People · Operator
Named in public records as an officer, director or promoter · active 2016–2022 · Other Technology
| Company | Role | Sector | Stage | Raised · real | Value · est | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expel, Inc. | — | Other Technology | Series D+ | $284.6M | $538.2M | 2016 |
David Merkel at the center, the companies they're named on, and every other operator named alongside them — an interlock map of shared founding teams, boards and funds. Name-matched, so treat as a research lead.
People named alongside David Merkel on the same companies — an interlock signal (shared founding team, board, or fund). Name-matched, so verify before acting.
| Operator | Shared | Their companies |
|---|---|---|
| Shardul Shah | 1 | 8 |
| Ariel Tseitlin | 1 | 7 |
| Mourad Yesayan | 1 | 7 |
| Gene Frantz | 1 | 3 |
| Johanna Flower | 1 | 2 |
| Dave Merkel | 1 | 1 |
| Yanek Korff | 1 | 1 |
| Peter Katz | 1 | 1 |
| Justin Bajko | 1 | 1 |
People are matched by normalized name across records; a common name may merge distinct individuals. Treat as a research lead, the same way modeled valuations are directional, not quoted.