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Merus Capital

Venture capital

Menlo Park · Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked

Also known as MERUS CAPITAL EXPANSION · MERUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

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Investment thesis

Merus Capital partners closely with founding teams through a peer-to-peer, non-hierarchical model grounded in analytical rigor, deep integrity, and radical transparency. The firm views itself as a true partner to founders, emphasizing an undiluted commitment to that partnership (Merus meaning 'pure' in Latin).

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Stage
Seed–Series A
Check
$200K – $2.5M
HQ
Menlo Park, California, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2008
AUM
$240M
VC funds
7
Tracked investments
67
Unicorns
1
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
5

Team · 6 people

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What they invest in

from 50 of 67 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×30SaaS ×29Enterprise Software ×20Data & Infrastructure ×9Fintech ×9Developer Tools ×8Marketing Tech ×8Digital Health ×7

HQs:United States×34Argentina×1Belgium×1Canada×1United Kingdom×1Mexico×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 35 portfolio companies
31%
solo founders
11 of 35 mapped founding teams
51%
repeat founders
of 59 founders with career history
~3 yrs
old at investment
median across 13 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×112 founders×143 founders×84+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 55 founders with education data

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×7Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×7Stanford University ×4University of Southern California ×4Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management ×3Carnegie Mellon University ×2Cornell Tech ×2Harvard Business School ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 54 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×24Business & Management ×12Engineering ×11Finance & Accounting ×11Economics ×6Mathematics & Statistics ×3Design & Architecture ×2Life Sciences ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 59 founders with career history

Stanford University ×4Deloitte Digital ×2Engager.ie ×2Goldman Sachs ×2Google ×2Lyft ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2Nokia Technologies ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×11500 Global ×3Plug and Play Ventures ×2

10 founders hold a PhD · 13 hold an MBA (of 57 with degree data)

Investments · 67 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12023 · 42022 · 52021 · 62020 · 12019 · 22018 · 12017 · 22016 · 32015 · 22014 · 22013 · 132 dated

Amplitudeamplitude.comin𝕏NASDAQ: AMPLMay 2021 · $2M

Amplitude provides an AI analytics platform that helps companies understand customer behavior and make data-driven product decisions.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Spenser Skates(Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder)inCurtis Liu(Chief Technology Officer, Co-founder)inJeffrey Wang(Co-Founder)inAndrew Casey(Chief Financial Officer)inNathaniel Crook(Chief Commercial Officer)in

BoardPat Grady(Director)in

Co-investorsBattery VenturesSequoia Capital91 VenturesBoxGroupDCVC (Data Collective)Felicis Ventures+14 more

Alice Technologiesalicetechnologies.cominMay 2019

ALICE Technologies offers a construction "optioneering" platform that uses AI to help general contractors create, explore, and update construction schedules to reduce risk, cost, and build time.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

René Morkos(Founder)inRené Morkos, Ph.D.(Founder)in

Board seatSalman UllahPeter Hsing· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsCreative VenturesBlackhorn VenturesBrick Mortar VenturesFuture VenturesGRIDS CapitalJLL Spark Global Ventures+7 more

AllClear IDallclearid.cominAug 2017

AllClear ID Health provides patient identity management solutions for healthcare providers using mobile IDs and EHR integrations to eliminate patient record mismatching and enable digital health innovation.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDigital HealthHealthtechAustin, US

Jamie May(Executive Officer, Director)inChristine Mallory(Executive Officer)inJames Holland(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJohn Long(Director)

Board seatSean Dempsey· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAlliance VCAlliance VentureRunway Growth Capital

Tapresearchtapresearch.comin𝕏Jul 2020

TapResearch provides a survey and market research platform that reaches respondents through mobile apps and games rather than traditional survey panels, offering an alternative sampling methodology for gathering consumer insights.

AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing TechMenlo Park, US

Kevin Chang(Director)inAaron Platshon(Executive Officer, Director)inGreg McCullough(Founder)in

Board seatSean Dempsey· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)

AdRolladroll.comin

AdRoll is a multichannel digital advertising platform that runs cross-channel ad campaigns, social advertising, and attribution for ecommerce and other marketers, using proprietary machine learning engines.

AdTechMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Aaron Bell(Executive Officer, Director)inJared Kopf(Director)Peter Krivkovich(Executive Officer)Valentino Volonghi(Executive Officer)Adam Berke(Executive Officer)inSuresh Khanna(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsAccelCardinia VenturesWinklevoss CapitalFoundation CapitalIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)

Agenticagentic.aiin

Agentic.ai is a curated directory and evaluation platform for agentic AI tools, scoring each for autonomy, decision-making, and real-world action capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Co-investorsZero Infinity Partners8VC

Aisightaisight.deinSeed · Oct 2019 · $3M

AI for Manufacturing Operations

Maximilian von Düring(Founder)in

Co-investorsHAXhubraumSOSV

Apptimizeapptimize.comin𝕏Jul 2016acquired by Airship

Apptimize provided a mobile A/B testing and feature-flag platform that let product teams experiment, roll out features, and optimize app experiences across mobile, web, and OTT.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Nancy Hua(Founder/CEO)in

BoardDafina Toncheva(Director)inNeill Occhiogrosso(Director)

Co-investorsY CombinatorGlynn Capital ManagementMaverick VenturesTechstarsUS Venture Partners

Arch Systemsarchsys.ioin𝕏Seed · Apr 2016 · $2M

Arch builds agentic AI that acts as a virtual factory expert, analyzing manufacturing data to identify root causes and give operators, engineers, and shift leaders prescriptive next steps in real time.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoTPalo Alto, US

Andrew Scheuermann(CEO & Co-founder)inTim Burke(CTO & Co-founder)inJennifer Davis(Chief Operating Officer)inBen Freeman(SVP of Engineering)inGus Shahin(Director)

BoardMichael Goguen(Director)in

Co-investorsCapmontComet LabsHCVCNeotribe VenturesTwo Bear CapitalUlu Ventures+1 more

Ashpoweredbyash.comin

Ash provides an end-to-end platform for at-home and in-person health testing, connecting organizations to a network of CLIA-/CAP-certified labs and licensed providers through a single integration.

Digital HealthHealthtechInsurTechMedical DevicesSaaSWellness & FitnessSilicon Valley, US

David Stein(Chief Executive Officer)inKyle Waters(Chief Product Officer)inMio AkasakoinNicolas SempereMatt Benton(Chief Financial Officer)in

Co-investors500 GlobalDorm RoomGeneral PartnershipImpact46Merak CapitalPlug and Play Ventures

Authentic8authentic8.comin

Authentic8 provides secure browsing and online investigation tools, with certifications including FedRAMP and SOC 2 aimed at government and enterprise customers.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityGovTechSaaSRedwood City, US

Scott Petry(Founder)inRamesh Rajagopal(Founder)in

Co-investorsClearSkyEastward Capital PartnersFoundryRazor's Edge VenturesShield CapitalVistara Growth

Avatouravatour.comin𝕏Seed · May 2021 · $3M

Avatour provides a 360° video collaboration platform that enables remote participants to explore immersive panoramic views of physical locations in real time.

Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSan Francisco, US

Prasad Balasubramanian(Founder)in

Co-investorsUlu Ventures

AVATOUR, Imeveavatour.coin𝕏

Avatour provides a 360° video platform for remote inspections, virtual tours, and training, enabling participants to explore immersive panoramic views of physical sites in real time.

Advanced ManufacturingDeveloper ToolsFuture of WorkLogistics & Supply ChainSilicon Valley, US

Devon CopleyinPrasad Balasubramanian(Founder)inStefan Hessein

Co-investors500 GlobalAvesta FundBifUlu VenturesPlug and Play Ventures

Censiacensia.comin𝕏

Censia provides an AI-powered skills intelligence layer that enriches employee and job profiles with inferred and validated skills data for enterprise HR teams.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US

Joanna Riley(Co-Founder and CEO)inTim Johnson(Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer)inBruce Cooper(Co-Founder and Chief Engineering Officer)inMonica Bua(President, Executive Intelligence)inGreg Tomb(President)inBurges Karkaria(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsCXO FundStreamlined VenturesNew Markets Venture PartnersWorkday Ventures

ControlHubcontrolhub.comin𝕏Defunct

ControlHub is a procurement software platform that automates purchase-to-pay (P2P) workflows for businesses, including requisition management, purchase order generation, approval workflows, and supplier management.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Rodrigo Santibanez(Founder)inLeonardo de la Cerda(Founder)in

Co-investorsBrainstorm VenturesCommerce VenturesOpen Opportunity FundUlu VenturesY Combinator

Corona Labscoronalabs.comin𝕏Series A · Dec 2009 · $1M

Corona is a free, cross-platform game engine and framework for building games and applications for mobile devices and desktop systems using the Lua scripting language.

