# Instinct raises $1 billion for AI assistant platform

> San Francisco startup Instinct secured a $1 billion Series C round, valuing the year‑old company at $10 billion.

Oossa · 2026-10-02 · https://oossa.com/en/instinct-raises-1-billion-for-ai-assistant-platform

Instinct, a San Francisco‑based developer of personal AI assistants for everyday tasks, announced a $1 billion Series C funding round. The round was led by Sequoia Capital, Benchmark and Coatue, and set the company’s valuation at $10 billion. The funding places Instinct at the top of the week’s biggest U.S. venture deals, which were largely AI‑focused.

## The facts

- Instinct raised $1 billion in a Series C round, valuing it at $10 billion.
- The round was backed by Sequoia Capital, Benchmark and Coatue.

## Why it matters

The capital gives Instinct resources to expand its AI assistant services, potentially reaching more consumers with automated task help.

## Sources & references

1. [The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Almost All About AI](https://news.crunchbase.com/venture/biggest-funding-rounds-ai-cyber-real-estate-instinct/) – Crunchbase News, 2026-10-02

Last updated: 2026-10-02