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AI research startup Listen Labs scrubbed a $1.5B funding round for Salesforce talks

RumorFundingSep 10, 2026

Listen Labs signed a term sheet for a $125 million Series C at a $1.5 billion valuation led by Menlo Ventures, then walked away from the deal, according to sources cited by TechCrunch. Business Insider reported that Salesforce has held talks to acquire the voice AI market research startup for around $2 billion, though discussions may not result in a deal. Competitor Simile recently closed a $200 million Series B at a $2 billion valuation led by Greenoaks.

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