Clay, a New York-based startup specializing in AI-powered sales and marketing tools, has secured $100 million in a Series C funding round led by Alphabet's CapitalG. The round also included participation from Meritech Capital Partners and Sequoia Capital. This latest investment values the company at $3.1 billion, a substantial increase from its $1.25 billion valuation in January 2025. Founded in 2017 by Kareem Amin and Nicolae Rusan, Clay aims to scale its AI platform that automates sales processes for clients such as Google and Reddit. The company anticipates generating $100 million in revenue in 2025. Clay is recognized for pioneering a new AI-native profession known as go-to-market (GTM) engineering, reflecting its innovative approach to sales technology. The startup's growth over nine years highlights its steady development from inception to a multi-billion dollar valuation.