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Instinct has raised $250 million in a Series B funding round, co-led by Index Ventures and Benchmark, reaching a valuation of $2.5 billion.

PRIVATEAug 27, 2026

Amount Raised

$250 Million

Round Type

Series B

New YorkBiotechnologyHealth Care

Investors

Index VenturesBenchmark

Description

Instinct, a viral AI startup founded just last year, has raised $250 million in its latest funding round. Co-led by Index Ventures and Benchmark, this funding brings its total raised to $350 million. The funding is intended to enhance its AI assistant capabilities, which help users manage their lives. The company is currently in private beta, amid some controversy regarding privacy concerns.

Company Information

Company

Instinct

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

Instinct is an animal health technology company committed to transforming veterinary medicine through thoughtfully designed technology and essential clinical resources. It serves over 360,000 veterinary professionals globally, providing innovative software alongside trusted clinical tools like Plumb’s™ and Clinician’s Brief®. Founded by Dr. Caleb Frankel, Instinct aims to empower hospitals to enhance patient outcomes.

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What this usually means
Timeline to next round
Series B companies typically work for 15-20 months before raising new capital
Growth expectations
Series B companies are expected to scale rapidly and expand market reach

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