Applied Computing Raises £15M in Funding

Applied Computing Raises £15M in Funding

Applied Computing, a London-based software company building specialized foundation models for energy operations, has raised £15 million ($20M) in funding. The company specializes in creating AI models tailored for upstream, downstream, and petrochemical operations by integrating language models with physics and chemical engineering data.

The funding round was led by engineering group KBR, with participation from new investor Databricks Ventures.

The company plans to use the new capital to fund its expansion into the United States through the opening of a new office in Houston, Texas, and to increase investment in its core AI research and development.

Founded in 2023 by Callum Adamson and Dr. Sam Tukra, Applied Computing is mission-driven to solve complex challenges in the energy sector. Their flagship product, the Orbital platform, combines AI with physics-based models to optimize energy operations and improve data utilization for industrial facilities.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://appliedcomputing.com

Company: Applied Computing

Raised: £15M

Round: Series A

Funding Date: July 2026

Lead Investor: KBR

Additional Investors: Databricks Ventures

Software Category: Industrial AI