# Profound raises $180 million at $1.8 billion valuation

_Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 7:30 AM EDT · AI, Capital · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

AI marketing startup Profound has raised $180 million in a Series D round at a $1.8 billion valuation, according to a company announcement planned for Tuesday. Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins co-led the financing. The supplied summary does not specify how Profound will use the capital, its revenue, or the terms of the round beyond the amount, valuation and lead investors.

## Sources

- [Bloomberg Technology](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-15/profound-hits-1-8-billion-value-to-boost-brands-in-ai-search)

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