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An online platform for digital certifications based on real-world achievements

Sunnyvale, United StatesFounded 2016Cybersecurity
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2022
Revenue $50–100M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Merit

Merits.com is a technology startup that specializes in providing software solutions to large-scale government programs. The company's primary market is the public sector, specifically state service agencies, workforce agencies, and emergency response teams.

Merits.com's business model revolves around the provision of a comprehensive software platform that connects systems, orchestrates workflows, and provides powerful analytics. This platform is designed to deliver on unique program requirements with flexible and fast deployment, while upholding the highest level of security and privacy. The company utilizes Snowflake Data Cloud to ensure a seamless, dependable, and scalable solution.

In the event of emergencies, Merits.com's technology and teams are deployed in record time to assist first responders in managing shelters, tracking time and activities, and streamlining reporting. This helps to save lives, stabilize incidents, and recover faster.

For employment agencies, Merits.com's software and dedicated teams connect students and job-seekers with training and in-demand positions quickly. The platform also captures outcome data to improve the impact of programs on economic growth.

The company also assists state service agencies in granting access to life-saving healthcare, streamlining education-enrichment grant management, and issuing career-nurturing achievement credentials.

Merits.com generates revenue through contracts with US states. The company's platform enables real-time verification of individuals' eligibility criteria, data-driven decision making, and automation of workflows. It also ensures that sensitive data stays private and secure, complying with SOC2, HIPAA, and FERPA regulations.

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At a glance

Founded
2016
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, United States
Sector
Cybersecurity
Power Law
Colt$25–100M revenue

Investors

9 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed1 investor entered at this stage

Series A5 investors entered at this stage

  • Rose Park Advisors
  • Instate Capital
  • MetaPlanet
  • Spike Ventures
  • Collier Fund

Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage

Employees mapped 95 incl. 1 AI specialist
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Key operators 20 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
3 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States93.3%
🇮🇳 India3.3%
🇳🇬 Nigeria3.3%
3 countries shown
Web traffic by country
4.7K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States97.9%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2.1%
Top 2 markets shown

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