Mercor operates a platform that connects leading AI labs and enterprises with a network of experts who provide the human intelligence needed to train frontier AI models. The company's core service involves matching domain specialists with AI development projects, enabling them to contribute knowledge, experience, and context to the training process. This positions Mercor at the intersection of AI research and labour markets, supplying a critical input - human expertise - to the advancement of artificial intelligence.
The company's expert network has grown to more than 30,000 participants, who collectively earn over $1.5 million per day through the platform. Mercor is valued at $10 billion and has reached Series C funding. It is headquartered in San Francisco, where it recently opened new offices.
Mercor describes itself as profitable, with an ambitious and fast-paced team. Staff work in-person five days a week at the company's San Francisco headquarters.
