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AI Startup Cognition Eyes $70B-$80B Valuation in New Funding Round

Cognition, an AI coding startup based in San Francisco, is reportedly considering a new funding round. Investors have proposed valuations ranging from $70 billion to $80 billion, a significant increase from its previous $48 billion valuation in September. The company has also seen substantial growth in its run-rate revenue, which has nearly doubled from $492 million in May to approximately $900 million. AI

IMPACT This potential funding round indicates strong investor confidence in AI coding startups and could fuel further development in the sector.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for a notable AI startup. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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AI Startup Cognition Eyes $70B-$80B Valuation in New Funding Round

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    San Francisco AI coding startup Cognition is weighing a new funding round after investors offered valuations of 70B USD to 80B USD, up from the 48B USD valuatio

    San Francisco AI coding startup Cognition is weighing a new funding round after investors offered valuations of 70B USD to 80B USD, up from the 48B USD valuation of its September Series E of more than 2B USD. Run-rate revenue has climbed from 492M USD in May to almost 900M USD. h…