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.
Founder 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 · 3
Co-founders at Mercura
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Stefan ZhengFounder
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 Founder 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).
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