Sama
OperatingSama provides high-quality training data that powers AI technology.
- Information Technology & Services
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Series B
- Founded 2008
- sama.com ↗
- Total raised
- $84.8M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $70M
- Series B
- Rounds
- 2
- since 2008
- Investors
- 7
- on record
- Employees
- 51-200
About Sama
Sama provides high-quality training data that powers AI technology. The company’s platform is trusted by leading companies such as Google, NVIDIA, GM, and Walmart, to develop accurate machine learning models. Sama specializes in image, video, language, and sensor data annotation and validation for machine learning algorithms and has experience in a variety of industries including autonomous transportation, medtech, agriculture, and retail. Driven by a mission to expand opportunities for underserved individuals through the digital economy, Sama is a certified B-Corp and has helped over 56,000 people lift themselves out of poverty. Its training and employment program were recently validated by an MIT-led Randomized Controlled Trial.
Sama funding2 rounds
All 2 rounds →Sama has raised $84.8M across 2 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $70M Series B announced 04 Nov 2021, led by Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec.
- $14.8MSeries ASeries A, $14.8M, $14.8M raised to date
- $70MSeries BSeries B, $70M, $84.8M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round
Who has invested in Sama
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov 2021 | Sama Series B | Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec +3 | $70M |
| 20 Nov 2019 | Sama Series A | Ridge Ventures +3 | $14.8M |
Sama founders & team
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Frequently asked about Sama
- Where is Sama based and when was it founded?
- Sama is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2008.
- Who is the CEO of Sama?
- Wendy Gonzalez is Sama's CEO.
- How much funding has Sama raised?
- Sama has raised $85M across 2 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $70M Series B, was announced on Nov 04, 2021.
- Who has invested in Sama?
- Backers include Vistara Growth, Salesforce Ventures, First Ascent Ventures, Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec and 3 others.
- What sector is Sama in?
- Sama operates in Information Technology & Services, SaaS and Machine Learning.
