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Viral AI agent Instinct raises $1B Series C at a $10B valuation.

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Instinct, described as a viral AI agent, raised a $1 billion Series C round at a $10 billion valuation, according to founder Noah Shinn.

Why it matters: The company says the funding is meant to expand access to its personal AI product.

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“"This funding helps us bring Instinct to more people and continue building the future of personal AI. It’s an exciting, creative time, and we're just getting started," founder Noah Shinn said in a statement.”
TechCrunch AI, 28 Sept 2026, 13:38.

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