# AI Coding Startup Cognition Raises $1B at $25B Pre-money Valuation

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> **Published:** 2026-05-27T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 180/100  
> **Primary Source:** [TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/27/ai-coding-startup-cognition-raises-1b-at-25b-pre-money-valuation)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/ai-coding-startup-cognition-raises-1b-at-25b-pre-money-valuation](https://spidits.com/timeline/ai-coding-startup-cognition-raises-1b-at-25b-pre-money-valuation)

## Executive Summary
As Cognition reaches $492 million in annualized revenue run rate, it more than doubled its valuation in eight months, it says.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/27/ai-coding-startup-cognition-raises-1b-at-25b-pre-money-valuation)**: AI coding startup Cognition raises $1B at $25B pre-money valuation — _As Cognition reaches $492 million in annualized revenue run rate, it more than doubled its valuation in eight months, it says._
- **[SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/05/27/vibe-coding-startup-cognition-doubles-valuation-new-1b-round)**: Vibe coding startup Cognition more than doubles valuation in new $1B+ round — _Cognition Inc., a provider of artificial intelligence programming tools, today announced that it has raised more than $1 billion in funding. Lux Capital, General Catalyst and 8VC led the Series D round with contributions from more than a dozen others. The deal values Cognition at $26 billion..._

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