The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 2/26/2026

Profound Raises $96 Million In Series C Funding Round

Profound secured $96 million in its Series C round, achieving a $1 billion valuation, which positions it as a unicorn in the AI marketing space. The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with continued support from established firms like Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins, reflecting strong confidence in AI driven marketing tools. What is Profound? Profound, based in New York, specializes in AI visibility and content optimization, enabl…

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 2/26/2026

The latest venture capital, seed, pre-seed, and angel deals for NYC startups for 2/26/2026 featuring funding details for Profound, Opus, and much more. This page will be updated throughout the day to reflect any new fundings. Profound – $96M Series C MARKETING TECH Profound, a full-stack marketing platform for AI search visibility and optimization, has raised $96M in Series C funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. Founded by Dylan Babbs an…