[Sequoia Capital Leads Mecka AI's New Funding Round, Valuation Nears $500 Million] Beating AI Newsflash: According to two insiders, humanoid robotics data startup Mecka AI is nearing the completion of a new funding round led by Sequoia Capital, with a valuation of approximately $500 million. The size and specific terms of the round have not yet been finalized and are subject to change. Mecka AI primarily collects human daily motion data through body sensors and smartphones, using this data to train humanoid robots and other robotic systems. The company was founded in 2024 and just completed a $60 million funding round in June of this year, led by Framework Ventures, with participation from Menlo Ventures, SV Angel, and Kindred Ventures. Notably, Mecka AI's founding team previously focused on fintech for the restaurant industry and crypto startups, rather than the robotics sector. [Original Article Link]