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AI training startup Mercor is in early talks to raise a round at a $20 billion valuation, up from $10 billion in October. The company acquired Deeptune, an Andreessen Horowitz-backed startup that builds simulation environments for AI agents. Founder Brendan Foody was an angel investor in Deeptune's $43 million Series A. Mercor's annualized revenue run rate crossed $2 billion.
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Sources: AI contractor marketplace Mercor is discussing raising new funds at a roughly $20B valuation, less than a year after raising money at a $10B valuation (Bloomberg)
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