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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.
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
Valuation & funding
Merlin Labs funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32M | +276.5% | 208 |
| 2025 | $8.5M | — | 176 |
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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.
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