Invertix joins Y Combinator for AI energy infrastructure
Munich-based startup Invertix, which develops AI to operate energy infrastructure, has been accepted into Y Combinator's Fall 2026 batch just seven months after its founding. Founded in February by CEO Joseph Perrotta and CTO Kaan Durmaz, the company addresses the energy transition's bottleneck of skilled staff shortages by building on large AI models with its own layer trained on energy operations. Invertix has four pilot projects, including with TotalEnergies On, and has contracted over 50 GW of renewable capacity with a sales pipeline exceeding 100 GW. The startup raised a €1.7 million pre-seed round in May led by Vireo Ventures. As part of YC's standard deal, it receives $500,000, joining a select group of European energy AI firms in the accelerator.
- •Invertix was accepted into Y Combinator's Fall 2026 batch.
- •Founded in February 2026 by Joseph Perrotta (CEO) and Kaan Durmaz (CTO).
- •Has 50+ GW renewable capacity under contract, a 100+ GW pipeline, and four pilots including TotalEnergies On.
