LYZR RAISES $100M SERIES B AT $500M VALUATION
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Enterprise AI agent startup Lyzr is closing a $100M Series B funding round at a ~$500M valuation, doubling its valuation from a $250M Series A in 2026. The company demonstrated its technology by having AI agents write investment memos during the fundraising process.
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