Merus Capital

Q: When was Merus Capital last fund created?

Merus Capital last fund was created/launched in 2017-01-20.

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2008

AUM

$193 M

Location

Menlo Park, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Merus Capital is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2008. The firm is led by a team of experienced professionals, including former Google and Microsoft M&A heads. With a focus on collaboration, Merus Capital aims to support the growth of innovative companies by providing strategic guidance and capital.

The firm primarily invests in early-stage companies, focusing on sectors such as enterprise software, AI, SaaS, fintech, and data services. Merus Capital typically writes checks ranging from $500K to $3M and invests mainly in the United States. The firm manages several funds, including Merus Capital II LP and Merus Capital III LP, with a total AUM of over $180 million.

Notable investments by Merus Capital include Amplitude - analytics platform, Symphony - secure collaboration platform, Iterable - marketing automation, and ALICE Technologies - construction management software. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to backing companies that offer scalable solutions in high-tech and enterprise sectors.

Industry

AI Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising SaaS Security Software Technology Digital Education Media and Entertainment Telecommunications Infrastructure E-commerce/Marketplace Blockchain/Crypto HealthTech Web3

Merus Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Merus Capital II LP	Venture Capital (VC)	Digital Education Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Telecommunications Infrastructure	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$50 M	October 2012
Merus Capital II Expansion Fund LP	Venture Capital (VC)	E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Telecommunications	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$45 M	December 2015
Merus Capital III LP	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Blockchain/Crypto HealthTech Web3	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$85 M	January 2017

Contacts

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Social Networks

Salman Ullah Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

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David Rangel General Partner

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FAQs about Merus Capital

Is Merus Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Merus Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Merus Capital located?

Merus Capital is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.

When was Merus Capital founded?

Merus Capital was founded in 2008.

What sectors and industries does Merus Capital invest in?

Merus Capital invests in companies and startups in AI, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, SaaS, Security, Software, Technology, Digital, Education, Media and Entertainment, Telecommunications, Infrastructure, E-commerce/Marketplace, Blockchain/Crypto, HealthTech, Web3.

What is Merus Capital geographical focus of investments?

Merus Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Merus Capital typically invest in?

Merus Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Merus Capital investment?

Merus Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Merus Capital?

Merus Capital has around $193m assets under management.

When was Merus Capital last fund created?

Merus Capital last fund was created/launched in 2017-01-20

What are the contacts of Merus Capital?

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