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Deccan AI raises $25M, leveraging India-based experts for AI training

The Wire·March 28, 2026

Deccan AI, a competitor to Mercor, has secured $25 million in funding to expand its AI training capabilities. The company sources AI experts primarily from India, highlighting a trend of leveraging global talent pools to build AI-native companies with lean teams. This approach underscores the growing importance of efficient, geographically distributed teams in the AI economy.