Mercor
AI talent marketplace that matches human domain experts with AI labs and enterprises to train and evaluate frontier AI models.
About
Mercor is an AI-powered talent platform that connects skilled domain experts with AI labs and enterprises to train, evaluate, and improve frontier AI models. Founded in 2022 by Brendan Foody, Adarsh Hiremath, and Surya Midha, the San Francisco company raised a $350M Series C in October 2025 led by Felicis at a $10B valuation.
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Jul 9, 2026
- Oct 27, 2025
- Feb 20, 2025
- Sep 19, 2024
- Jan 15, 2024
Mercor in the news
All news →Mercor will acquire Deeptune, the New York-based creator of high-fidelity reinforcement learning environments for AI agents. Deeptune’s team, led by founder & CEO Tim Lupo, will join Mercor in NYC. The deal follows…
Oct 27, 2025Mercor Raises $350 Million Series C, Hits $10 Billion Valuation Amid AI Workforce BoomIn a major recent development, Mercor has announced a USD 350 million Series C round, led by Felicis with participation from Benchmark, General Catalyst and Robinhood Ventures—bringing the company’s valuation to…
Feb 20, 2025AI-Driven Hiring Platform Mercor Secures $100M Series B, Reaching $2B Valuation Amid Rapid GrowthMercor , an AI-driven recruiting startup founded by three 21-year-old Thiel Fellows, has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round, valuing the company at $2 billion. Led by Felicis, with participation from…
Sep 19, 2024San Francisco-based Mercor Secures $30M Series A to Transform Global Recruitment with AIMercor , an AI-driven hiring platform, raised $30 million in Series A funding at a $250 million valuation. The round was led by Benchmark's Victor Lazarte and Bill Gurley, with participation from notable investors like…
Jan 15, 2024Mercor Secures $3.6M in Funding, Unveils AI-Powered Talent Matching PlatformIn a remarkable leap forward in the recruitment technology sector, Mercor has announced a significant milestone, securing $3.6 million in funding. The round, led by General Catalyst, saw participation from notable…
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