Robotics startup Mecka AI raises 60 million dollars in Series B funding

Robotics data startup Mecka AI announced on October 7, 2026, that it raised 60 million dollars in a Series B funding round. TechCrunch and Bloomberg Tech both reported that venture firm Sequoia led the investment round. Additional backing came from Nvidia and Microsoft venture fund M12, while Bloomberg Tech noted participation from Qualcomm. [1][2]

Founded in 2024, Mecka AI focuses on gathering and analyzing human motion data to train physical robots, TechCrunch reported. TechCrunch previously reported that the company was approaching a new funding round at a valuation of 500 million dollars. [1]

The company pays individuals to record everyday activities, such as making coffee or repairing automobiles, while wearing specialized body gear. Bloomberg Tech reported that Chief Executive Officer and cofounder Josh Gao noted the business captures physical interactions along with measurements of force and pressure. [1][2]

TechCrunch reported that Mecka AI aims to supply human-generated data for robotics models, similar to how data-labeling platforms support large language models. [1]