Developer ToolsGamingHardware

DynamoFLdynamofl.cominJul 2023

Dynamo provides end-to-end automated AI risk evaluation and guardrails for generative and agentic AI systems, measuring privacy, safety, and compliance.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaSSan Francisco, US

Vaikkunth Mugunthan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inChristian Lau(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inEmile Indik(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsCanapi VenturesKickstart InnovationFormus CapitalNexus Venture PartnersSoma Capital

Emi Labsemilabs.aiinSeries A · Nov 2021 · $11M

Emi builds digital infrastructure to increase access to professional opportunities for operational workers, who represent 80% of the global workforce and have been historically underserved online.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSector AgnosticBuenos Aires, AR

Andres Arslanian(Founder)inMateo Cavasotto(Founder)in

Co-investorsEmles Venture PartnersFiDi VenturesLorimer VenturesY Combinator

GoodCallgoodcall.comin𝕏Sep 2021 · $4M

Goodcall is an AI phone assistant platform designed to integrate with business communication and productivity tools to enhance customer service and operational workflows across various industries.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSales Tech

Co-investorsFoothill VenturesVerissimo VenturesVSC Ventures75 & SunnyXoogler Ventures

Goodcounselgoodcounsel.com

Good Counsel offers a consumer service that combines cultural inspiration, AI, and wardrobe management to help members discover, shop, and manage their personal style.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerce

Graintrygrain.comin𝕏

Grain is a mobile app that lets users draw on a line of credit linked to their existing debit card, offering credit access based on their spending patterns rather than traditional credit assessment.

FintechSan Francisco, US

Patrick De Suza(Founder)inChristian-Robert Joseph(Founder)inCarl-Alain Memnon(Founder)in

Co-investorsAperture Venture CapitalSLVCY CombinatorUrban Innovation

Guidewheelguidewheel.comin

Guidewheel builds a FactoryOps platform that helps factory teams reduce downtime, improve output, and optimize performance through a simple, scalable solution.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoT

Lauren Dunford(CEO)inWeston McBride(CTO)in

Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesEnza CapitalGreycroftJanuary VenturesRethink ImpactBlackRock+3 more

HyperArchyperarc.comAcquired

HyperArc built an AI-native business intelligence platform around its HyperGraph engine; acquired by Zendesk in July 2025.

Co-investorsMango Capital

Indiouseindio.comin𝕏

Indio is a cloud-based software platform that automates the insurance application and renewal process for agencies, brokerages, and insurers.

Cloud ComputingInsurTechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Matthew Watson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Adam Bratt(Executive Officer)Michael Furlong(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

BoardAlex Kolicich(Director)in

Co-investors500 Global8VC9Mile LabsBetter Tomorrow VenturesDistributed VenturesMenlo Ventures+2 more

Insurgentfundrocket.com

Fintech

Aman Thakral

Co-investors500 Global

Iterableiterable.comin𝕏Seed · Feb 2015 · $1M

Iterable provides customer communication and engagement software that enables brands to create targeted messaging experiences across email, SMS, push, and other channels.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US

Andrew Boni(Co-founder, CEO (2021-2025))inJustin ZhuinHaoran Zhu(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardSabri Murat Bicer(Director)

Co-investors500 Global645 VenturesAngelPadArtisanal VenturesBrighter CapitalCRV (Charles River Ventures)+8 more

Kamcordkamcord.comAcquired

Kamcord.com is a content platform providing advice and insights across technology, productivity, lifestyle, and health topics for general audiences seeking practical solutions and optimization tips.

ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US

Adi Rathnam(Founder/CEO)inMatt Zitzmann(Founder/CEO)inKevin Wang(Founder)inADITYA RATHNAM(Director)

BoardERIC HSIA(Director)in

Co-investorsTransLink CapitalY CombinatorAndreessen Horowitz

KeywiseAIkeywise.techin

KeyWise AI develops Skye, an iPhone keyboard app that analyzes typing patterns using AI to generate a Clarity Score measuring cognitive function aspects like attention and processing speed.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechMental Health

Co-investors3CC | Third Culture CapitalIllinois VenturesJoyance PartnersTribes Ventures

Medsienmedsien.comin𝕏Seed · Jun 2022 · $4M

Medsien provides remote care management technology for medical providers to deliver chronic care to patients remotely.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US

HAMED AHMADI(Executive Officer, Director)inSINA TORABI(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDAVID RANGEL(Director)in

Co-investorsCandou VenturesNaples Technology Ventures

Modelfrontmodelfront.comin𝕏

ModelFront builds AI that verifies and improves machine translations, automating quality control while maintaining human standards for large-scale translation buyers.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Adam Bittlingmayer(Founder)in

Co-investorsSmartGateVC468 Capital

Modern Healthjoinmodernhealth.comin𝕏

Modern Health provides workplace mental health benefits for employers, offering a spectrum of support from self-guided tools to crisis care through a global provider network.

