Deeptune
acquired by MercorNYC, US · Founded 2022 · 4 known investors
Deeptune builds simulation environments (training gyms) where AI agents can practice performing tasks like coding and spreadsheet work to improve performance. The platform serves frontier research labs and provides pre-built environments mimicking popular software like Slack and Salesforce.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper Tools
Founders & leadership
Deeptune was founded in 2022 by Tim Lupo.
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Tim LupoinFounderBefore starting Deeptune in 2022, he was a founding engineer at Hebbia, where he worked on the company's early product from 2021 to 2022.
Investors · 4
Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M
Inspired CapitalNew York · $500K – $20M
Abstract VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $750K
Also in the syndicate · 1
776
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$43M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2026
- Undisclosed amountSeries AJul 2026Source ↗
- $43MSeries AMar 2026 · 4 sources
Andreessen Horowitz (lead), 776, Abstract Ventures, Inspired Capital
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
In the news
Mercor eyes a $20bn valuation and buys Deeptunethenextweb.com · Jul 2026
Mercor buys Deeptune to build training environments for AI agents - SiliconANGLEsiliconangle.com · Jul 2026
Mercor is in talks for a $20B valuation | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jul 2026
AI unicorn Mercor acquires Deeptune after founder Brendan Foody backed the startup | Fortunefortune.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Deeptune do?
- Deeptune builds simulation environments (training gyms) where AI agents can practice performing tasks like coding and spreadsheet work to improve performance. The platform serves frontier research labs and provides pre-built environments mimicking popular software like Slack and Salesforce.
- Who founded Deeptune?
- Deeptune was founded by Tim Lupo in 2022.
- Who are Deeptune's investors?
- Deeptune's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Inspired Capital, Abstract Ventures.
- How much funding has Deeptune raised?
- Deeptune has disclosed $43M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
- Who acquired Deeptune?
- Deeptune was acquired by Mercor.
- Where is Deeptune headquartered?
- Deeptune is headquartered in NYC, US.