Instinct Seeks $10 Billion Valuation Just Weeks After $2.5 Billion Funding Round

AI assistant startup Instinct is in talks to raise $1 billion at a valuation near $10 billion, according to multiple reports from mid-September 2026—a stunning fourfold jump from its previous Series B round valued at $2.5 billion less than a month earlier. Founded by 23-year-old Noah Shinn, a former research scientist at enterprise AI startup Sierra, Instinct has captured investor enthusiasm with its autonomous personal assistant that manages everyday digital tasks without constant user direction.