Sources: data labeling startup Handshake's gross annualized revenue hit ~$1B, up from $550M in January; Mercor hit a $1B+ gross annualized revenue pace in 2026
Holy shit. @joinHandshake's AI data labeling business went from zero to a $1B run rate in basically a year. I know everyone loves debating the margins on this revenue, but what an achievement for @GarrettLord and the Handshake team.
It's been incredible to watch a founder with 11 years under his belt tackle the AI opportunity like it's Day 1. Let's go @GarrettLord @joinHandshake 😊 https://www.theinformation.com/ ... [image]
“@joinHandshake's revenue from AI training has risen to nearly $1 billion up from $550 million in January and $5 million a year ago...” Handshake and @GarrettLord's team started as a successful early career job marketplace but will now probably be known as the best AI reset