GraphQL (implied for unified API architecture) Startups

Merge is a unified API platform that allows B2B companies to add hundreds of integrations to their product with a single integration. Founded by Gil Fai and Shen-Ci in May 2020, the company raised $4.5M seed funding within months and grew to multiple seven-figure ARR through early customer validation, word-of-mouth, and aggressive SEO/content marketing. The company has raised $74.5M total (including $55M Series B in Oct 2022), now has 65 employees and 4,000+ customers, and achieved 30X ARR growth in the 12 months leading up to Series B.