Zenithon AI raises $10M for AI world models in fusion, rocketry, and semiconductors. Led by Backed VC, Lunar Ventures, Seraphim Space, MMC Ventures, and SOSV.
Amount Raised
$10 Million
Round Type
Seed
Investors
Description
Zenithon AI, a London-based startup, has raised $10 million to develop AI world models that accelerate simulations in fusion energy, rocketry, and semiconductor manufacturing. The funding was led by Backed VC, Lunar Ventures, Seraphim Space, MMC Ventures, and SOSV, with angel investors also participating. The company aims to test one million engineering designs in the time previously required for a single simulation. Founded by Alex Higginbottom and Abetharan Antony, Zenithon AI applies machine learning to extreme physics challenges.
Quick answer
Zenithon AI raised $10 Million in a Seed round, dated September 30, 2026. Investors: Seraphim Space, Sosv, Backed VC, Lunar Ventures and MMC Ventures.
- How much did Zenithon AI raise?
- Zenithon AI raised $10 Million in a Seed round on September 30, 2026.
- Who invested in Zenithon AI?
- Seraphim Space, Sosv, Backed VC, Lunar Ventures and MMC Ventures are named as investors in this round.
- What does Zenithon AI do?
- Zenithon AI develops machine learning world models to accelerate simulations in fusion energy, rocketry, and semiconductor manufacturing.
- Where is Zenithon AI based and how big is it?
- Fundz records about 10 employees.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Manufacturing and Software around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Zenithon AI that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Neuron Industries raised $10M (Seed) on October 29, 2026.
- Aerium raised $2.5M (Seed) on October 16, 2026.
- Scarlet raised $50M (Series B) on October 12, 2026.
- SiMa.ai raised $150M (Series C) on September 28, 2026.
- Tokoshie raised an undisclosed amount (Seed) on September 9, 2026.
- Reframe Systems raised $40M on August 31, 2026.
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