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AI Startup Mirendil, Founded by Ex-Anthropic Staff, Seeks $1 Billion Funding at $5 Billion Valuation
Sep 22, 2026
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Mirendil, an AI startup created by former researchers from Anthropic PBC, is negotiating a funding round that could value the company at $5 billion. Kleiner Perkins is reportedly leading this financing effort, which may secure up to $1 billion in new capital.
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- Mirendil is an artificial intelligence startup founded by former researchers from Anthropic PBC.
- The company is in discussions to raise funding that would value it at $5 billion.
- Kleiner Perkins is expected to lead the current financing round, which could bring in up to $1 billion.
- Andreessen Horowitz is also involved in the funding discussions.
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