Mecka AI is reportedly nearing a new funding round that would value the robotics data startup at about $500 million, as investors increasingly focus on the data needed to train humanoid robots. The round is expected to be led by Sequoia Capital, although the terms have not been finalized.
The potential deal comes just three months after Mecka raised $60 million in funding led by Framework Ventures, with participation from Menlo Ventures, SV Angel and Kindred Ventures. The company has not disclosed the size of the latest round.
Founded in 2024, Mecka collects human-motion data by paying people to perform everyday activities while using smartphones and motion-tracking equipment. The data is then processed into training material designed to help robotics companies teach machines how to perform tasks in the physical world.
Mecka is betting that access to high-quality real-world data could become one of the biggest bottlenecks in humanoid robotics. The company was projecting an annual revenue run rate of around $100 million by the end of 2026, according to earlier reporting.
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