# AI search engine startup Profound raises USD 35 million Series B

On 2025/8/12, Fortune reported that AI search optimization company Profound had raised USD 35 million in Series B funding at a USD 100 million valuation. It helps brands remain visible as AI reshapes search.



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## Connected profiles

- [Khosla Ventures](/institutions/khosla-ventures)
- [Kleiner Perkins](/institutions/kleiner-perkins)
- [Profound](/companies/profound)
- [Saga Ventures](/institutions/saga-ventures)
- [Sequoia Capital](/institutions/sequoia-capital)
- [South Park Commons](/institutions/south-park-commons)

## Sources

- https://fortune.com/2025/08/12/ai-search-startup-profound-raises-35-million-series-b-sequoia/