Core Automation
PrivateLast Round
Early Funding
Jun 22, 2026
Est. Valuation
$4B
Total Funding Raised
$100M
Momentum
Top 1%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Core Automation operates in AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure and is based in San Francisco, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Seed round in March 2026.
Core Automation is an artificial intelligence and machine learning company developing an automated AI lab with systems that optimize and automate work, starting with research itself.
Sector
AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure
Verticals
ML Platforms, Workflow Automation
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Usage-Based SaaS, Subscription SaaS, Government Contracts
AI Layer
Foundation
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Core Automation Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Funding | Jun 22, 2026 | ||||
| Seed | Mar 1, 2026 |
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Core Automation Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Spark Capital | Seed |
| Accel | Seed |
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- Nov 7, 2026
Cheng Lou joined in the first week of November 2026.
- Nov 7, 2026
Cheng Lou departed after 3.5 years with the company.
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Recent news
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- hiresNov 7, 2026
In Nov '26, Core Auto hires Cheng Lou after he leaves Midjourney following 3.5 years and starts there the previous week, despite planning to take more than six months off.
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Core Automation Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Core Automation a public or private company?
Core Automation is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Core Automation?
Core Automation is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Core Automation's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Core Automation worth (valuation)?
Core Automation's valuation is estimated at $4.0B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Core Automation stock?
Core Automation shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Core Automation's last funding round?
Core Automation's most recent funding round was Early Funding on June 22, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Core Automation?
Key investors in Core Automation include Spark Capital, Accel.
Will Core Automation IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Core Automation.
How can I track Core Automation secondary market activity?
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