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PhysicsX

Category: AI Infrastructure

AI-powered platform that accelerates engineering simulation and optimization for manufacturers by automating complex physics modeling. PhysicsX was founded in 2019. The company is led by Jacomo Corbo. Based in London, UK. Team size: 101-500. Total funding raised: $487M. Latest round: Series C. Key investors include Temasek, Atomico, General Catalyst, Siemens, Applied Materials, NVIDIA (NVentures), M&G Investments, Intrepid Growth Partners, July Fund, NGP Capital, Radius Capital, Standard Investments.

Founded
2019
Headquarters
London, UK
Team size
101-500
Total funding
$487M

Value proposition

Dramatically reduces time and cost of complex simulations using proprietary deep learning models, enabling faster design cycles and improved product performance.

Products and solutions

Proprietary neural network-based surrogate models for physics simulations (digital twins), End-to-end workflow automation tools integrating with existing CAE/FEM software stacks, Custom solutions for specific industry needs like turbine blade optimization

Unique value

Combines deep domain expertise from Formula One engineering with cutting-edge machine learning to create ultra-fast surrogate models that replicate physical simulations without sacrificing accuracy.

Target customer

Large-scale manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, and energy/turbomachinery sectors.

Industries served

Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Semiconductors, Energy & Renewables, Materials, Advanced Manufacturing / Industrial Machinery

Technology advantage

Reduces multi-day or week-long simulation tasks to minutes or seconds while maintaining high fidelity, enabling rapid iteration.

How they differentiate

Differentiates through its unique blend of elite motorsport (F1) experience applied to industrial challenges and a specific focus on accelerating core simulation bottlenecks.

Main competitors

Monolith AI, Intrinsic (Alphabet), Altair Engineering, Ansys

Key partnerships

Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Deutsche Telekom

Notable customers

Rolls-Royce

Major milestones

Closed a $32M Series A round in November 2023, Named to CB Insights AI 100 list (2024), Named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list (2024), Raised $135M Series B (Jun 2025) + $20M NVentures extension (Nov 2025), ~$1B valuation, Raised $300M Series C led by Temasek (Jun 2026) at ~$2.4B valuation, team >300

Growth metrics

As of Series C (Jun 2026): doubled YoY recognized revenue, tripled booked revenue, more than doubled customer count over prior year; team >300 (doubled in 12 months).

Market positioning

Positioned as a niche expert applying high-performance engineering principles to industrial AI, focusing on deep simulation problems rather than generic analytics.

Geographic focus

Europe/Global

Patents and IP

Proprietary methods in neural surrogate modeling for multiphysics problems are claimed, but specific patent filings are not publicly detailed.

About Jacomo Corbo

Jacomo Corbo is the Co-Founder and CEO of PhysicsX. He is an experienced leader in AI design, engineering, and operational deployment. Before PhysicsX, he was the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at QuantumBlack, McKinsey's AI and data science division, where he was central to its innovation strategy and growth. He was also a Partner at McKinsey & Company. His earlier career includes roles as an Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Ottawa and Chief Race Strategist for the Alpine Endurance Team. He holds a PhD from Harvard University.

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