Instinct secures $1 billion in series c funding, valuation surpasses $10 billion

AI assistant startup Instinct has raised $1 billion in a Series C funding round, pushing its valuation past $10 billion. This follows a $2.5 billion valuation from just a month prior, reported by The Information. The round, confirmed in a press release, includes investments from Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital, and Coatue. Instinct, which launched its invite-only service in August 2026, has seen rapid growth, with its Series C round occurring just a month after its previous funding. The company’s AI agent can perform tasks like booking travel, making purchases, and managing subscriptions, using its own phone number and computer. Instinct recently introduced features like a concierge service and a trusted person network for coordination. However, concerns over privacy persist, with users questioning the amount of personal data required for access. Despite its success, Instinct now faces competition from Meta’s Muse AI assistant, which integrates deeply with Meta’s social platforms. Instinct’s founder, Noah Shinn, stated the funding will help expand the service and continue building the future of personal AI.