AI market research startup Listen Labs withdrew from a signed $125 million Series C term sheet led by Menlo Ventures, citing ongoing acquisition discussions with Salesforce for approximately $2 billion. The company currently generates about $30 million in annualized revenue, implying an enterprise purchase price multiple of roughly 67 times revenue. This pivot highlights the premium pricing dynamics and competitive tension between hyperscalers and specialized AI startups in the customer intelligence sector.
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