Merlin Mobility
Merlin Mobility is an automotive technology company focused on developing advanced driving safety solutions with the mission to eliminate auto collisions and enable safe driving for all. Their primary product, Merlin Copilot, mounts to the front windshield and is compatible with over 100 vehicle models. Merlin Copilot assists drivers by helping them avoid collisions, automating routine driving tasks, and can take over in emergency situations. It also includes a Driver Vigilance System to ensure driver engagement through eye gaze and head position detection, and an Automated E911 Notification feature for transmitting vital information during serious accidents. The company was recognized as a Fast Company World Changing Idea in transportation.
Merlin Mobility
Merlin Mobility is an automotive technology company focused on developing advanced driving safety solutions with the mission to eliminate auto collisions and enable safe driving for all. Their primary product, Merlin Copilot, mounts to the front windshield and is compatible with over 100 vehicle models. Merlin Copilot assists drivers by helping them avoid collisions, automating routine driving tasks, and can take over in emergency situations. It also includes a Driver Vigilance System to ensure driver engagement through eye gaze and head position detection, and an Automated E911 Notification feature for transmitting vital information during serious accidents. The company was recognized as a Fast Company World Changing Idea in transportation.
TL;DR
Product: Merlin Copilot — windshield-mounted aftermarket driver-assist kit that helps avoid collisions, automates routine driving tasks, and can take over in emergencies
Mission: Eliminate auto collisions and enable safe driving for teens and adults
Founders / Leadership: Bogdan Butoi (Co‑Founder & CEO), Ric Fleisher (Co‑Founder, COO & President); Lawrence Williams is listed as a founder on some profiles
Funding: Pre-Seed round; investor listed: Everywhere Ventures
Scale: Stated compatibility with 100+ vehicle models; employee count reported as 5
Named a Fast Company World Changing Idea in transportation
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Road safety, driver-assist and collision-avoidance for consumer vehicles
Industry
Automotive technology
Funding Track Record
Funding amount not publicly disclosed on accessible profiles
Investor Signal
“Received a Pre-Seed investment with Everywhere Ventures listed as an investor”