Merlin Ventures
Venture capitalMclean · Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
Merlin Ventures positions itself as more than a capital provider, aiming to be a hands-on platform for cybersecurity founders. It backs exceptional entrepreneurs building next-generation cybersecurity solutions, leveraging deep domain expertise, a network of hundreds of CISOs, and go-to-market capabilities to accelerate enterprise sales and open doors that other investors cannot. The firm emphasizes strategic partnership over merely writing checks, hosting exclusive gatherings of CISOs, AI-native founders, and innovators to spark cybersecurity innovation.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 2 of 6 portfolio companiesCybersecurity ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Defense Tech ×1Enterprise Software ×1IoT ×1SaaS ×1
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCloud-native application security testing solution
Talon develops enterprise browser solutions that provide security controls and threat detection for organizations with remote and hybrid workforces.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Merlin Ventures invest at?
- Merlin Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Merlin Ventures's typical check size?
- Merlin Ventures typically writes checks of $2M – $6M.
- What sectors does Merlin Ventures focus on?
- Merlin Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, SaaS.
- Where is Merlin Ventures located?
- Merlin Ventures is headquartered in Mclean, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamMerlin Ventures Managing Partner Seth Spergel, Live at RSAC 2025
IPO Edge · Seth Spergel
Seth Spergel, Managing Partner, Merlin Ventures – More Than Money: Standing out in Venture Capit...
ICR · Seth Spergel
Working with Early Stage Technology Companies with Merlin Ventures | Seth Spergel | CPP
ShortArm Solutions and The Cyber Pro Podcast · Seth Spergel
Merlin Ventures with Seth Spergel #cybersecurity #podcast #shorts
CyberBytes: The Podcast · Seth Spergel
Ep613: Shay Michel | General Partner, Merlin Ventures, Managing Partner, toDay Ventures
The Matias Experiment · Shay Michel
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