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Mercor in Talks for $20B Valuation, Doubling in Months

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch ·

Mercor is reportedly negotiating a $20 billion valuation, up from $10 billion in October. The startup's rapid growth reflects strong investor demand in the AI sector. No deal has been finalized yet.

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The valuation leap underscores frothy AI funding markets, but raises questions about whether Mercor's revenue justifies the price.
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