Antioch Inc. Raises $32 Million in Series A Funding
Antioch Inc., a New York-based startup specializing in high-fidelity simulation for Physical AI at cloud scale, announced it has secured $32 million in a Series A funding round. The funding was led by Greylock Partners, with participation from A* Capital, Category Ventures, BoxGroup Ventures, Icehouse Ventures Ltd., Palantir Technologies Inc., Foxglove Inc., Nvidia, and Groq Inc.
Revolutionizing Autonomous System Testing
Antioch Inc. aims to transform the way autonomous machines are tested by moving the process into a simulated environment. The company's software allows teams to conduct thousands of simulated experiments in parallel, significantly reducing the need for costly physical tests. Co-founder Harry Mellsop stated, "Taking autonomous systems into the real world requires a new approach to testing, one built on high-fidelity simulation that supports faster, safer, and more reliable deployment."
Use of Funds
The new capital will be directed towards product development, hiring engineering talent, and enhancing Antioch's simulation capabilities. This investment is expected to accelerate the company's efforts in providing more reliable and efficient testing solutions for robotics, autonomy, and perception teams.
Founders and Leadership
Antioch was founded by Alex Langshur, Colton Swingle, and Harry Mellsop. Mellsop, who previously worked on Tesla's Autopilot software, brings significant expertise to the company. Langshur and Swingle have a history of successful ventures, having founded Transpose Inc., which was acquired by Chainalysis Inc.
Location and Future Outlook
Based in New York, United States, Antioch is poised to leverage this funding round to expand its reach and further develop its innovative simulation software. The backing from prominent investors signals confidence in Antioch's potential to revolutionize autonomous system testing.