Mercor
Mercor is an AI data company based in San Francisco, United States, founded in 2023. Expert talent marketplace supplying AI training data. It was valued at $10bn on 27 October 2025 (Series C funding round ($350m)), which makes it a decacorn in the 311 Unicorn Index.
Part of the 311 Unicorn Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
Source: TechCrunch
About Mercor
Expert talent marketplace supplying AI training data. Lead investors in its latest round: Felicis. Website: mercor.com.
How this figure is calculated
The valuation set by the latest priced funding round or company-run share sale, as announced by the company or its lead investor, or reported by a major news organisation. Figures in other currencies are converted at the rate on the day of the round. Talks that have been reported but not closed do not count.
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Questions and answers
How much is Mercor worth?
Mercor was valued at $10bn on 27 October 2025 (Series C funding round ($350m)), according to the 311 Unicorn Index.
Where is Mercor based?
Mercor is headquartered in San Francisco, United States.
When was Mercor founded?
Mercor was founded in 2023.
What does Mercor do?
Expert talent marketplace supplying AI training data.
Is Mercor a unicorn?
Yes. Mercor is a privately held company valued at $1 billion or more, so it is a decacorn in the 311 Unicorn Index.
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