# AI Research Startup Listen Labs Scrubbed a $1.5B Funding Round for Salesforce Talks

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> **Published:** 2026-09-09T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 180/100  
> **Primary Source:** [TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/09/ai-research-startup-listen-labs-scrubbed-a-1-5b-funding-round-for-salesforce-talks)  
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## Executive Summary
Listen Labs walked away from a signed Series C term sheet from Menlo Ventures, sources say.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/09/ai-research-startup-listen-labs-scrubbed-a-1-5b-funding-round-for-salesforce-talks)**: AI research startup Listen Labs scrubbed a $1.5B funding round for Salesforce talks — _Listen Labs walked away from a signed Series C term sheet from Menlo Ventures, sources say._

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