Merit provides a digital credentialing infrastructure that integrates with government systems to create secure, verifiable identities for individuals. This technology streamlines processes such as professional licensing and grants management, reducing wait times from weeks to one day and enhancing data-driven decision-making for public programs.
Funding
$95.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Government agencies and organizations face challenges in managing and verifying individual credentials, licenses, and program eligibility due to fragmented data silos and reliance on manual processes. This leads to inefficiencies, delays, and difficulties in ensuring data accuracy and security.
Solution
Merit offers a digital credentialing infrastructure that integrates with existing systems to create secure, verifiable digital identities for individuals. The platform streamlines processes such as professional licensing, grants management, and emergency response coordination by providing a permission-driven graph management system that connects systems, orchestrates workflows, and delivers powerful analytics. Merit's solution enables real-time verification of credentials and eligibility, improves data accuracy, and enhances decision-making for public programs through cross-agency data sharing and comprehensive program-wide insights. The platform is designed for flexible and fast deployment while upholding the highest levels of security, privacy, and compliance.
Target Audience
Merit's primary customers include government agencies, workforce agencies, professional licensing boards, and organizations involved in grants management and emergency response.
Features
- Permission-driven graph management system for creating digital identity ecosystems
- Real-time verification of credentials and eligibility criteria
- Cross-agency data sharing for increased visibility and accurate reporting
- Automated workflows for efficient resource utilization and program access
- Secure and compliant platform (SOC2, HIPAA, and FERPA) for sensitive data management
- Comprehensive data analytics for program growth and disaster preparedness
- Mobile app available in multiple languages