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AI Data Labeler Mercor In Talks To Raise $500 Million At $20 Billion Valuation

AI data labeling startup Mercor is in talks to raise $500 million at a $20 billion valuation, which would make its three 23-year-old cofounders worth an estimated $4.3 billion each.

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AI Data Labeler Mercor In Talks To Raise $500 Million At $20 Billion Valuation
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By Richard Nieva, Forbes StaffSource:

Forbes InnovationIf the round closes as expected later this month, the startup’s three 23-year-old cofounders would be worth an estimated $4.3 billion apiece.

If the round closes as expected later this month, the startup’s three 23-year-old cofounders would be worth an estimated $4.3 billion apiece. Get AI news in your inbox

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