Instinct Raises $1B Series C
Instinct raises $1 billion in Series C funding led by Sequoia, Benchmark, and Coatue at a $10 billion valuation to expand its AI personal assistant.
Instinct Raises $1B Series C at $10B Valuation
Instinct, located in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence startup building a personal agent for everyday life. The company has secured $1 billion in Series C funding to accelerate the development and expansion of its AI-driven personal assistant platform.
Investors
The funding round included participation from Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital, and Coatue.
Instinct Use of Funds
Instinct intends to use the capital to bring its personal AI assistant to a wider audience and continue the development of its product, which is currently in early access.
About Instinct
Founded in 2025 by Noah Shinn, Instinct is building a personal agent designed to handle everyday tasks on behalf of users. The platform can perform tasks such as planning trips, ordering groceries, canceling subscriptions, making phone calls, and booking services.
Funding Details
Company Website: https://instinct.com/
Company: Instinct
Raised: $1B
Round: Series C
Funding Date: September 28, 2026
Additional Investors: Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital, Coatue
Company Website: https://instinct.com/
Software Category: Artificial Intelligence
