Merlin Labs
PublicBoston, MassachusettsAerospace/Defense, Autonomous Vehicles, AI (Artificial Intelligence)https://merlinlabs.com/
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
Merlin Labs Comps
Public and private peers based on sector, stage, and business model.
| Company | Status | Est. Valuation | Rev Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | Private | $86.0B | ~40x |
| Cohere | Private | $5.0B | -- |
| Competitor 1 | Public | $XX.XB | XXx |
| Competitor 2 | Public | $XX.XB | XXx |
Merlin Labs Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIPE | May 1, 2026 | ||||
| IPO Announced | Mar 16, 2026 | ||||
| PIPE | Apr 29, 2024 | ||||
| Series B | Jul 13, 2022 | ||||
| Seed | May 26, 2021 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Merlin Labs Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Floodgate | Seed |
| GV | Series B, IPO, Seed |
| Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. | IPO |
| JSCapital | Series B |
| First Round Capital | Series B, IPO, Seed |
| BoxGroup | Seed |
| Harpoon Ventures | Seed |
Merlin Labs Filings
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Firmographic Details
HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
Employee Range218
Year Founded2018
Last FundingMay 1, 2026