Cognition weighs funding after offers at $70B-$80B valuations

Published Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 11:06 PM EDT

AI coding startup Cognition is considering a funding round before year's end after receiving offers valuing it at $70B-$80B, Business Insider reports, citing sources. The investor interest follows a funding round announced at a $48B valuation in September; Cognition is weighing another raise.

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