Mercor operates at the intersection of AI development and human expertise. The company partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to supply the human intelligence required for training frontier AI models, maintaining a talent network of more than 30,000 experts. This network collectively earns over $1.5 million daily through work on AI training tasks and related projects.
Based in San Francisco, where it recently opened a new headquarters, Mercor has reached Series C funding and is valued at $10 billion. The company is profitable and describes itself as ambitious and fast-paced, with a commitment to in-person work five days a week. Its technical focus spans AI research, human-in-the-loop AI training, and labour market platforms.
Mercor's model connects subject-matter experts - including legal professionals, researchers, and domain specialists - with the growing demand for high-quality human input in AI development. The company operates across AI development, labour markets, and enterprise services, positioning its workforce as a critical component in the AI supply chain.
