"As hype around AI has skyrocketed in recent years, and the biggest tech companies have reoriented themselves around the technology, there's also been a profusion of new start-ups that offer their own AI-powered products. Also: AWS's new agentic solution is a searchable AI hub for all your enterprise needs Today, businesses can choose from an almost dizzying variety of AI tools. Those gaining ground above the others in the market signal which kinds of services create real value to businesses."
"Also: 86% of businesses use AI for this one surprising task, Deloitte finds "Unlike infrastructure providers, which reflect the capabilities startups are enabling (compute, models, developer tools), these companies show where AI is actually being applied in products and workflows and that distinction matters," a16z partners Olivia Moore, Marc Andrusko, and Seema Amble wrote in a summary of their findings."
Mercury customer spending data identifies the top 50 AI-native companies that startups buy from, with OpenAI and Anthropic occupying the top two positions. Recognizable companies on the list include ElevenLabs, Perplexity, Canva, Midjourney, and Grammarly. Four vibe coding companies appeared on the list, indicating rising interest in code-focused AI tools. The list highlights many lesser-known firms that reveal more granular areas of AI application across products and workflows. Infrastructure providers reflect enabling capabilities, while application companies show where AI is actually being applied to create business value.
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