Instinct Raises $1B at $10B Valuation, One Month After $2.5B Round
AI assistant Instinct raised $1B in Series C funding from Sequoia, Benchmark and Coatue, valuing it at $10B a month after a $2.5B round.
Instinct, the AI assistant startup founded by Noah Shinn, has raised $1 billion in a Series C round that values the company at $10 billion. The round included Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital and Coatue, according to techcrunch.com.
The new valuation comes just a month after Instinct announced a fundraise that valued it at $2.5 billion, a fourfold jump in a matter of weeks.
Instinct launched its invite-only service in August 2026. The assistant uses its own phone number and computer to perform tasks, and the company has rolled out a "concierge" feature that can make phone calls. It also introduced a "trusted person network" for coordinating plans between users' agents.
The company communicates with users via SMS and texting and has no mobile app yet. It has not shared user numbers or growth metrics, and declined interview requests, providing only a statement from Shinn.
Instinct's initial privacy policy was updated after criticism over its overreach. Meanwhile, Meta's AI assistant Muse offers similar features and integrates with Meta's social products, and has topped the U.S. app stores with millions of downloads.
Quick answers
How much did Instinct raise in its Series C?
Instinct raised $1 billion in a Series C round that valued the company at $10 billion.
Who invested in Instinct's Series C?
Investors included Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital and Coatue.
When did Instinct launch its service?
Instinct launched its invite-only service in August 2026.