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Figure Eight
AI · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2008
High Quality Training Data Platform for ML Models - Figure Eight MoreLess
Figure Eight, now part of Appen, specializes in providing high-quality training data essential for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. The company operates in the AI and data annotation market, serving a diverse range of clients including technology giants, automotive companies, financial services, retail, and healthcare sectors. Figure Eight's business model revolves around crowdsourcing, utilizing a curated crowd of over 1 million flexible contractors worldwide to generate and validate data. This approach ensures scalability and accuracy, making it a preferred partner for companies aiming to develop and refine AI models. Revenue is primarily generated through service contracts and project-based engagements, where clients pay for the volume and complexity of data processed. The company has received numerous accolades, including being ranked as the largest language service provider in the Asia Pacific region and recognized for its contributions to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Keywords: AI, machine learning, data annotation, crowdsourcing, technology, automotive, financial services, retail, healthcare, global contractors.
Company overview
Figure Eight company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 269
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 69.6
Valuation & funding
Figure Eight funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Mar 2019 | $300M | — | Appen | — |
| LATE VCOther financing | Jun 2017 | $20M | $80M | Salesforce Ventures · Industry Ventures | — |
| SERIES DOther financing | Jun 2016 | $10M | $40M | Canvas Ventures · Trinity Ventures | — |
| SERIES COther financing | Sep 2014 | $13M | $50M | Bessemer Venture Partners · Canvas Ventures | — |
| SERIES BOther financing | Mar 2011 | $9.3M | $37M | Bessemer Venture Partners · Harmony Partners | — |
| SERIES AOther financing | Jan 2010 | Founders Fund · Bessemer Venture Partners · Trinity Ventures | — | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Mar 2009 | Undisclosed | — |
Growth signals
Figure Eight website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Figure Eight is 180 monthly website visits, down 66% over the last three months. Figure Eight's team declined 10% over the past year.
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