Latest round

Series D

Last raised

Sep 2026

Total raised

$335M

Investors

10

About Profound

Based in the US, Profound operates an innovative marketing platform that leverages AI-driven insights to enhance brand visibility across various digital environments, enabling clients to optimize their content strategies effectively., trading under the name Profound specializes in AI-driven marketing solutions. Co-founders Dylan Babbs and James Cadwallader have a background in technology, with Cadwallader serving as the CEO.Profound offers a comprehensive marketing platform designed to enhance brand visibility in AI-driven search environments. The core product suite includes tools for monitoring answer engine insights, analyzing agent analytics, and optimizing prompt volumes, all aimed at improving how brands are represented in AI interactions. Key offerings such as the AEO-Optimized FAQ Generator and various marketing agents (Demand Gen, Brand, Content) empower marketers to automate AI-optimized content creation and track brand performance across multiple AI platforms, including ChatGPT and Claude. The company targets a diverse clientele, which includes marketers, PR teams, content creators, and brand agencies, helping them effectively engage with over 100 million consumers who utilize AI for product discovery daily.Profound operates on a subscription-based revenue model, providing tiered access to its range of marketing tools and features. Clients typically engage with the platform through direct subscriptions, which offer varying levels of service and support based on their specific needs. For example, organizations can access popular agents at a no-cost introductory level, while premium features are available through paid tiers. The company fosters partnerships with agencies and enterprises, enhancing its reach and effectiveness in delivering solutions.

Who invested in Profound

10 investors across 5 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series D

    Sep 15, 2026

    Amount

    $180M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series C

    Feb 24, 2026

    Amount

    $96M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series B

    Aug 12, 2025

    Amount

    $35M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Series A

    Jun 19, 2025

    Amount

    $20M

    Investors

    Locked

  5. Seed

    Aug 13, 2024

    Amount

    $3.5M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Profound

Who invested in Profound?

Profound has 10 investors on record across 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Profound raised?

Profound has raised 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Profound last raise money?

Profound's most recent round on record is a Series D, in Sep 2026.

What does Profound do?

Based in the US, Profound operates an innovative marketing platform that leverages AI-driven insights to enhance brand visibility across various digital environments, enabling clients to optimize their content strategies effectively.

Where is Profound headquartered?

Profound is headquartered in New York, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Profound?

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