Joe Lonsdale: Cognition valued at $25 billion in previous round led by 8VC

Joe Lonsdale: Cognition valued at $25 billion in previous round led by 8VC
Cognition hit $25 billion in round

Joe Lonsdale, founder and investor at 8VC and Palantir (co-founder), shared that 8VC led Cognition’s previous funding round at a $25 billion valuation three months ago.

Lonsdale praised Cognition’s progress, highlighting the company's rapid hiring of top global talent and its ambitions to become a trillion-dollar enterprise.

Lonsdale has previously commented on major economic policy issues. In an earlier analysis, he critiqued capital gains tax structures, pointing to historical examples and systemic impacts in large economies. His investment activity and public commentary reflect varied engagement across finance and technology topics.

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