MoEngage raises $100M led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives to scale “Merlin” AI and accelerate global growth

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MoEngage, a global insights-led customer engagement platform powering digital experiences for brands across 75 countries, has secured a $100 million funding round. The investment was led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives with participation from A91 Partners, reflecting strong investor confidence in MoEngage’s rapid growth and AI-first product roadmap.

This latest round brings MoEngage’s total funding to over $250 million, further strengthening its position as a leading enterprise customer engagement and marketing automation platform.


Key Highlights of the Funding Round

  • Funding Amount: $100 million
  • Lead Investors: Goldman Sachs Alternatives and A91 Partners
  • Total Funding to Date: $250M+
  • Global Presence: ~1,350 brands in 75+ countries
  • Technology Focus: AI-driven customer engagement through the Merlin AI suite
  • Growth Markets: North America, Europe, Middle East, and APAC

Why This Funding is a Big Deal

The $100 million raise comes at a time when enterprises globally are shifting toward AI-powered customer engagement platforms to improve personalization, retention, and ROI. MoEngage’s platform has become a preferred alternative to legacy marketing clouds, especially among large consumer brands and fast-growing digital-first companies.

1. Scaling Merlin AI — MoEngage’s Next-Gen Marketing Intelligence Suite

MoEngage plans to significantly expand its AI capabilities through Merlin, a suite of marketing AI agents that help brands:

  • Predict customer behavior
  • Automate cross-channel journeys
  • Generate personalized messages and offers
  • Optimize campaigns without manual effort
  • Improve customer lifetime value

With the new funding, MoEngage will build deeper AI workflows, expand predictive capabilities, and improve operational automation — critical for large enterprises managing millions of users.


2. Strengthening Global Expansion

MoEngage has reported strong traction in North America and EMEA, which are now among its fastest-growing markets. The new capital will be used to:

  • Expand sales and customer success teams globally
  • Improve data centers and localized infrastructure
  • Build deeper tech partnerships with cloud, CDP, and Martech companies
  • Onboard more enterprise customers in telecom, BFSI, retail, OTT, and travel

3. Rapid Growth and Customer Traction

MoEngage is used by 1,350+ brands worldwide, including:

  • Flipkart
  • Domino’s
  • Deutsche Telekom
  • Airtel
  • Ola
  • Landmark Group
  • Ally Financial
  • BYJU’S
  • Mashreq Bank

The platform reportedly reaches over 1 billion consumers every month, providing insights and automation for highly personalized customer experiences.


What Investors Are Saying

Both Goldman Sachs Alternatives and A91 Partners noted MoEngage’s strong:

  • Growth in global enterprise markets
  • Focus on AI-first customer engagement
  • Solid retention rates
  • Scalable business model and unit economics

Goldman Sachs has also been a prior investor, signaling continued confidence in MoEngage’s long-term vision.


Competitive Edge in a Crowded Market

MoEngage competes with Braze, WebEngage, CleverTap, and Adobe Campaign. Its advantage lies in being:

  • Insights-led: Deep behavioral analytics
  • AI-first: Merlin AI for decisioning, personalization & optimization
  • Omnichannel ready: Push, email, SMS, WhatsApp, in-app, web, and more
  • Enterprise-grade: Strong privacy, security, and global compliance

As brands demand faster and more accurate personalization, MoEngage’s unified platform approach puts it ahead of many traditional marketing clouds.


Conclusion

MoEngage’s $100 million funding round marks a major milestone not only for the company but also for the broader customer engagement ecosystem. With its AI-driven Merlin suite and deeper global footprint, MoEngage is positioned to lead the next era of marketing automation, personalization, and customer experience.

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Aria Venkatesh
Aria Venkateshhttps://thefoundersmagazine.com/
Aria Venkatesh is a business journalist and storyteller at The Founders Magazine. Known for her sharp insights and narrative-driven reporting, Aria covers early-stage ventures, visionary founders, and the ideas shaping tomorrow’s industries. With a background in economics and digital strategy, she blends data with storytelling to deliver high-impact features that resonate with both first-time founders and seasoned leaders.

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