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This rapid growth underscores the increasing adoption of AI solutions across industries. Sierra&#8217;s valuation reached $10 billion after a $350 million funding round led by Greenoaks Capital in September. The company employs an outcomes-based pricing strategy, charging clients based on completed work rather than flat fees. 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