Robot training data startup Mecka AI is reportedly in talks for a new funding round led by Sequoia Capital, following a $60 million raise earlier this year.
Key facts
- •Mecka AI is nearing a valuation of approximately $500 million in a deal led by Sequoia Capital.
- •The startup was co-founded in 2024 by Josh Gao, Mogen Cheng, Jason Chong, and Duy Nguyen.
- •Mecka AI previously raised $60 million in a round announced in March 2026.
- •The company collects human motion data to train humanoid robots for everyday tasks.
- •Mecka AI projected an annual run rate of $100 million by the end of 2026.
Mecka AI, a startup specializing in collecting human motion data to train humanoid robots, is nearing a new funding round led by Sequoia Capital. The deal is expected to value the company at approximately $500 million, according to sources familiar with the matter. The terms of the agreement are not yet finalized and remain subject to change.
By the numbers
Business Model and Operations
Founded in 2024, Mecka AI focuses on capturing physical-world data to address bottlenecks in general-purpose robotics. The company pays individuals to record themselves performing routine tasks, such as fixing cars or making coffee, using smartphones and body sensors. This 'egocentric' data collection method is used by various AI labs and robotics companies to build their models.
Company Background and Growth
The startup was co-founded by Josh Gao, Mogen Cheng, Jason Chong, and Duy Nguyen. In March 2026, the company announced a $60 million funding round led by Framework Ventures, with participation from Menlo Ventures, SV Angel, and Kindred Ventures. As of early June 2026, the company projected an annual run rate of $100 million by the end of the year.
Timeline
- 2024Mecka AI was co-founded by four entrepreneurs.
- March 2026Mecka AI announced a $60 million funding round led by Framework Ventures.
- Early June 2026The company projected reaching an annual run rate of $100 million by the end of the year.
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