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AI that simulates fusion and rockets

Deal of the Week, Upside episode 110: Zenithon, $10m Seed

Deal of the Week

Startup
Zenithon
What
AI models simulating extreme physics: fusion, rockets, chips
Raised
$10m Seed
Investors
Backed VC, Lunar, Seraphim, MMC, SOSV
Where
London, United Kingdom
Picked by
Dan Bowyer

We've spent a fair bit of time with Alex and Abie — so this one's personal. Zenithon builds AI models that simulate extreme physics. Fusion reactors. Rockets. Chips. The stuff where a failed test costs months and millions (or a crater). They've just raised a $10m seed from Backed VC, Lunar, Seraphim, MMC and SOSV. Physical AI is where I think the real money gets made next — software that understands atoms, not just tokens. Fusion is on like Donkey Kong, and someone has to model the plasma before anyone builds the reactor. Break legs, hearts and wallets, gents.

Why it matters

Dan Bowyer
Host, Upside

“They do AI models that simulate extreme physics, fusion reactors, rockets, chips, and all that good stuff.”

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