, 2026


Instruct, which was founded one year ago, raised $350 million in funding at a $2.5 billion valuation. The funding round has drawn attention to privacy issues related to the company's operations.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/26/viral-ai-startup-instinct-has-raised-350-million-at-a-2-5-billion-valuation/

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