Cursor AI App Reaches $9B Valuation With $900M Funding

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Anysphere, the developer behind the AI-powered Cursor app, has celebrated a major financial milestone by securing $900 million in funding that pushed its valuation to an impressive $9 billion. Investors seem to be betting on the future of coding as AI takes center stage, leaving traditional methods in the rearview mirror.

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techcrunch.com / Anysphere, which makes Cursor, has reportedly raised $900M at $9B valuation

Anysphere, the maker of AI-powered coding tool Cursor, has attracted $900 million in a fresh round of funding led by Thrive Capital, Financial Times reported, citing anonymous sources familiar with the deal. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Accel are also participating in the round, which values…

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Maker of AI ‘vibe coding’ app Cursor hits $9bn valuation Financial Times

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