Mercor
by Mercor, Inc.
Mercor is an AI-enabled recruiting platform that matches professionals with companies, including roles involving AI training and evaluation. It uses software to assess candidates and support hiring and contractor management.
Why Abandoned
Mercor’s website remains live and the company announced a $100 million Series B financing in February 2025, indicating ongoing operations and expansion.
💵 Pricing & access
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🩺 Health Signals
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- Confidence
- 96%
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📅 Timeline
Mercor founded
Brendan Foody, Adarsh Hiremath, and Surya Midha founded Mercor in 2023. A precise public launch day was not verified.
Seed funding announced
Mercor announced $3.6 million in seed funding led by General Catalyst, with participation from investors including Soma Capital and Scott Sandell.
Series A funding announced
Mercor announced a $30 million Series A led by Benchmark, valuing the company at $250 million.
Series B funding announced
Mercor announced a $100 million Series B led by Felicis, with participation from Benchmark, General Catalyst, and Menlo Ventures, at a reported $2 billion valuation.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercor AI?
Mercor is an AI-enabled recruiting and talent-matching platform. It assesses candidates and connects professionals with companies, including organizations seeking experts for AI training and evaluation work.
How does Mercor recruiting work?
Candidates create profiles and may complete AI-supported screening or interviews. Mercor uses assessment and matching software to recommend candidates for relevant opportunities and supports parts of the hiring workflow.
Who founded Mercor?
Mercor was founded in 2023 by Brendan Foody, Adarsh Hiremath, and Surya Midha.
Is Mercor still active?
Yes. Mercor’s website is operational, and its February 2025 Series B announcement described continued hiring and product expansion. The active-status assessment has high confidence.
How much funding has Mercor raised?
Publicly announced rounds include a $3.6 million seed round, a $30 million Series A, and a $100 million Series B. These disclosed rounds total $133.6 million, excluding any unannounced or separately structured financing.