Hawlgalka AI-ka ah ee Instinct wuxuu ka helay $1 bilyan oo lacag ah, isagoo gaaray qiimeyn dhan $10 bilyan
Shirkadda AI-ka ah ee Instinct ayaa maanta sheegtay inay ka heshay $1 bilyan oo lacag ah, iyadoo qiimeynteedu gaartay $10 bilyan, halka muddo bil ka hor qiimeynteedu ahayd $2.5 bilyan kaliya.
Hadda iyo horraantii: Sifooyinka cusub ee Instinct
Shirkadda Instinct, oo lagu aasaasay 2026, waxay bilaabatay adeegkeeda oo kaliya la soo bandhigay bishii August 2026, iyadoo adeegsaneysa lambarka telefoonkeeda iyo kombiyuutereeda si ay u fuliso waajibaadka macaamiisha. Waxayna hadda ku dartay sifooyin cusub sida 'concierge' oo u samayn karta codsiyada, iyo 'trusted person network' oo u ogolaanaya in hawlgalada AI-ka ah ee dadka isku xira u wada shaqeeyaan.
Shirkaddu waxay adeegsataa SMS iyo xayeysiis si ay u xiriirto macaamiisha, waxayna hadda uusan haysanin app mobil ah. Hase yeeshee, waxay ku guuleysatay inay noqoto mid aad u caan baxday, iyadoo macaamiisha qaarkood ay ka xishoodayaan xogta gaarka ah ee ay u baahan tahay si ay u shaqeyso.
Dhaqaalaha iyo xisaabta: Lacagta iyo qiimeynta
Haddii aan la eego, Instinct waxay horey u heshay $2.5 bilyan oo lacag ah, laakiin hadda waxay ka heshay $1 bilyan oo kale, iyadoo qiimeynteedu gaartay $10 bilyan. Maalgashadayaasha ka qaybqaatay waxaa ka mid ah Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital, iyo Coatue, kuwaas oo si weyn u muujiyay inay aaminsan yihiin horumarka shirkadda.
Shirkaddu waxay diyaarisay siyaasad cusub oo xog-ururinta ah, iyadoo siyaasaddii hore ee ay soo saartay ay aad uga xishooday macaamiisha. Haddana, shirkaddu waxay sheegtay inay hadda si toos ah uga jawaabto khilaafaadka, iyadoo u muuqata inay u baahan tahay inay sii waddo horumarka si ay uga hortagto khilaafaadka.
Kuwaa kale oo isku xira: Meta iyo Muse
Shirkadda Meta waxay hadda soo saartay AI-ka ah ee Muse, kaas oo leh sifooyin badan oo la mid ah kuwa Instinct, laakiin sidoo kale wuxuu ku xiran yahay barnaamijyada Meta sida Instagram iyo Facebook. Muse waxay hadda ku jirtaa dhinaca ugu sarreeya dukaamada app-ka Mareykanka, iyadoo macaamiisha badan ay u isticmaalaan.
Instinct waxay hadda wajahaysaa tartan culus, iyadoo aan la ogeyn tirada macaamiisha ama horumarka shirkaddu. Hase yeeshee, maalgashadayaashu waxay muujiyeen inay aaminsan yihiin horumarka shirkadda, iyadoo Noah Shinn, oo ah hoggaamiyaha shirkadda, uu sheegay inay u baahan tahay inay sii waddo horumarka si ay uga hortagto khilaafaadka.
AI agent startup Instinct has secured $1 billion in a Series C funding round at a $10 billion valuation, marking a dramatic jump from its $2.5 billion valuation just one month earlier.
Rapid Fundraising and Key Investors
Instinct confirmed the Series C round in a press release, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital, and Coatue. The speed of the raise reflects intense investor interest in consumer AI agents that can perform real-world tasks for users.
The company launched its invite-only service in August 2026 and has since attracted significant capital, demonstrating the growing fervor around AI agents capable of booking travel, managing subscriptions, and conducting research on behalf of their users.
Capabilities and Growing Competition
Instinct uses its own phone number and computer to execute tasks, with recent features including a concierge that can make phone calls and a trusted person network for coordinating plans with friends' agents. However, some users are questioning the personal information required to access these capabilities.
The startup now faces competition from Meta's AI assistant, Muse, which offers similar features alongside deep integration with Instagram and Facebook. Muse has reached the top of U.S. app stores with millions of downloads, while Instinct communicates via SMS and has not yet released a mobile app.
Founder Statement and Privacy Concerns
Instinct's founder Noah Shinn stated: 'We're building Instinct to be the best personal agent that can handle the deeply personal nuances of everyday life. This funding helps us bring Instinct to more people and continue building the future of personal AI. It's an exciting, creative time, and we're just getting started.'
The company has not shared user numbers or growth metrics, and its initial privacy policy drew criticism for overreach before being updated. Despite declining to offer interviews alongside the fundraising news, Instinct's rapid valuation growth suggests investors see strong potential in its approach.
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