What Is Castelion’s Valuation in 2026? $13B After $1B
Castelion closed a $1B Series C on August 19, 2026: $800M equity plus a $250M revolver, at $13B. JPM, a16z, and Carlyle co-led. Google still ranks the $350M Series B. Revenue was not disclosed.
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