# AEO Startup Profound Hits Unicorn Valuation, Raises $180M Series D 7 Months After Last Round

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> **Published:** 2026-09-15T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 180/100  
> **Primary Source:** [TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/15/aeo-startup-profound-hits-unicorn-valuation-raises-180m-series-d-7-months-after-last-round)  
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## Executive Summary
Profound has raised a $180 million Series D at a $1.8 billion valuation, less than seven months after it raised a $96 million Series C.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/15/aeo-startup-profound-hits-unicorn-valuation-raises-180m-series-d-7-months-after-last-round)**: AEO startup Profound hits unicorn valuation, raises $180M Series D 7 months after last round — _Profound has raised a $180 million Series D at a $1.8 billion valuation, less than seven months after it raised a $96 million Series C._
- **[SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/09/15/profound-raises-180m-to-boost-brands-visibility-in-ai-services)**: Profound raises $180M to boost brands' visibility in AI services — _Marketing technology startup Profound today announced that it has raised $180 million in funding at a $1.8 billion valuation. Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins jointly led the Series D investment. They were joined by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, Saga Ventures, Evantic and South..._

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