Pre Seed · AI & Machine Learning · Munich, Germany · Founded 2026 · 1–10 employees
Horizontal develops a modular multi-agent operations platform designed to automate factory workflows end-to-end. The software integrates directly with existing enterprise systems including ERP, MES, CMMS, and QMS to handle daily plant coordination tasks automatically. Its AI agents perform duties such as re-sequencing production schedules during order changes, checking material availability, and managing quality investigations. Founded by Niklas Marxer and Jakob Hermeler, the company was selected for the Y Combinator Fall 2026 cohort and backed by the UnternehmerTUM incubator.