AI Platform Owner Raises $240 Million at $2.3 Billion Valuation

Owner, an AI platform for local businesses, has raised $240 million in a funding round led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management's Growth Equity division, reaching a valuation of $2.3 billion. Existing investors including Meritech, Redpoint, Headline, and Jack Altman also participated. The company utilizes AI agents to automate marketing, customer communication, and operational tasks, and plans to use the new capital to expand its international presence and business scenarios.