Merlin, Inc. Schedule 13G filing reports beneficial ownership by SnowPoint-related entities and two managers. The filing shows 84,262,893 shares outstanding as of March 16, 2026 and treats convertible Preferred Stock and exercisable Warrants exercisable within 60 days as share equivalents.
SnowPoint Ventures holds an aggregate of 1,980,701 shares (including convertible/exercisable instruments, 2.3%); SnowPoint Growth I.II holds 6,272,239 shares (7.3%); SnowPoint Ventures GP and managers Alexander Creasey and Douglas Philippone are reported as having shared voting and dispositive power over 8,252,940 shares (9.6%). The Reporting Persons disclaim status as a group.
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SnowPoint affiliates control a near-10% stake collectively with shared voting authority.
The filing documents combined beneficial ownership of 8,252,940 shares representing 9.6% of outstanding common stock as of March 16, 2026, counting Preferred Stock conversions and Warrants exercisable within 60 days. Voting and dispositive power is reported as shared across the entities and named managers.
The structure—two investment vehicles plus a GP and individual managers—means authority is concentrated through shared control. Subsequent filings would show material changes if conversions/exercises or transfers occur.
Schedule 13G disclosure follows passive/beneficial-owner format and notes conversion/exercise treatment within 60 days.
The disclosure applies the one‑for‑one conversion of Preferred Stock and immediate exercisability of Warrants when computing beneficial ownership. The percentages are calculated on 84,262,893 shares outstanding as of March 16, 2026.
The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim being a "group," and the filing lists shared voting/dispositive powers. Any change in intent or active acquisition would typically trigger a different disclosure form.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Merlin, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
590106100
(CUSIP Number)
03/16/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
590106100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
SnowPoint Ventures, LP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,980,701.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,980,701.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,980,701.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
2.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
590106100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
SnowPoint Growth I.II, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
6,272,239.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
6,272,239.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
6,272,239.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
7.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
590106100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
SnowPoint Ventures GP, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
8,252,940.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
8,252,940.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
8,252,940.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.6 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
590106100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Alexander Creasey
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
8,252,940.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
8,252,940.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
8,252,940.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.6 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
590106100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Douglas Philippone
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
8,252,940.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
8,252,940.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
8,252,940.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.6 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Merlin, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
129 South Street, Boston, MA, 02111.
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
The names of the persons filing this report (collectively, the "Reporting Persons") are:
SnowPoint Ventures, LP ("SP Ventures")
SnowPoint Growth I.II, LLC ("SP Growth I.II")
SnowPoint Ventures GP, LLC ("SP Ventures GP")
Alexander Creasey ("Creasey")
Douglas Philippone ("Philippone")
The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a "group" for purposes of this Schedule 13G.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
595 Pacific Ave., 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94133
(c)
Citizenship:
SP Ventures Delaware
SP Growth I.II Delaware
SP Ventures GP Delaware
Creasey United States
Philippone United States
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
590106100
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
Row 9 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G sets forth the aggregate number of shares of common stock of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person and is incorporated by reference.
The Reporting Persons' ownership of the Issuer's securities consists of (i) 1,593,002 shares of common stock, 190,914 shares of Series A preferred stock ("Preferred Stock") immediately convertible into common stock on a one-for-one basis, and warrants (the "Warrants") immediately exercisable for up to 196,785 shares of common stock held directly by SP Ventures; and (ii) 5,044,528 shares of common stock, 604,560 shares of Preferred Stock immediately convertible into common stock on a one-for-one basis, and Warrants immediately exercisable for up to 623,151 shares of common stock held directly by SP Growth I.II.
SP Ventures GP is the general partner of SP Ventures and the manager of SP Growth I.II and Messrs. Creasey and Philippone are the managers of SP Ventures GP. Each of SP Ventures GP, and Messrs. Creasey and Philippone shares voting and investment authority over the shares held by each of SP Ventures and SP Growth I.II.
(b)
Percent of class:
Row 11 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G sets forth the percentages of the shares of common stock of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person and is incorporated by reference. The percentage set forth in each row 11 is based upon 84,262,893 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 16, 2026 as reported in the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 20, 2026, and giving effect to the conversion of Preferred Stock and exercise of Warrants held by the Reporting Persons, to the extent convertible and/or exercisable within 60 days hereof, as referenced herein.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Row 5 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G sets forth the sole power to vote or to direct the vote of securities of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person and is incorporated by reference.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
Row 6 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G sets forth the shared power to vote or to direct the vote of securities of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person and is incorporated by reference.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Row 7 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G sets forth the sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of securities of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person and is incorporated by reference.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Row 8 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G sets forth the shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of securities of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person and is incorporated by reference.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
SnowPoint Ventures, LP
Signature:
/s/ Alexander Creasey
Name/Title:
By SnowPoint Ventures GP, LLC, Its General Partner, By Alexander Creasey, Manager
Date:
03/23/2026
SnowPoint Growth I.II, LLC
Signature:
/s/ Alexander Creasey
Name/Title:
By SnowPoint Ventures GP, LLC, Its Manager, By Alexander Creasey, Manager
What stake do SnowPoint entities report in Merlin, Inc. (BACQ)?
The filing reports SnowPoint Ventures GP, Creasey and Philippone beneficially own 8,252,940 shares, equal to 9.6% of common stock as of March 16, 2026. This count includes convertible Preferred Stock and exercisable Warrants within 60 days.
How were SnowPoint's percentages calculated in the Schedule 13G?
Percentages use a denominator of 84,262,893 shares outstanding as of March 16, 2026. Calculations give effect to Preferred Stock conversions and Warrants exercisable within 60 days, per the filing's stated method.
Do the Reporting Persons claim to be a group in the filing for BACQ?
No. The Reporting Persons explicitly disclaim status as a "group" in the filing while noting shared voting and dispositive power across the SnowPoint entities and named managers.
What specific holdings does SnowPoint Ventures report?
SnowPoint Ventures reports ownership of 1,593,002 common shares, 190,914 Preferred (convertible one‑for‑one), and Warrants exercisable for 196,785 shares, totaling 1,980,701 shares (2.3% as of March 16, 2026).
What holdings are reported for SnowPoint Growth I.II in the Schedule 13G?
SnowPoint Growth I.II reports 5,044,528 common shares, 604,560 Preferred (convertible one‑for‑one), and Warrants exercisable for 623,151 shares, totaling 6,272,239 shares (7.3% as of March 16, 2026).
