Perle secures $9 million Seed Round led by Framework Ventures to enhance its AI data training platform. The funding will facilitate the launch of Perle Labs, aimed at rewarding contributors of high-quality data.
Amount Raised
$9 Million
Round Type
Seed
San FranciscoSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingComputer VisionInvestors
Description
Perle has closed a $9 million seed round led by Framework Ventures, bringing its total funding to $17.5 million. The funding will support the launch of Perle Labs, a platform designed to enhance AI training through human input and blockchain technology. This initiative aims to improve data quality and reduce bias. CEO Ahmed Rashad emphasizes the importance of high-quality annotation in AI development.
Quick answer
Perle raised $9 Million in a Seed round, dated August 7, 2025. Investors: Framework Ventures. Perle is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
- How much did Perle raise?
- Perle raised $9 Million in a Seed round on August 7, 2025.
- Who invested in Perle?
- Framework Ventures is named as investors in this round.
- What does Perle do?
- Perle transforms how AI teams access and use training data by combining human expertise with adaptive workflows.
- Where is Perle based and how big is it?
- Perle is based in San Francisco, California, United States. Fundz records about 22 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Perle?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Perle. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Perle that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Invisible Technologies raised $100M (Funding Round) on September 16, 2025.
- Wonderful AI raised $34M (Seed) on July 2, 2025.
- Shieldbase AI raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on July 1, 2025.
- Druid AI raised $31M (Series C) on September 18, 2025.
- Keplar raised $3.4M (Seed) on September 17, 2025.
- Podonos raised an undisclosed amount (Pre-Seed) on September 10, 2025.
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