Cursor in talks to raise at a $10B valuation as AI coding sector booms | TechCrunch
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Investor interest in AI coding assistants is increasingly robust, exemplified by Anysphere, the creator of Cursor, which seeks to raise funds at a nearly $10 billion valuation. This comes shortly after a previous capital round of $100 million at $2.5 billion valuation. Investors are valuing rapidly growing companies, like Anysphere with an annual recurring revenue projected to reach $150 million, at remarkably high multiples. Another player, Codeium, is entering the market with a $3 billion valuation, underscoring a significant trend towards AI coding tools outpacing other industries.
Investor interest is surging in AI-coding assistants, with Anysphere seeking capital at a valuation nearing $10 billion amid rising valuations and recurring revenue.
Anysphere's anticipated funding is notable as it follows just a few months after a substantial $100 million raise, indicating strong investor confidence in AI-driven coding solutions.
Codeium is also seeing significant investor interest, with a valuation near $3 billion, showcasing a broader trend of high multiples for rapid growth in AI coding tools.
The surge in AI applications for coding, outpacing other sectors like sales and healthcare, signifies a transformative shift in how technology supports software development.
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