Outlier
Outlier is a platform that connects subject matter experts with companies to train Artificial Intelligence (AI) models. They aim to make AI smarter, faster, and more reliable by leveraging human intelligence. The platform offers flexible, remote work opportunities for individuals across various domains, allowing them to earn income and gain experience in the rapidly evolving field of AI development. Outlier has paid out over $500M+ to more than 100K experts across 50 countries, emphasizing a model that provides flexibility, intellectual fulfillment, and community to its contributors, while also contributing to the advancement of Generative AI.
Outlier
Outlier is a platform that connects subject matter experts with companies to train Artificial Intelligence (AI) models. They aim to make AI smarter, faster, and more reliable by leveraging human intelligence. The platform offers flexible, remote work opportunities for individuals across various domains, allowing them to earn income and gain experience in the rapidly evolving field of AI development. Outlier has paid out over $500M+ to more than 100K experts across 50 countries, emphasizing a model that provides flexibility, intellectual fulfillment, and community to its contributors, while also contributing to the advancement of Generative AI.
TL;DR
What they do: Marketplace connecting subject-matter experts to train and provide feedback for AI models
Scale / payouts: Claims of $500M+ paid to experts and 700K+ contributors
Founding: Founded in 2015 in Oakland, California
Funding: Raised at least a $6.2M Series A (Jul 2018); total funding reported ~$31.7M
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Data labeling, human feedback and model training for AI/ML systems
Founded
2015
Industry
Artificial Intelligence / ML tooling
Funding Track Record
6.2M
Series A announced; reporting at the time stated the company had raised over $8M to date
Investor Signal
“Includes institutional VC backers such as Ridge Ventures, First Round Capital, Homebrew, In-Q-Tel, 11.2 Capital, Capital One Ventures, and Emergence Capital (listed across investor records)”