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AEO startup Profound hits unicorn valuation, raises $180M Series D 7 months after last round
Publisher description: Profound has raised a $180 million Series D at a $1.8 billion valuation, less than seven months after it raised a $96 million Series C.
TechCrunch | Sep 15, 2026 | Dominic-Madori Davis
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Profound, which builds marketing software to help brands appear in AI search results, on Tuesday said it has raised a $180 million Series D at a $1. 8 billion valuation, less than seven months after it raised a $96 million Series C. Launched two years ago, Profound started as an analytics platform, and has since expanded to help companies research and create marketing strategies. The startup helps businesses understand how AI helps consumers discover their brands.
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