Mercor, an AI-driven hiring platform, raised $30 million in Series A funding at a $250 million valuation. The round was led by Benchmark's Victor Lazarte and Bill Gurley, with participation from notable investors like Peter Thiel, Jack Dorsey, and Adam D'Angelo. Mercor, co-founded by Adarsh Hiremath

Traba, a leading marketplace for light industrial staffing, has raised $22 million in a funding round led by Founders Fund. The investment marks a significant valuation increase from last year and includes participation from returning investor Khosla Ventures. Traba aims to use the funds to expand i