On August 27, 2026, AI assistant startup Instinct announced the completion of a $250 million Series B funding round, co-led by Index Ventures and Benchmark. This brings the company's total funding to $350 million, with its valuation rising to $2.5 billion. Founded by 23-year-old Noah Shinn, Instinct's product is currently in private beta, allowing users to interact via text messages and phone calls to connect personal apps and devices, handling life tasks such as itinerary planning and product purchasing.