Clay, a New York-based AI-powered sales and marketing platform, has raised $100 million in a Series C funding round led by Alphabet's CapitalG, bringing its valuation to $3.1 billion. This marks a substantial increase from its $1.25 billion valuation in January 2025. The funding round also saw participation from Meritech Capital Partners and Sequoia Capital. Founded in 2017 by Kareem Amin and Nicolae Rusan, Clay aims to scale its AI platform that automates sales processes for clients including Google and Reddit. The company expects to generate $100 million in revenue in 2025 and plans to launch new tools to enhance lead development for sales teams. Clay’s growth reflects a broader trend of startups leveraging AI technology to innovate in sales and marketing sectors.
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Clay plans to launch tools that drive lead development for salespeople. It just raised $100 million in funding. https://t.co/8rpS4w9hla