Mecka AI Secures $60 Million In Series A Funding Round Led By Framework Ventures

Mecka AI raised $60 million across a $25 million Series A and a $35 million follow-on round to build datasets for embodied AI, using human motion data captured through body sensors and iPhones to train robots.

Summary of transaction details:

• Deal Type: Series A
• Transaction Amount: $60,000,000
• Headquarters: New York City
• Founders: Josh Gao, Jason Chong, Mogen Cheng, Duy Nguyen
• Notable Investors: Framework Ventures, Menlo Ventures, SV Angel, Kindred Ventures, Ted Xiao

The New York-based startup is led by cofounder and CEO Josh Gao, who emphasizes that the company aims to serve as a foundational data provider for robotics systems rather than adopting a traditional teleoperation-based approach. The investment rounds were notably led by Framework Ventures, indicating strong backing from key players in the venture capital landscape.