PhysicsX, a London-based deeptech startup founded by ex-Formula 1 engineers, is set to raise up to $100 million from Nvidia to accelerate the digital transformation of aerospace and defence manufacturing through AI-driven simulation technology.
The investment follows PhysicsX’s $20 million round in June and its earlier $135 million Series B, signalling growing investor confidence in the company’s AI-native engineering approach. Nvidia’s participation underscores its expanding strategy to support European startups building next-generation simulation, automation, and generative design platforms that complement its GPU and software ecosystem.
Under the agreement, Nvidia has the option to contribute an additional $80 million in PhysicsX’s next round, marking a deeper, long-term partnership aimed at embedding PhysicsX’s technology into Nvidia’s global AI ecosystem. This move aligns with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s public commitment to channel billions into UK-based AI innovators.
Founded in 2019 by Jacomo Corbo and Robin Tuluie, both veterans of Formula 1 engineering, PhysicsX has developed a proprietary platform that uses AI-powered physics simulation to design and test manufacturing components across extreme conditions, without the need for costly prototypes.
The software can predict material behaviour, structural response, and performance under real-world stresses, allowing engineers to iterate rapidly, cutting design cycles and reducing manufacturing costs. This capability is especially critical in sectors such as aerospace and defence, where precision, safety, and performance are non-negotiable.
Companies including Rio Tinto, Siemens, and Applied Materials already use PhysicsX’s technology to optimize industrial processes, validate designs faster, and improve the durability of components. Beyond defence, the platform is gaining traction in automotive, semiconductor, and energy industries seeking to modernize their production with AI.
PhysicsX’s founders are applying their experience from high-performance motorsport engineering, where milliseconds matter, to some of the world’s most complex manufacturing challenges. Their mission: to enable engineers to test, validate, and perfect parts virtually before production begins.
By merging advanced AI simulation engines with real-world physics, PhysicsX is helping manufacturers replace time-consuming physical trials with virtual testing environments that deliver the same accuracy at a fraction of the cost. The result is faster product development, fewer failures, and higher confidence in every design iteration.
As Nvidia deepens its presence in Europe, the partnership with PhysicsX highlights a shared vision: harnessing AI to revolutionize how industries design and build physical products. With strong financial backing and proven technology, PhysicsX is positioned to lead a new wave of intelligent manufacturing, where AI and simulation power the next generation of aerospace and defence innovation.
