AI travel agency Fora raises $60M Series D, reaches $1B unicorn valuation

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Fora, an AI-powered travel agency, has closed a $60 million Series D funding round, pushing its valuation to $1 billion. The round was led by investment firms Forerunner and Tactile Ventures. The announcement marks Fora's entry into unicorn status, a milestone reserved for privately held startups valued at or above $1 billion. The funding is expected to support Fora's continued growth in the AI-driven travel sector.

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