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You.com Secures $100M Series C Funding at $1.5B Valuation to Expand AI Infrastructure

You.com, an AI infrastructure platform specializing in enterprise-grade search and data integration, has raised $100 million in Series C funding at a $1.5 billion valuation. The round was led by Cox Enterprises, with participation from existing investors Georgian, Salesforce Ventures, and Norwest. The company also announced the addition of David Yang, a representative from Socium Ventures (a Cox-affiliated fund), to its board of directors.

The funding aims to accelerate You.com's mission to provide infrastructure for AI agents, addressing gaps in current search technologies. The platform combines private company data with live public web data, offering APIs and end-to-end solutions designed to reduce hallucinations in AI outputs through verifiable citations. You.com claims its system processes over 1 billion monthly queries for clients across sectors including technology, finance, e-commerce, and media.

The company emphasizes differentiators such as model flexibility (supporting multiple AI models), privacy features (including zero data retention), and the integration of proprietary and public data sources. Benchmark tests, according to You.com, show its performance outpaces competitors like Bing and Google Search APIs on accuracy and speed while maintaining cost efficiency.

You.com's infrastructure targets enterprises seeking to transition from experimental AI projects to scalable applications. The platform offers developers access to specialized tools—such as deep research synthesis and private RAG systems—while providing custom solutions for large organizations.

With the Series C funding, You.com plans to expand its AI infrastructure capabilities, further positioning itself as a key player in the evolving agentic AI landscape. The company's growth trajectory reflects increasing demand for reliable, scalable AI systems as enterprises navigate the challenges of integrating advanced models into operational workflows.