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Vals AI secured $40M in a Series A round led by a16z at a $400M valuation to advance AI testing on real-world tasks.
PRIVATEAug 14, 2026•about 19 hours ago
Amount Raised
$40 Million
Round Type
Series A
San FranciscoArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningInvestors
Next Ladder VenturesHrt VenturesBloomberg BetaPear Vc8 VcAndreessen Horowitz
Description
Vals AI raised $40 million in a Series A round at a $400 million valuation. Revenue has grown eightfold since 2025, with both the customer base and the team expanding rapidly. The funding was led by Andreessen Horowitz alongside existing investors 8VC, Pear VC, and Bloomberg Beta, and new investors HRT Ventures and Next Ladder Ventures. The company aims to provide independent assessments for AI models' performance in real-world applications.
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