# AI code-testing startup Blacksmith sees valuation soar nearly 10x in under a year

AI code-testing startup Blacksmith’s valuation has increased almost tenfold in less than a year. The surge reflects intense investor interest in AI-driven developer tools. It signals growing market confidence in automated software testing solutions.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/blacksmiths-valuation-jumps-10x-to-550m-as-ai-coding-fuels-software-validation/) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/12/ai-coding-startup-cognition-reportedly-already-in-talks-to-raise-at-40b-valuation/) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:19:12 +0000