Marengo
AI-Native Engineering Firm designing Data Centers
Founders
- Emil AresFounder/CEO
- Gad MarconiFounder/CTO
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About Marengo
Marengo is an AI-native engineering firm designing data centers in half the time and half the cost. We have $4M in design partnerships with two of the world's largest developers ($XB). Marengo is backed by YC, Exor, Future Planet Capital, undisclosed $2B AUM family office, and other top-tier investors. Our team includes the former President & CEO of Saipem America ($3B+ P&L), former President of Exyte's Advanced Technology Facilities GBU ($6B+ P&L) and more.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Marengo: questions
Which YC batch was Marengo in?
Marengo was in Y Combinator's Summer 2026 batch (S26).
Is Marengo still active?
Y Combinator lists Marengo as active.
Who founded Marengo?
Marengo's founders, as listed on its YC page: Emil Ares (Founder/CEO), Gad Marconi (Founder/CTO).
Where is Marengo based?
Marengo lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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