Applied Computing
Applied Computing builds AI systems for the energy industry, helping companies optimize operations and decision-making. The London-based startup raised $32M in Series A funding and employs 52 people.
The growth story
Applied Computing grew from 1 to 52 employees between 2022 and 2026, raising $32M along the way, most recently a Series A in July 2026.
About
Applied Computing's Orbital system uses AI to help energy companies process and act on their operational data in real time. The product targets engineers and operators in industries like oil and gas, aiming to replace legacy systems that currently leave over 90% of data unused.
The company launched in 2023 and quickly secured $32M in Series A funding from investors including Databricks Ventures and KBR. With 52 employees, it draws heavily from energy industry veterans, particularly from Shell and Imperial College London.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is the largest function at Applied Computing, with 11 employees. The company has a median tenure of just one year, suggesting rapid scaling since its 2023 founding.
The Applied Computing org chart
Callum Adamson (CEO & Co-Founder | Applied Computing) leads 19 mapped leaders with 2 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 18 (+100% YoY), Business Development 6 (+20% YoY), Human Resources 4 (+300% YoY), Information Technology 3 (+200% YoY).
Talent flow
Applied Computing recruits heavily from Shell, which accounts for 13 of its 41 analyzed profiles. Imperial College London is the top academic source, contributing 5 hires. Alumni have moved to diverse roles, including at Andela and ITV.
Most common previous employers of Applied Computing staff: Shell (13), Imperial College London (5), Kraken (2), Distributed (2), Cairn Vedanta Oil and Gas (2), bp (2). Former Applied Computing employees most often moved to Andela (1), SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) (1), Daiser (1), Spiral Scout (1), Almma Health (1), ITV (1).
Web traffic
Traffic mix: 0% direct, 0% search, 0% social, 0% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Applied Computing: Project Management (19), Python (Programming Language) (18), Leadership (16), Business Strategy (15), Machine Learning (15), Artificial Intelligence (AI) (15), Management (14), Research Skills (13).
Where the team actually sits
Applied Computing people are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (12), Karnataka, India (7), United Kingdom (7), Victoria, Australia (1).
Search footprint
Applied Computing attracts about 82 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $0K a month if bought through ads. It gained 7 ranking keywords and lost 6 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 3.00 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 5.00 / 5
- Senior management
- 5.00 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 3.00 / 5
Frequently asked
Applied Computing has 52 employees as of September 2026.
Applied Computing has raised $32M in total, most recently a Series A round in July 2026.
Applied Computing was founded in 2023 by Callum Adamson, Samyakh (Sam) Tukra.
Callum Adamson (CEO & Co-Founder | Applied Computing) sits at the top of Applied Computing's reporting structure, with 2 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Applied Computing staff are Shell (13 people), Imperial College London (5 people), Kraken (2 people).
Former Applied Computing employees most often move to Andela (1), SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) (1), Daiser (1).
Applied Computing attracts about 82 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $0K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Applied Computing staff are Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Leadership, Business Strategy, Machine Learning.
Applied Computing staff are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (12), Karnataka, India (7), United Kingdom (7).
Applied Computing has about 18 people in Engineering, up 100% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Applied Computing has about 6 people in Business Development, up 20% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 41 current and 9 former Applied Computing profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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