Contrario AI

Mercura is building AI software for the backbone of the economy—the companies that keep the world running. Based in Munich, it operates with a small, fully in-person team. The company is backed by Y Combinator and was part of YC's W25 batch, having raised a heavily oversubscribed round at one of the highest valuations in its cohort. It surpassed $1M in annual recurring revenue in under a year and aims to reach $10M ARR by the end of 2026. Mercura was founded by Lukas, Stefan and Sean, with co-founder Lukas growing up in a trades family with over 115 years active in construction.

Plato is a company aiming to transform the wholesale industry, a sector valued at $48 trillion globally. It was founded by individuals with deep experience in both wholesale and technology, who saw wholesalers struggle with outdated ERP systems. Plato built an AI-driven platform that overlays existing ERP systems to provide real-time insights, automate manual processes, and enable smarter decision-making without requiring ERP replacements. Its mission is to make advanced AI accessible to wholesalers of all sizes and to level the playing field so these vital businesses can thrive. The company is backed by top-tier EU and US venture capitalists and advised by executives from Miro, Celonis, and Microsoft, with a founding story rooted in saving a family wholesale business from closure.

Telli is a startup that launched at Y Combinator and has grown to over $2M in annualized revenue. The company has a team of 12 and is led by founders Finn (CEO), Philipp (COO), and Seb (CTO). The founders previously ran contact center operations for Enpal's heat pump unit, bringing hands-on operational experience to telli. Telli’s website is telli.com.