Merlin is an AI-powered ERP for construction companies. 

We provide construction companies with a single, AI-powered platform to manage their entire business operations. Our platform unifies project management, materials management, finance, estimating, and CRM—traditionally scattered across multiple systems—into one cohesive solution. For the first time, construction firms can automate and oversee every aspect of their projects in a single, intuitive system. Today, construction companies pay for 8-17 different tools - that we eliminate the need for. 

We reduce 

- Manual work by 60%
- Cut software costs by $10,000 monthly
- Complete projects 3x faster. 

We're witnessing a perfect storm of factors: decades of stagnation in traditional ERP systems, a multi-billion-dollar industry built on misaligned incentives, and the transformative potential of AI. This confluence creates a rare cyclical opportunity for market upheaval. The last major shift in this space occurred in the 1990s with the advent of digital systems, and now, 30 years later, we're on the cusp of another seismic change. Customers are crying out for innovation and as AI reshapes the landscape, early customer signals indicate an eagerness for smarter, more efficient systems. It's a unique window of opportunity that opens perhaps once in a multi-decade chance to redefine an entire industry's operational backbone.
AI powered ERP for Construction
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### AI powered ERP for Construction

Merlin is an AI-powered ERP for construction companies. We provide construction companies with a single, AI-powered platform to manage their entire business operations. Our platform unifies project management, materials management, finance, estimating, and CRM—traditionally scattered across multiple systems—into one cohesive solution. For the first time, construction firms can automate and oversee every aspect of their projects in a single, intuitive system. Today, construction companies pay for 8-17 different tools - that we eliminate the need for. We reduce - Manual work by 60% - Cut software costs by $10,000 monthly - Complete projects 3x faster. We're witnessing a perfect storm of factors: decades of stagnation in traditional ERP systems, a multi-billion-dollar industry built on misaligned incentives, and the transformative potential of AI. This confluence creates a rare cyclical opportunity for market upheaval. The last major shift in this space occurred in the 1990s with the advent of digital systems, and now, 30 years later, we're on the cusp of another seismic change. Customers are crying out for innovation and as AI reshapes the landscape, early customer signals indicate an eagerness for smarter, more efficient systems. It's a unique window of opportunity that opens perhaps once in a multi-decade chance to redefine an entire industry's operational backbone.



Merlin AI

Founded:2024

Team Size:6

Location:Los Angeles, CA

### Active 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 ( acquired 2021). Tackling the ERP mess in US construction with Merlin.



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**Tl;dr** - We offer construction companies a single, AI-powered platform to streamline their entire business operations. From sales, estimating, project management, and materials management to finance, estimating, and CRM, our platform unifies these essential functions—traditionally spread across multiple systems—into one cohesive solution.

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👷‍♂️👷‍♀️🔧🚧👷‍♂️ Hi everyone, This is Sneha, KS, and Ayantika from Team MerlinAI!

[KS]( a BITS Pilani grad and successful startup co-founder, and [Ayantika]( an IIT alumna and tech expert, bring extensive coding and product development expertise together, bringing about over a decade of technical expertise. [Sneha]( with over a decade of experience in supply chain management and lean manufacturing within the construction industry, has lived the pain of using ERPs in this industry.



🚧 **Problem**: Construction companies today juggle 8-17 different software tools—Merlin AI eliminates that complexity. For the first time, firms can automate and manage every aspect of their projects within a single, intuitive system.

🛠️ **Solution**: Merlin AI empowers modular and manufactured home builders with an advanced, AI-driven platform that integrates estimating, materials management, finance, project management, and CRM. Say goodbye to fragmented systems and hello to streamlined efficiency.

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📌🔨Merlin helps companies reduce

*   Manual work by 60%
*   Cut software costs by $10,000 monthly
*   Complete construction projects 3x faster.



💰💰 **Opportunity**:

We're witnessing a perfect storm of factors: decades of stagnation in traditional ERP systems, a multi-billion-dollar industry built on misaligned incentives, and the transformative potential of AI. This confluence creates a rare cyclical opportunity for market upheaval. The last major shift in this space occurred in the 1990s with the advent of digital systems, and now, 30 years later, we're on the cusp of another seismic change. Customers are crying out for innovation, and as AI reshapes the landscape, early customer signals indicate an eagerness for smarter, more efficient systems. It's a unique window of opportunity that opens perhaps once in a multi-decade chance to redefine an entire industry's operational backbone.

✨ **Our Ask**

Leads: If you know of a construction company, offsite manufacturer, factory, builder, developer, or design firm wanting to improve their construction integration and project management, please send them to [snehak@merlinai.co](

📝 **Mention Us**: If you like what you see, share the love! Mention us in Slack groups, social media, or any community where construction companies, offsite builders, or startup founders gather.
