PhysicsX
PhysicsX builds AI software for engineering and manufacturing companies, with clients in aerospace, automotive, semiconductors, materials and energy. The London-based company has raised $487M and employs 305 people.
The growth story
PhysicsX grew from 5 to 305 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $487M along the way, most recently a Series C in June 2026.
About
PhysicsX develops AI tools for engineering workflows, targeting complex challenges in industries like aerospace and automotive. Its software aims to accelerate innovation across the entire engineering lifecycle.
The company has raised $487M, including a Series C in 2026, and employs 305 people. Its investor base includes General Catalyst, Atomico and Applied Materials.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is PhysicsX's largest function with 131 staff, accounting for 43% of headcount. The company operates from offices in London and New York.
The PhysicsX org chart
Jacomo Corbo (CEO & Co-Founder) leads 43 mapped leaders with 4 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 182 (+92% YoY), Operations 22 (+144% YoY), Information Technology 15 (+275% YoY), Human Resources 11 (+38% YoY), Business Development 10 (+25% YoY), Arts and Design 10 (+43% YoY).
Talent flow
PhysicsX recruits heavily from McKinsey and its AI arm QuantumBlack, which together account for 52 hires. Imperial College London is the top academic source, contributing 28 alumni. Median tenure is just 1 year.
Most common previous employers of PhysicsX staff: McKinsey & Company (27), QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey (25), Imperial College London (13), Rolls-Royce (8), Siemens Digital Industries Software (6), Microsoft (6). Former PhysicsX employees most often moved to Pillar VC (1), Arogya Labs (1), a&o Hostels (1), Tessl (1), Latent Labs (1), Nominal (1).
Alumni worth knowing
Hiring now
PhysicsX is currently recruiting for multiple positions, though it advises candidates to apply only for roles that match their skillset.
Web traffic
Traffic mix: 28% direct, 55% search, 3% social, 0% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at PhysicsX: Python (Programming Language) (203), Machine Learning (117), MATLAB (114), Data Analysis (97), Microsoft Office (89), Research Skills (81), Project Management (79), C++ (78).
Where the team actually sits
PhysicsX people are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (99), United Kingdom (39), New York, United States (32), New York City Metropolitan Area (14).
Search footprint
PhysicsX attracts about 328 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $5K a month if bought through ads. It gained 77 ranking keywords and lost 69 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 4.10 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 4.10 / 5
- Senior management
- 3.50 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 3.10 / 5
Frequently asked
PhysicsX has 305 employees as of September 2026.
PhysicsX has raised $487M in total, most recently a Series C round in June 2026.
PhysicsX was founded in 2019 by Jacomo Corbo.
Jacomo Corbo (CEO & Co-Founder) sits at the top of PhysicsX's reporting structure, with 4 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current PhysicsX staff are McKinsey & Company (27 people), QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey (25 people), Imperial College London (13 people).
Former PhysicsX employees most often move to Pillar VC (1), Arogya Labs (1), a&o Hostels (1).
PhysicsX attracts about 328 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $5K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among PhysicsX staff are Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, MATLAB, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office.
PhysicsX staff are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (99), United Kingdom (39), New York, United States (32).
PhysicsX has about 182 people in Engineering, up 92% over the past year, as of September 2026.
PhysicsX has about 22 people in Operations, up 144% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 240 current and 33 former PhysicsX profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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