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Profound Hits $1.8 Billion Value to Boost Brands in AI Search

Bloomberg Technology Tuesday 15 September 2026, 11:30 UTC By Rebecca Torrence 1 min read
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The artificial intelligence marketing startup Profound has raised $180 million at a $1.8 billion valuation in its Series D fundraising round, co-led by Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins, the company plans to announce Tuesday.

The artificial intelligence marketing startup Profound has raised $180 million at a $1.8 billion valuation in its Series D fundraising round, co-led by Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins, the company plans to announce Tuesday.
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