Merly
Palo Alto, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
Develops machine programming software intended to automate software development and improve software quality.
Founders & leadership
Merly was founded in 2021 by Justin Gottschlich.
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Justin GottschlichFounder
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Paul GottschlichNamed on SEC filing
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Urs MuffFounder
Board
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Investors · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$6.8M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2024–2025
- Undisclosed amountSeedJan 2025Source ↗
▶$6.8MraisedJan 2024 · 14 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$6.8MraisedJan 2024 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Brentt BaltimoreDirector
- Justin GottschlichExecutive Officer, Director
- Paul GottschlichExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $6.8M
- Amount sold
- $6.8M
- First sale
- Jan 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Merlyn Mind4 shared keywordsMerlyn builds AI-based solutions designed for education, aimed at schools and classrooms. The company focuses on responsible and safe use of AI to support teaching and learning.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Merly do?
- Develops machine programming software intended to automate software development and improve software quality.
- Who founded Merly?
- Merly was founded by Justin Gottschlich in 2021.
- Who are Merly's investors?
- Merly's investors include JAZZ Venture Partners, Greycroft.
- How much funding has Merly raised?
- Merly has disclosed $6.8M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Merly headquartered?
- Merly is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.