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Merlin Labs

Defence · Boston, United States · Founded 2018

Aviation technology company propelling the future of fully autonomous flight MoreLess

Merlin Labs is a pioneering startup in the aviation industry, focusing on the development of autonomous flight technology. The company is creating a highly advanced autonomous pilot system, known as the Merlin Pilot, designed to revolutionize the way we travel by air. The system is designed to be adaptable and scalable, capable of being integrated into any aircraft, regardless of its size or age.

The company's business model is centered around partnering with aviation authorities and aircraft manufacturers to integrate their autonomous pilot system into existing and future aircraft. They are currently working with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand to ensure their technology meets safety and regulatory standards.

Merlin Labs' approach to autonomous flight is practical and phased. Initially, the Merlin Pilot will be paired with a human pilot, allowing for a gradual transition towards full autonomy. This approach not only ensures safety but also helps build trust in the technology.

The company's target market includes commercial airlines, cargo transport companies, and potentially, private aircraft owners. By providing a solution that can be easily implemented across diverse fleets, Merlin Labs is positioning itself as a key player in the future of autonomous flight.

Merlin Labs generates revenue by selling and licensing its autonomous flight technology to aircraft manufacturers and operators. As the technology continues to be developed and certified, the company's potential for growth in the expanding market of autonomous flight is significant.

Keywords: Autonomous Flight, Aviation Technology, Merlin Pilot, Aircraft Integration, Scalable Solution, Safety-Critical Certifications, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, Commercial Airlines, Cargo Transport.

Valuation $500M–1B
Revenue $10–50M
Headcount 100–500
Total funding $100–500M
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Company overview

Merlin Labs company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Boston, United States
Employees
208
Open positions
14
Dealroom signal
56.0
Investment activity
1 companies · latest Jun 2024
Capital deployed
Preferred round
ACQUISITION
client focusb2btechnologyArtificial IntelligencetechnologyDeep TechtechnologyAutonomous & Sensor Techsub industryAutonomous & Sensor Techbusiness modelManufacturingsectorCore AIsectorAutonomous MobilitysectorDefence ApplicationssectorAutonomous Aerial VehiclesectorAviation and AerospacesectorDual-Use TechsectorAI ApplicationssectorNIF defense security and resilience

Valuation & funding

Merlin Labs funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
POST IPO EQUITYOther financing Apr 2026 $80M Undisclosed
SPAC PRIVATE PLACEMENTOther financing Nov 2025 $200M Undisclosed
SPAC IPOOther financing Nov 2025 $250M $800M Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV
GRANTOther financing Apr 2023 $1M Federal Aviation Administration
SERIES BOther financing Jul 2022 $105M $420M GV · Baillie Gifford · Snowpoint Ventures
SERIES AOther financing May 2021 Benjamin Ling · Western Technology Investment · First Round Capital · GV
SERIES AOther financing Jul 2020 GV · Western Technology Investment · First Round Capital · Floodgate
SERIES AOther financing Jan 2020 Harpoon
SEEDOther financing Aug 2019 Harpoon · GV · Floodgate · Bling Capital
GRANTOther financing Jan 2019 US Department of War
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Financials

Revenue and workforce over time

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YearRevenueGrowthEmployees
2026 $32M +276.5% 208
2025 $8.5M 176
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Growth signals

Merlin Labs website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Merlin Labs is 16K monthly website visits, up 23.1% over the last three months. Merlin Labs's team grew 18.2% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits16K 3-month web change+23.1% 1-year team growth+18.2%
Monthly website visits47 observations · Jan 2022–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

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Capital deployed

Merlin Labs investments and acquisitions

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Talent graph

Merlin Labs's talent

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Team profiled 7 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

17 investors on Merlin Labs's cap table

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Seed 7 investors entered at this stage
US Department of War
First Round Capital
Harpoon
GV
Floodgate
Bling Capital
Federal Aviation Administration
Series A 9 investors entered at this stage
Series B+ 1 investor entered at this stage
Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV

Global footprint

Where Merlin Labs has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
5 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States88%
🇳🇿 New Zealand9.8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom0.8%
🇮🇳 India0.8%
🇪🇬 Egypt0.8%
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Market sentiment

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