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Merlin Labs
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJul 7, 2026
Merlin Labs

Merlin Labs

Merlin Labs develops autonomous flight software for military and civil aircraft.

HQ
Boston, MA, US
Founded
2018
Overview
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Merlin Labs is an aerospace and defense technology company developing full-stack autonomy for aircraft. Its official site describes Merlin Pilot as an aircraft-agnostic system for autonomous aviation across existing and future fleets.

The company says its software is designed for takeoff-to-touchdown autonomy across military and civil programs. Its investor site describes work at the intersection of aviation and artificial intelligence, with flight-tested systems for a range of aircraft and mission profiles.

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Merlin Labs - Quick Facts

Who are Merlin Labs' competitors?

Companies similar to Merlin Labs include Xwing, Airhart Aeronautics, Near Earth Autonomy and Top Flight Technologies.

When was Merlin Labs founded?

Merlin Labs was founded in 2018.

Where is Merlin Labs' headquarters located?

Merlin Labs' headquarters is located in Boston, MA, US.

When was Merlin Labs' last funding round?

Merlin Labs' most recent funding round was for $105M (USD) in July 2022.

How much has Merlin Labs raised to-date?

As of Jul 13, 2022, Merlin Labs has raised a total of $133.5M (USD).

How many employees does Merlin Labs have?

Merlin Labs has 175 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Merlin Labs - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Equity
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • AI
  • Automation
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Government
Main Product
  • Autonomous Flight
Tags
  • AI Operations
  • Aviation
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0002028707
  • ticker: MRLN
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software