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Merlin Labs

Merlin Labs

Public
Boston, MassachusettsAerospace/Defense, Autonomous Vehicles, AI (Artificial Intelligence)https://merlinlabs.com/

Merlin Labs is now publicly traded

The data on this page reflects Merlin Labs's private-market history up to the point it went public, including its funding rounds, valuation, and investors.

Went Public

Mar 16, 2026

Last Round

PIPE

May 1, 2026

Total Funding Raised

$468.5M

Company Overview

Merlin Labs is an aerospace and defense technology company that develops AI-powered autonomous flight systems for fixed-wing aircraft.

Sector

Aerospace/Defense, Autonomous Vehicles, AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Verticals

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Mobility Tech, Robotics and Drones

AI Layer

Infrastructure

Keywords

autonomous flightautonomous aviationdefense techautonomous pilotflight autonomydrone techaviation softwareautonomous systemsdefense contractorrobot pilotaerospace technologyavionics integrationunmanned flightAI flight controldual-use technology

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Merlin Labs Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
PIPEMay 1, 2026
IPOMar 16, 2026
PIPEApr 29, 2024
Series BJul 13, 2022
SeedMay 26, 2021

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Felix Ebuwa

Chief Executive Officer

Executive Team

Matt George

CEO

Executive Team

MInstD Grant Crenfeldt FRAeS

CEO Merlin NZ

Executive Team

Ryan Carrithers

Chief Financial Officer

Executive Team

Merlin Labs Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Merlin Labs investors
InvestorRounds
FloodgateSeed
GVSeries B, IPO, Seed
Inflection Point Acquisition Corp.IPO
JSCapitalSeries B
First Round CapitalSeries B, IPO, Seed
BoxGroupSeed
Harpoon VenturesSeed

Merlin Labs Filings

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
Employee Range222
Year Founded2018
Last FundingMay 1, 2026

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