Vals raises $40.0M Series A (United States, Sep 2026)

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Vals raises $40 million for AI model evaluation — TechCrunch - UA.NEWS

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Vals is a startup developing evaluation systems for artificial intelligence models. Founded in 2024, the company aims to improve industry-specific systems for assessing AI model capabilities, moving beyond academic benchmarks to verify practical performance. They focus on complex tasks in fields like law, finance, and programming, and also test for negative consequences.

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Vals raises $40 million for AI model evaluation — TechCrunch  UA.NEWS

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Ryan Krishnan
Ryan Krishnan
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