Digital HealthHR TechMental Health

Alyson (Friedensohn) Watson(Founder)in

Co-investorsAfore CapitalKleiner PerkinsFounders Fund

Moesifmoesif.comin𝕏

Moesif provides an API analytics and monetization platform for teams building API and AI products, offering usage-based billing on API calls and LLM token counts, payload debugging, quota enforcement, and usage monitoring.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaSSan Francisco, US

Derric GIlling(Founder)in

Co-investorsFresco CapitalHeavybitSilicon BadiaTest Kitchen CapitalCraft VenturesLombardstreet Ventures

NeuralSpaceneuralspace.aiin𝕏Seed · Sep 2022 · $2M

London, GB

Co-investorsTechstarsGoHub Ventures

Nextrollnextroll.comSeries A · Sep 2008 · $4M

Co-investorsIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)

Nixtlanixtla.ioin𝕏Pre-Seed · Sep 2021 · $1M

Nixtla provides enterprise-grade forecasting and anomaly detection platform using AI/ML techniques like TimeGPT for time series analysis.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechMexico City, MX

Max Mergenthaler Canseco(Executive Officer, Director)inCristian Challu(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardJuan Muldoon(Director)inToni Schneider(Director)in

Co-investorsCorteza CapitalEnergize CapitalGreatPoint VenturesLatitud VenturesTechstarsTrue Ventures

OMNYomnyhealth.comin

OMNY Health operates a platform that connects patients, providers, and life sciences companies through data and insights to improve healthcare delivery and clinical outcomes.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsAlleyCorpblue 9 capitalInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcAlley Robotics VenturesKima Ventures

Originuseorigin.comin𝕏

Origin collaborates with People/HR teams to guide employees through personal financial matters including compensation, benefits, and equity.

AI & Machine LearningFintechHR TechPropTech

Matt Watson(Founder)inErin James CollardEugene MarinelliNima GhamsariRosco Hill

Co-investors500 GlobalAbstract VenturesCoatue ManagementFelicis VenturesMGV.VCOperator Collective+1 more

Parabolaparabola.ioin𝕏Seed · Jun 2023 · $24M

Parabola is a platform that enables teams to automate manual and repetitive business processes without requiring engineering resources.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Alex Yassen(Founder & CEO)inAlex Yaseen(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsGood FriendsMatrixOpenView Venture PartnersAbstract VenturesAngelPadCraft Ventures+4 more

Platoplatohq.comin𝕏Acquired

Plato was a community platform for engineering leaders and mentors, providing mentorship programs, leadership conferences, and networking events.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US

Quang Hoang(Founder/CEO)inJean-Baptiste Coger(Founder/CPO)in

Co-investors2.12 AngelsY CombinatorAtomicoCherry VenturesFrontline VenturesSFC Capital

Relimetricsrelimetrics.comin𝕏Seed · Jan 2018 · $3M

Relimetrics offers ReliVision, a no-code platform for building, deploying, and maintaining AI-based visual quality inspection solutions on the factory shop floor.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaS

Kemal Levi(Founder)in

Co-investorsBrighter CapitalNewfund CapitalQuest Venture PartnersSquareOne

Resquaredre2.aiin𝕏

Resquared is an AI outbound sales platform that helps businesses reach local brick-and-mortar establishments using a database of 14M+ verified local businesses, AI-powered personalized outreach, and built-in email delivery.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechPropTechSaaSPhiladelphia, US

Griffin Morris(Founder)inTyler Carlson(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorDnipro

Sagesagehealth.comin

Sage Health provides a connected platform powered by AI that adapts to evolving care and technology requirements.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechLongevityNew York City, US

Matt Lynch(CTO & Co-founder)inEllen Johnston(CPO & Co-founder)inRaj Mehra(CEO & Co-founder)in

Co-investorsDistributed VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)MaveronP101 VenturesPLUS CapitalSummit Peak Investments

Segments.aisegments.aiin𝕏Acquired

Segments.ai provides a multi-sensor labeling platform for robotics and automotive companies.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsBrussels, BE

Otto Debals(Founder)inBert De Brabandere(Founder)in

Co-investorsVolta VenturesY Combinator

Sensor Towersensortower.comin𝕏

Sensor Tower provides digital intelligence and analytics on mobile apps, games, web, and digital advertising, giving companies visibility into consumer behavior, usage, engagement, and competitor strategies.

AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Oliver Yeh(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccel-KKRAngelPadBaroda VenturesCamber PartnersChamaeleonRembrandt Venture Partners+5 more

Silexicasilexica.cominSeries A · Nov 2016 · $8M

Programming tools that accelerate the journey from software to application-specific hardware systems.

Co-investorsSquareOneEQT Ventures

Sitennasitenna.comin𝕏

Sitenna provides infrastructure asset management software that centralizes asset data and integrates communications, contracts, and workflows across the asset lifecycle for infrastructure managers and asset management teams.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSaaSAtlanta, US

Daniel Campion(Founder)inBrian Sexton(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorSamsung Next

Symphonysymphony.comin𝕏

Symphony is a secure infrastructure platform for financial institutions to develop and deploy AI solutions while maintaining data security, sovereignty and regulatory compliance.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York, US

Ben Chrnelich(President & Chief Executive Officer)inBrad Levy(CEO (former))in

Co-investorsGold House VenturesMaverick VenturesMUFG Innovation Partners

Tagbiotag.bioin

Tag.bio offers a data platform for the healthcare and life sciences industry, using data mesh architectures and AI-powered analytics to manage large, complex datasets and speed up data analysis.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtech

Tom Covington(Co-founder)inSanjay Padhi

Co-investorsNewfund CapitalRaptor Group

Talageinstalageins.comin

Talage is an insurtech platform providing digital tools for commercial insurance agents and carriers to quote, sell, and manage policies more efficiently.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSReno, US

Terravionterravion.com𝕏Series A · Feb 2017 · $10MDefunct

TerrAvion collects and delivers weekly aerial imagery at high resolution for agricultural operations, positioning itself as a cost-effective alternative to satellite and drone-based approaches.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechSan Francisco, US

Robert Morris(Founder/CEO)inCornell Wright(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsFundersClubY CombinatorInitialized CapitalPromus Ventures

Theneotheneo.ioin𝕏Nov 2023

Theneo is an all-in-one developer portal platform for creating and managing API documentation, guides, and private customer portals with real-time collaboration features.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Ana Robakidze(Founder)in

Co-investorsAtlassian VenturesDiaspora VenturesY Combinator

Uplinquplinq.cominDec 2022 · $5.6M

Uplinq provides an AI-based bookkeeping and tax platform for small businesses, automating tasks such as expense categorization, transaction management, and financial reporting while adding human oversight for financial statements and tax strategy.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSScottsdale, US

Alexander Glenn(President and CEO)Denise Glenn(Secretary)inJacob Peplinski(CTO)Ethan Mueller(COO and Treasurer)Steve Collette(Director)Calvin Glenn(Director)

Co-investorsCopper Sky CapitalNext Coast VenturesAZ-VC

Uplinquplinq.coin𝕏Dec 2022 · $5.6M

Uplinq provides a global credit assessment and scoring platform for small business lenders, leveraging analytics from over $1.4 trillion in underwritten loans and 10,000+ data sources to approve loans that conventional underwriting would decline.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSVancouver, CA

Ron Benegbi(Founder & CEO)inPatrick Reily(Co-Founder)in

BoardDerek Ellington(Former EVP, Head Small Business Banking, Wells Fargo)

Co-investorsCambrian VenturesATX Venture PartnersAZ-VCNext Coast VenturesWedbush Ventures

Walariswalaris.comMay 2025

Develops AI-powered systems for detection and identification of unmanned aerial vehicles for airspace security.

Peachtree Corners, US

KYLE MELONEY(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardMARKUS DIEHL(Director)SALMAN ULLAH(Director)in

Co-investorsDiehl VenturesBackswing Ventures

Womplywomply.cominJan 2014

Womply built software for small businesses including CRM, marketing, and reputation management tools; it later processed Paycheck Protection Program applications for sole proprietors and 1099 workers through a technology platform provided to SBA-approved lenders.

