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AI coding startup Cognition seeks $40B valuation after rapid growth · 4 sources tracked

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AI coding startup Cognition, the creator of the Devin agent, is reportedly in discussions to secure new funding at a valuation of $40 billion. This potential valuation is driven by the company's rapid growth, including achieving a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate. Devin is being utilized by enterprises for tasks such as software updates and platform migrations, with notable clients including Mercedes-Benz, NASA, and Goldman Sachs. AI

IMPACT This potential valuation underscores the significant investor confidence in AI-powered developer tools and their enterprise adoption.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for a prominent AI startup.

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AI coding startup Cognition seeks $40B valuation after rapid growth · 4 sources tracked

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COVERAGE [5]

  1. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Julie Bort ·

    AI coding startup Cognition reportedly already in talks to raise at $40B valuation

    Cognition may be looking to raise another mega round just a few months after raising $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    AI coding startup Cognition reportedly in talks to raise at 40B USD valuation, according to reports. The potential raise would mark another massive bet on AI-po

    AI coding startup Cognition reportedly in talks to raise at 40B USD valuation, according to reports. The potential raise would mark another massive bet on AI-powered developer tools. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/ai-c oding-startup-cognition-reportedly-already-in-talks-to-ra…

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/ai-coding-startup-cognit…
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    AI coding startup Cognition reportedly already in talks to raise at $40B valuation Cognition may be looking to raise another mega round just a few months after

    AI coding startup Cognition reportedly already in talks to raise at $40B valuation Cognition may be looking to raise another mega round just a few months after raising $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/ai-c oding-startup-cognition-reportedl…

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/ai-coding-startup-cognit…
  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · dailytechfeed ·

    Cognition AI is reportedly seeking funding at a $40 billion valuation, driven by its AI coding agent Devin's success and a $1 billion annualized revenue run rat

    Cognition AI is reportedly seeking funding at a $40 billion valuation, driven by its AI coding agent Devin's success and a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate. This reflects the growing role of AI in enterprise software development. # AI # CognitionAI # Devin # TechNews # Soft…

    LINKS thedailytechfeed.com/cognition-ai-seeks-4… thedailytechfeed.com/cognition-acquires-p…
  5. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    AI coding startup Cognition reportedly already in talks to raise at $40B valuation https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/ai-coding-startup-cognition-reportedly-alre

    AI coding startup Cognition reportedly already in talks to raise at $40B valuation https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/ai-coding-startup-cognition-reportedly-already-in-talks-to-raise-at-40b-valuation/ # AI # Startups # TechNews

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/ai-coding-startup-cognit…

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