Clay reportedly seeks funding at $7 billion pre-money value

Monday, August 31, 2026 · 9:25 PM UTC

AI sales and marketing startup Clay is raising a funding round led by Wellington at a $7 billion pre-money valuation, Axios reported. The reported valuation is above the $5 billion valuation assigned in an employee tender in January. The summary does not state the investment amount or whether the financing has closed.

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