Merck & Co. Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Healthtech · Pharmaceuticals
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Merck & Co. ranks #43 globally and #22 in the United States. It ranks #3 in the Healthtech industry and #3 in the Pharmaceuticals subindustry.
Merck & Co. Startup Activity Metrics
Merck & Co. has supported 125 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $10.6 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 5 active startup programs.
Explore Merck & Co.'s investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
Merck & Co. has deployed more than $1.1 billion in startup investments through Merck Global Health Innovation Fund and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 5 active startup programs supporting 125 startups worldwide across industries such as Fintech, Hardware & IoT, Healthtech, and Social & Leisure. Its venture arm Merck Global Health Innovation Fund has invested in over 71 startups.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Healthtech, Software & Data, and Hardware & IoT, categories where Merck & Co.'s scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where Merck & Co.-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Merck & Co.. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
Merck & Co. Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
Merck & Co. engages startups through 5 active programs, supporting 125 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with Merck & Co.
Merck & Co.'s top 5 associated startups have raised 35% of the $10.6 billion raised in the last ten years across all 125 associated startups, led by Transcarent at $1.4 billion. Merck & Co. is associated with 120 active startups and 5 exits. Merck Global Health Innovation Fund supports the largest number of startups, with 71 associated startups.
Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.
| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Transcarent | SB 583 | Healthtech | Denver | Program Investment | Merck Global Health Innovation Fund |
 Transcarent | SB 580 | Healthtech | San Francisco | Program Investment | Merck Global Health Innovation Fund |
 Unite Us | SB 571 | Software & Data | New York | Program Investment | Merck Global Health Innovation Fund |
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