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September 30, 2026

Exclusive: Backed, SOSV back AI world models lab Zenithon

Zenithon is working on world models for extreme physics

Freya Pratty

2 min read

Zenithon, a London-based AI lab working on world models for extreme physics, has raised a $10m round from Backed, Lunar, Seraphim, MMC and SOSV.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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