Large Language Models Startups

Optimus is a SaaS platform serving vocational training providers in the UK, priced per learner per month. With 170 customers averaging $40,000 annually, the company hit $8M ARR in 2024, growing 20% YoY with minimal 2.3% churn. Founder Richard Olberg, a serial entrepreneur who previously sold a company, bootstrapped the initial technology, later raised $8-9M across multiple rounds, and is now leveraging LLMs to accelerate growth.