Merge Labs
[PRIVATE]HQ: San Francisco, California · Est. 2025 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Merge Labs: 1 model, $250.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$250M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Merge Labs is a San Francisco-based brain-computer interface research lab developing non-invasive, ultrasound-based neural interfaces. Co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and several neurotechnology researchers, the company emerged from stealth in January 2026 with a 50M seed round at an 50M valuation.
Well-capitalized with $250M raised and recent funding activity. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Merge Labs.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2025-01-01
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is Merge Labs?
Merge Labs is a San Francisco-based brain-computer interface research lab developing non-invasive, ultrasound-based neural interfaces. Co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and several neurotechnology researchers, the company emerged from stealth in January 2026 with a 50M seed round at an 50M valuation.
What does Merge Labs make?
Merge Labs has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Merge BCI Platform (Merge Labs builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Merge Labs publicly traded?
No. Merge Labs is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Merge Labs?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Merge Labs building in the same form factors include Google, Samsung Electronics, Butterfly Network, Abbott.
Who is the CEO of Merge Labs?
Sam Altman is the founder of Merge Labs, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Merge Labs?
Merge Labs is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $250M in disclosed funding.
Where is Merge Labs headquartered?
Merge Labs is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA.
How much funding has Merge Labs raised?
Merge Labs has raised approximately $250M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Merge Labs?
Merge Labs is privately held and venture-backed ($250M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Merge Labs operate robots?
Merge Labs is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Merge Labs a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Merge Labs ranks in roughly the top 4% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Merge Labs founded?
Merge Labs was founded in 2025.
Is Merge Labs safe?
Merge Labs has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.