Mecka AI, a startup focused on collecting and analysing human motion data for training humanoid robots and other robotics, is reportedly nearing a new funding round. This round, led by Sequoia Capital, could value the company at around $500 million, according to two sources familiar with the deal.
This potential financing follows just three months after Mecka AI announced a $60 million Series A round, which was led by Framework Ventures and included participation from Menlo Ventures, SV Angel, and Kindred Ventures. The precise size of the new round has not been disclosed, and the terms of the deal are not yet final and could change.
Co-founded in 2024 by Josh Gao, Mogen Cheng, Jason Chong, and Duy Nguyen, Mecka AI aims to address the shortage of physical-world data, which the founders identified as a primary bottleneck for general-purpose robots. The company pays individuals to record everyday tasks, such as making coffee or fixing cars, using body sensors and smartphones to gather this data.