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Merlin AI

AI powered ERP for Construction

Y CombinatorSummer 2024ActiveB2BSaaSConstructionB2BEnterprise Software

What they do

Problem

Construction companies rely on many disconnected tools and manual processes to run projects and back-office operations, leading to inefficiency, higher costs, and slower project delivery.

Solution

Merlin provides an AI-powered, unified ERP platform that combines project management, materials, finance, estimating, and CRM into a single system to automate and manage construction operations end-to-end.

Who it's for

Construction companies and contractors managing multiple projects and operational workflows.

Founders

Sneha Kumari
Founder

Construction and supply chain expert with 12+ years in prefab, modular, and manufacturing. Implemented multi-million dollar ERP systems and industry best practices across multiple firms and found myself incredibly frustrated and tired from the experience. Founded Merlin to create the ERP solution I always wished for - one that works for construction and manufacturing. Passionate about all things construction and circular economy.

Ayantika Dey
Founder

IIT Computer Science grad. Early engineer at Rippling. Now tackling construction industry pain points head-on with Merlin.

Kumar Siddhartha
Founder

CS grad from BITS Pilani. Spent the last 12 years writing code and building product at startups. 2nd engineer at Swiggy. Co-founded Index (https://getindex.co, acquired 2021). Tackling the ERP mess in US construction with Merlin.

Open roles 1

Product Engineer (Customer-Facing)
Bengaluru, KA, IN / Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN · Full-time · ₹1.2M - ₹1.4M INR · 0.10% - 0.20%
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