Merge Labs
San Antonio, US · Founded 2016 · 13 known investors
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Merge Labs is a research lab developing brain-computer interfaces that connect with neurons using molecules instead of electrodes and non-invasive modalities like ultrasound, integrated with AI. It aims initially to help patients with injury or disease and later to broadly advance human capability.
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Board

Investors · 13
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Also in the syndicate · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$512.1M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2016–2026
- $250Mseed roundJan 2026 · 2 sources
OpenAI (lead), Bain Capital, Fifty Years, Interface Fund
Source ↗ - $252MraisedJan 2026 · 3 sources
OpenAI (lead), Bain
Source ↗
▶$10.1MraisedMay 2016 · 47 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Andrew TrickettExecutive Officer, Director
- Franklin LyonsExecutive Officer, Director
- Lew MoormanDirector
- Offering amount
- $10.1M
- Amount sold
- $10.1M
- First sale
- May 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Merge Labs do?
- Merge Labs is a research lab developing brain-computer interfaces that connect with neurons using molecules instead of electrodes and non-invasive modalities like ultrasound, integrated with AI. It aims initially to help patients with injury or disease and later to broadly advance human capability.
- Who are Merge Labs's investors?
- Merge Labs's investors include Anti, Big Brain Holdings, Interface Fund, Saga Ventures, SciFi VC, Starship Ventures, Transform Investments, Bain Capital and 3 more.
- How much funding has Merge Labs raised?
- Merge Labs has disclosed $512.1M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Merge Labs headquartered?
- Merge Labs is headquartered in San Antonio, US.




