TechCrunch Startup News Clay confirms it closed $100M round at $3.1B valuation and Substack rival Ghost connects to the open social web with its latest public release
Aug 7, 2025
A sales automation startup just bagged $100 million, boosting its valuation to $3.1 billion! The investment, led by CapitalG, underscores the rising demand for AI-driven sales tools. Meanwhile, Ghost 6 is making waves by connecting publishers to the open social web with its ActivityPub integration. This latest release is packed with new features, including enhanced analytics tools, set to elevate user engagement and audience reach!
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Clay's Rapid Growth Milestone
- Clay raised $100 million at a $3.1 billion valuation, reflecting rapid growth in AI sales automation.
- The company aims to hit $100 million in revenue this year, tripling last year's performance.
Ghost Links Publishers to Open Social Web
- Ghost 6's ActivityPub integration connects publishers to decentralized networks like Mastodon and Meta's Threads.
- This expands publishers' reach and engagement beyond traditional web and email channels.
Ghost Enhances Features and Pricing
- Ghost 6 introduces native analytics and supports diverse monetization methods for publishers.
- The platform also adjusts pricing to better serve publishers with large subscriber bases.