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Merge Labs

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Friday, January 16, 2026

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OpenAI and other investors put roughly $252 million into Merge Labs’ seed round to pursue high‑bandwidth, noninvasive brain–computer interfaces tightly coupled to AI.

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Merge Labs lands $252M for noninvasive brain–AI interfaces

Brain‑computer interface startup Merge Labs emerged from stealth with a reported $252 million seed round, led by OpenAI and other investors. Coverage on January 16 highlights the lab’s plan to build high‑bandwidth, largely noninvasive BCIs that integrate tightly with advanced AI systems.

Jan 16, 2026
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