importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-30T17:50:11Z

Synthetic-User Startup Simile Secures $200M Series B at $2B Valuation

#ai #startups #fundraising #synthetic-data #product-research

Synthetic-user startup Simile closed a $200 million Series B funding round at a $2 billion valuation just five months after its $100 million Series A, led by Greenoaks with participation from top venture firms. The company develops AI-driven simulated users for market research and product testing, positioning itself in a growing niche within AI-driven data solutions.

Add another member to the fast-and-furious AI unicorn club: Simile

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