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Cognition Raises $2B in Series E Funding
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- →Cognition's $2 billion funding round highlights the growing investment in AI-driven coding tools.
- →The company's valuation at $48 billion underscores its potential impact on software engineering.
- →This investment positions Cognition to further develop its autonomous coding agent, Devin.
Cognition, a San Francisco-based AI coding startup, has raised $2 billion in a Series E funding round. The round was led by Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, and other major investors, valuing the company at $48 billion. Cognition is known for its autonomous software-engineering agent, Devin, which aims to automate complex coding tasks. This significant investment highlights the growing interest in AI-driven development tools and positions Cognition as a leader in the field.
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