GoKawiilCognition secures $2 billion Series E at $48 billion valuation
AI coding startup Cognition has closed a Series E funding round of $2 billion, valuing the company at $48 billion. The round includes backing from investors such as Peter Thiel, underscoring strong investor confidence in AI-driven software development tools.
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The massive valuation signals continued investor enthusiasm for AI coding assistants despite broader market caution around AI startups. It also positions Cognition as one of the most highly valued private AI companies, intensifying competition in the fast-growing space of automated software engineering tools.
- Cognition raised $2 billion in a Series E round.
- The company is now valued at $48 billion.
- Peter Thiel is among the investors backing the startup.
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