Instinct raises $1.00B Series B (United States, Oct 2026)

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23-year-old college dropout builds $10B AI startup in less than a year - VnExpress International

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Instinct is a personal AI assistant that understands user workflows and priorities, capable of interacting with phones and computers like a human. The startup has experienced rapid growth, reaching a $10 billion valuation in less than a year and approaching $1 billion in annual transaction volume, with travel being a significant component.

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23-year-old college dropout builds $10B AI startup in less than a year  VnExpress International

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Noah Shinn
Noah Shinn
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Sequoia CapitalLead
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Benchmark Capital
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