London-based PhysicsX just scored $135 million Series B to transform how we design and build everything, from fighter jets to semiconductors. What makes them unique? Their founders come straight from the elite world of F1 racing and cutting-edge AI. Co-founders Jacomo Corbo (ex-QuantumBlack & Renault F1 strategist) and Robin Tuluie (Bentley & Mercedes F1 tech lead) are using their motorsport DNA to bring AI-native tools to some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges.
They claim, their platform doesn’t just make engineering faster, it helps engineers solve problems even supercomputers used to choke on.
This round was led by Atomico, with big-name backing from Temasek, Siemens, Applied Materials, and more. That’s not just Silicon Valley hype, it’s a deep tech endorsement from global industrial heavyweights.
“PhysicsX is unlocking a new paradigm,” said Atomico Partner Laura Connell. “They’re empowering engineers to solve problems once beyond human intuition.”
The UK tech startup has already quadrupled its revenue since its $30M Series A in 2023 and grown to a team of 150+. With $135M now in hand, they’re scaling fast, especially into North America.
Why Engineers are freaking out over “AI-Native” tools
Forget clunky CAD software. PhysicsX uses AI to help engineers simulate, optimise and solve at lightning speed. Think: designing an electric jet engine or quantum chip in weeks, not years. With pressure mounting across aerospace, energy, defence and automotive, industries are turning to AI to stay competitive and PhysicsX is leading the charge.
CEO Jacomo Corbo put it bluntly: “The tectonic plates of the global economy are shifting. Engineering has to keep up, or collapse. Our AI helps future-proof the industries that power the world.”
