Latent Space AI Why Datumo Could Redefine the Future of AI Training
Aug 21, 2025
Discover how Datumo is shaking up the AI training landscape with its innovative data labeling approach. Fueled by $15.5 million in funding, the company aims to compete with Scale AI, piquing interest from major Korean firms. Their focus on speed and cost-effectiveness could revolutionize AI deployment. This rivalry could drive faster innovation, making the future of artificial intelligence even more exciting. Join the conversation on the evolving dynamics of AI development!
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Origin Story And Crowdsourced Labeling
- Datumo began as a data-labeling startup in Seoul and grew rapidly by solving a pain point in labeling speed and cost.
- The CEO built a reward-based app to crowdsource labeling from casual users and scaled from precontracts to $1M in year one.
From Labeling To Full-Stack Evaluation
- Datumo expanded from annotation into model evaluation and pre-training datasets as customers demanded broader services.
- This vertical integration positions them to offer both labeled data and evaluation tools to enterprises.
Early Traction From Precontracts
- Before the app was fully built, Datumo sold tens of thousands in precontracts, validating demand during customer discovery.
- In year one they passed $1M revenue and later reached about $6M last year with 300+ clients.