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Benchmark is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs technology founders through a flat, equal partnership.

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Everyday personal AI assistant startup Instinct raises $1B at $10B valuation

SiliconAngle

Everyday personal AI assistant startup Instinct raises $1B at $10B valuation

Instinct, the developer of an artificial intelligence assistant for everyday users, today announced it has raised a colossal $1 billion in...

Sep 28, 2026

AI agent startup Instinct raised a $1B Series C from Sequoia, Benchmark, and Coatue at a $10B valuation and details recent products, such as a concierge service

Reuters

AI agent startup Instinct raised a $1B Series C from Sequoia, Benchmark, and Coatue at a $10B valuation and details recent products, such as a concierge service

AI agent firm Instinct said on Monday it has raised $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation in a Series C funding round.

Sep 28, 2026

Where will the next breakout startup come from? Benchmark's full partnership weighs in at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch

Where will the next breakout startup come from? Benchmark's full partnership weighs in at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch puts all five Benchmark general partners on one Disrupt Stage to say where the next generation of startups will come from, after...

Sep 21, 2026

Benchmark raises its first-ever growth fund as part of $2B capital haul

TechCrunch

Benchmark raises its first-ever growth fund as part of $2B capital haul

The legendary Silicon Valley VC firm abandons its more than 20-year tradition of keeping its funds to about $425 million.

Jun 4, 2026

Benchmark Capital raises $2B, breaking its 20-year tradition of smaller funds

Crypto Briefing

Benchmark Capital raises $2B, breaking its 20-year tradition of smaller funds

Benchmark closed on $2 billion in new commitments across two funds launched on June 3: a $750 million early-stage fund and the firm's...

Jun 4, 2026

Cerebras IPO makes billions for Benchmark but VC Eric Vishria almost did not take the meeting

TechCrunch

Cerebras IPO makes billions for Benchmark but VC Eric Vishria almost did not take the meeting

The Cerebras Systems IPO was a smash hit on May 14, 2026, generating billions for founders and investors. Benchmark, which co-led the $25M...

May 14, 2026