Clay, a fast-rising sales automation startup, has reportedly closed a Series C funding round at a $3 billion valuation, according to sources familiar with the deal. The round is led by CapitalG, with other notable backers like Sequoia, Meritech Capital, and Boldstart Ventures already on board.
The news follows a recent secondary share sale that allowed Clay employees to liquidate up to $20 million worth of stock at a $1.5 billion valuation. Co-founder and CEO Kareem Amin aims to make such tender offers a regular opportunity for staff.
Founded in 2017 and based in New York, Clay has gained momentum in recent years by focusing on AI-driven sales solutions. Its platform helps sales and marketing teams discover prospects, enrich contact data, and create personalized outreach at scale. The company’s tools are now used by thousands of customers, including OpenAI, HubSpot, and Canva, as well as over 100 consulting firms.
Clay competes in a growing field of B2B sales tech, alongside companies like ZoomInfo, Lusha, Apollo.io, and newer players such as Unify and Common Room.
With this latest funding, Clay is poised to double down on growth and innovation in the AI sales space, empowering companies to streamline go-to-market operations.https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-Fn_8pzBk/
