Terms of the round under discussion
Citing two people familiar with the matter, TechCrunch reported that Mecka AI is close to new funding led by Sequoia Capital at a valuation of around $500 million. The publication was unable to establish the size of the round. [1 · TechCrunch]
The deal’s terms are not final and may change. Mecka AI did not respond to a request for comment, and Sequoia Capital declined to comment, so both the round and the valuation remain unconfirmed. [1 · TechCrunch]
The asset investors are financing
Mecka pays people to record everyday activities, such as making coffee or repairing a car, using motion sensors and smartphones. Developers need these data to train robots to interact with the physical world. [1 · TechCrunch]
The new deal is being discussed approximately three months after Mecka’s $60 million round led by Framework Ventures, with participation from Menlo Ventures, SV Angel and Kindred Ventures. In early June, the company forecast a $100 million annual revenue run rate by the end of 2026. [1 · TechCrunch]
Sources
- TechCrunch — Mecka AI and Sequoia Capital talks — September 11, 2026