AI synthetic research firm Aaru just closed a Series A round with a headline valuation hitting the $1 billion mark. The startup, focused on synthetic research tech powered by artificial intelligence, managed to secure unicorn status pretty early in its funding journey. While specific investment figures weren't disclosed, sources familiar with the deal confirm the ten-figure valuation. This marks another notable exit velocity for AI-focused ventures as institutional money continues flooding into the space. Aaru's platform reportedly automates complex research workflows using generative AI models, a sector that's been attracting serious attention from both crypto-native VCs and traditional tech investors lately.