Find your path to Lukas
1,191 people in our graph share verified history with Lukas — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Garry TanunlockedLukas: together at Y Combinator (2025)
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Lukas: together at Sorbonne Université
About
Lukas Bock leads Mercura after serving as an AI engineer at Google X where he built machine learning systems, and as a data scientist at Allianz supporting AI deployment across its global operations. He attended the University of Cambridge and has long-standing familiarity with construction and mechanical systems industries through family background.
Co-Founder & CEO at MercuraYC W25
Intro paths
YC
Lukas went through Y Combinator (Winter 2025) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Gustaf Alstromer — the partner who ran Mercura's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Lukas can intro founders to Mercura's investors below.
Mercura's investors · 4
Co-founders at Mercura
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Stefan ZhengCo-Founder & CPO
Experience
- Mercura (YC W25)Co-Founder & CEOcurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- GoogleAI Resident | Google X2024Mountain View, California, United States
- AllianzData Scientist in Global Data & AI2023 — 2024
- Cyber-Human LabCollaborator2023Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
- European Patent OfficeFreelance Software Consultant2021 — 2022
- Bayerisches Staatsministerium für DigitalesAI Trend Researcher2022
- Digital Product School by UnternehmerTUMAI Engineer2021Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- TUMCREATEResearch Intern2021Singapore/Munich
- ITQ GmbHSoftware Development2018 — 2021Garching Hochbrück
- T-Systems InternationalSales Consultant2019Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
- Rolls-Royce Motor CarsIntern | R&D Vehicle Body2018Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
- Audi Business Innovation GmbHConsultant2018München
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Lukas Bock?
- Lukas Bock leads Mercura after serving as an AI engineer at Google X where he built machine learning systems, and as a data scientist at Allianz supporting AI deployment across its global operations. He attended the University of Cambridge and has long-standing familiarity with construction and mechanical systems industries through family background.
- Where does Lukas Bock work?
- Lukas Bock is Co-Founder & CEO of Mercura.
- What companies did Lukas Bock found?
- Lukas Bock founded Mercura.
- Where did Lukas Bock go to school?
- Lukas Bock studied at University of Cambridge (Master's Thesis); Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) (Honors Degree, Technology Management); Stiftung Bayerische EliteAkademie (BEA).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,230
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Sam AltmanPresidentFounded Tools for Humanity +3Garry TanPresident & CEOFounded Y Combinator +1Jessica LivingstonCo-founderFounded Y CombinatorAlexis OhanianPartnerFounded RedditFred EhrsamYC Summer 2012Founded Nudge +1Matt HuangYC Winter 2011Founded Paradigm +1
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University of Cambridge mafia589
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Stewart ButterfieldMPhilFounded Flickr +1Demis HassabisBAFounded Google Deepmind +2C. Giovanni TraversoMBFounded Teal Bio +4Immad AkhundMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded Mercury Technologies, Inc. +3Inaki BerenguerMasterFounded InfiniteWatch +2Harish AgarwalMaster of Philosophy - MPhilFounded Nori +2
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Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) mafia70
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Anselm BauerHonours DegreeFounded Stylight +1Sebastian SchuonHonours DegreeFounded Stylight +1Roman SchumacherHonours DegreeFounded Personio +1Vlad LataHonors DegreeFounded KONUX +1Benjamin GuentherHonors Degree Technology ManagementFounded Stylight +1Mike WaxHonours DegreeFounded KONUX +1
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Sorbonne Université mafia9
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Nicolas MachadoFounded LumeSamuel MarcianoBi Bachelor's Degree Mathematics and Computer ScienceFounded WeelIsaline GoudeauEngineering BachelorFounded ArianaCesar Valencia GallardoMaster in Molecular and Cellular BiologyFounded FaircraftAdèle JamesResearch DoctorateFounded PhagosSamuel HassineMaster of Science - MSFounded Filigran
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Stiftung Bayerische EliteAkademie (BEA) mafia6
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Same school
Also attended Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM)93
Gabriel MatuschkaPartner at Fly VenturesAnselm BauerCo-Founder at Alasco at PICUS CAPITALSebastian SchuonCo-Founder at Alasco at PICUS CAPITALFrederic KostInvestor at HV CapitalFabian GrunerInvestor at HV CapitalNelly MarkovaPartner - Molten East at Molten Ventures
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Also attended Stiftung Bayerische EliteAkademie (BEA)10
Christian LautnerFounding Managing Partner at Heal CapitalKatharina SchildAssociate Manager at Danone Manifesto VentureMaxim FrenkelInvestment Partner at Blossom CapitalHana BesbesVenture Partner at Healthtech CapitalSusie MeierInvestor at HV CapitalLukas LangeFounder at Probably Genetic
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Also attended Technical University of Munich469
Daan BoekhoudtInvestment Analyst at Cottonwood Technology FundJulian von EckartsbergManaging Director Europe at Burda Principal InvestmentsLuisa DüsbergPrincipal at Burda Principal InvestmentsHannes Voucko-GlocknerInvestment Analyst at Burda Principal InvestmentsPaula SchultheissSenior Associate at AN Venture PartnersThomas MeierPartner, Head of Resilience in Energy & Resources Investments at Verve Ventures
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Madison LenormandInvestor at DaphniSafak Araz KozluExperts | Investment Advisory at 212Candace JohnsonSSIT Investment Committee at Seraphim SpaceJulien HédouEntrepreneur in Residence at Boutique Venture PartnersJean-David ZhuInvestment Analyst at Orbit StartupsElisabeth GustafssonBusiness Development at GU Ventures AB
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Shared employers
Also worked at Mercura (YC W25)1
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Kai-Fu LeeChairman of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AIBrian SingermanCo-founder of GPx; Partner Emeritus at Founders FundHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewAydin SenkutFounder & Managing Partner at FelicisLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalGArash FerdowsiCo-founder of Dropbox
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