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Mercor Raises $32M in Series A Led by Benchmark at $250M Valuation

Sep 18, 2024, 04:15 PM

Mercor, an AI-powered talent marketplace, has raised $32 million in a Series A funding round led by Benchmark at a $250 million valuation. The startup, founded by three 21-year-old Thiel Fellows, has developed an AI interviewer that has vetted 300,000 job candidates. Notable investors include Peter Thiel, Jack Dorsey, Adam D'Angelo, and Lawrence Summers. The funding round was led by Victor Alazarte and Bill Gurley from Benchmark, with Victor Alazarte joining the board. Brendan Foody, a key figure in the company, is also highlighted.