Data & InfrastructureFintechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US

Toby Scammell(Founder & CEO)Jeremy RichardsonCory C.(Founder)in

Co-investors500 GlobalAsset Management CompanyRising TideSageview CapitalStreamlined VenturesTSVC

Workflowworkflow.designin𝕏Jun 2023 · $24M

Workflow builds software for creative and design teams to manage projects from initial brief through to final client approval, handling project admin, feedback, and team organisation.

Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsFuture of WorkSaaS

Co-investorsCircle & Co.Form VenturesOctopus Ventures8VCAbstract VenturesFlexport+4 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

OutwardAlucid TechnologiesArchCharmaKeyWiseOutwardincPerzoShelterLuvSimiTree Healthcare ConsultingSymphony Communication ServicesTalage

Exits · 6

1 IPOs · 5 acquisitions · showing 2

AmplitudeNASDAQ: AMPLApptimizeacq. by Airship

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Merus Capital made?
Merus Capital has 67 tracked investments, 6 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Merus Capital invest at?
Merus Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What is Merus Capital's typical check size?
Merus Capital typically writes checks of $200K – $2.5M.
What sectors does Merus Capital focus on?
Merus Capital focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
Where is Merus Capital located?
Merus Capital is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.
Does Merus Capital lead rounds?
Yes, Merus Capital leads investment rounds.
Who does Merus Capital co-invest with?
Merus Capital most often shares deals with Y Combinator, 500 Global, IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), among 142 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 52

IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)

IVP (Institutional Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm that backs breakout companies at critical inflection points, helping them grow into enduring market leaders.

Both backed · 4
$15M – $75M
Ulu Ventures

Ulu Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on finding and funding early-stage founder teams, emphasizing diversity and data-driven investment decisions.

$2M
Abstract Ventures

Abstract is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm managing $1.8 billion in assets, investing in seed and early-stage companies across all sectors.

$250K – $750K
AngelPad

AngelPad is a seed-stage startup accelerator founded in 2010 that runs a competitive program and has been ranked among the top U.S. accelerators.

$120K
Newfund Capital

Newfund Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm operating out of Silicon Valley and Paris, backing entrepreneurs across technology sectors.

Both backed · 3
$250K – $2M
Craft Ventures

Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm run by a team of former founders, operators, and investors who partner closely with founders to help build and scale technology companies.

Both backed · 2
$50K – $50M
Plug and Play Ventures

Plug and Play is an innovation platform that connects corporations, governments, startups, investors, and universities to drive innovation.

Both backed · 2
$50K – $12M
Streamlined Ventures

Streamlined Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that partners with founders and invests at the seed stage to help build large-scale companies.

Both backed · 2
$100K – $1M
Matrix

Early-stage venture capital firm investing from idea through Series A, led by former founders and company builders who partner with technically-grounded entrepreneurs with clear visions.

Both backed · 2
$100K – $10M
TSVC

TSV Capital (TSVC), formerly TEEC Angel Fund, is a Silicon Valley seed-stage venture firm that backs technical founders at the earliest stages, having invested in over 200 early-stage companies.

Both backed · 2
$1M
Brighter Capital

Family office angel fund investing in early-stage companies across all sectors. Founded by a former Facebook engineer, Brighter Capital makes 10-20 direct investments annually ranging from $25K-$100K per deal, with a focus on founding teams, traction, and companies building toward positive impact.

Both backed · 2
$25K – $100K
Long Venture Partners

Long Venture Partners invests in early-stage technology startups across China and the US, focusing on innovations in fintech, enterprise, and consumer internet driven by big data and artificial intelligence.

Both backed · 2
AmplitudeShelterLuv
40 more co-investors

Sequoia CapitalFounders FundLightspeed Venture PartnersIndex VenturesUncork CapitalBenchmarkFirst Round CapitalFoundation CapitalBoxGroupCRV (Charles River Ventures)Battery VenturesSOSVAfore CapitalEQT VenturesLombardstreet VenturesOpenView Venture PartnersGV (Google Ventures)Alumni VenturesB Capital GroupQuiet CapitalSusa VenturesOffline VenturesBling CapitalSciFi VCFifth WallPrecursor VenturesObvious VenturesPractical Venture CapitalSierra VenturesWGI GroupCiti VenturesRobot VenturesCoelius CapitalBaruch Future VenturesStorm VenturesLocus VenturesBoost VCFoundamentalCambrian Asset ManagementSaaSholic

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