Mecka AI nears $500M valuation in Sequoia-led funding round

Mecka AI, a startup focused on collecting and analyzing human motion data for training humanoid robots, is approaching a new funding round led by Sequoia Capital, aiming for a valuation of approximately $500 million. This follows a recent $60 million funding round led by Framework Ventures just three months prior. The startup's unique approach involves paying individuals to record everyday tasks using body sensors and smartphones.