Jacomo Corbo
CEO of PhysicsX since 2023 (joined as Co-CEO alongside founder Robin Tuluie). Harvard PhD. Co-founded and led QuantumBlack (McKinsey's AI lab) as Chief Scientist; also served as Chief Race Strategist for the Renault/Alpine Formula 1 team.
Jacomo Corbo holds a PhD in Computer Science from Harvard (2008, algorithmic game theory). During his doctorate he worked with the Renault F1 Team, becoming Chief Race Strategist during back-to-back World Championship wins. In 2009 he co-founded QuantumBlack, a data-science and AI consultancy, as Chief Scientist; it was acquired by McKinsey & Company, where Corbo became a Partner before departing in 2023. PhysicsX, founded in 2019/2020 by Robin Tuluie and Nico Haag, builds an AI-native engineering platform using physics AI and geometric deep learning to speed up physical simulation for aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy. Corbo joined in 2023 as Co-CEO and is now sole CEO. Headquartered in the UK with a New York office, the company has raised over $300M, including a $135M Series B (2025), from backers including Atomico, General Catalyst, Temasek, NVIDIA, and Siemens.
Overview
- Role
- CEO, PhysicsX (joined Feb 2023 as Co-CEO; sole CEO since)
- Based in
- London, UK
- Prior experience
- QuantumBlack / McKinsey AI (Co-Founder & Chief Scientist), Renault/Alpine F1 (Chief Race Strategist)
- uk.linkedin.com/in/jacomo-corbo
- X / Twitter
- x.com/jacomocorbo
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Frequently asked
- Who is Jacomo Corbo?
- Jacomo Corbo holds a PhD in Computer Science from Harvard (2008, algorithmic game theory). During his doctorate he worked with the Renault F1 Team, becoming Chief Race Strategist during back-to-back World Championship wins. In 2009 he co-founded QuantumBlack, a data-science and AI consultancy, as Chief Scientist; it was acquired by McKinsey & Company, where Corbo became a Partner before departing in 2023. PhysicsX, founded in 2019/2020 by Robin Tuluie and Nico Haag, builds an AI-native engineering platform using physics AI and geometric deep learning to speed up physical simulation for aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy. Corbo joined in 2023 as Co-CEO and is now sole CEO. Headquartered in the UK with a New York office, the company has raised over $300M, including a $135M Series B (2025), from backers including Atomico, General Catalyst, Temasek, NVIDIA, and Siemens.
- What is Jacomo Corbo's role?
- Jacomo Corbo is CEO, PhysicsX (joined Feb 2023 as Co-CEO; sole CEO since), based in London, UK.
- Where did Jacomo Corbo work before?
- Jacomo Corbo's prior roles include QuantumBlack / McKinsey AI (Co-Founder & Chief Scientist), Renault/Alpine F1 (Chief Race Strategist).
Sources & citations6
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Harvard PhD in Computer Science ('08, advised by David Parkes); F1 Chief Race Strategist and QuantumBlack Chief Scientist career arc.
Harvard SEAS: Alumni profile: Jacomo Corbo, Ph.D. '08Verified2024-03-01 - 2
Jacomo Corbo joins PhysicsX as Co-CEO, alongside founder Robin Tuluie; prior QuantumBlack co-founder/Chief Scientist and McKinsey Partner; Renault F1 Chief Race Strategist.
PhysicsX newsroom: Jacomo Corbo Joins PhysicsX as Co-CEOVerified2023-02-09 - 3
Current Co-Founder & CEO title and PhysicsX platform description; co-founders Haag and Tuluie (reflects PhysicsX's current self-presentation).
PhysicsX: AboutReported2026-08-07 - 4
PhysicsX raises $135M Series B; co-founder Robin Tuluie named.
PhysicsX newsroom: PhysicsX Raises $135M Series B to Usher in a New Era of AI-Native Engineering and ManufacturingVerified2025-06-22 - 5
PhysicsX Series C valuation ~$2.4bn; investors include NVIDIA and Siemens.
Manufacturing Digital: PhysicsX's US$2.4bn Industry AI Funded by NVIDIA and SiemensReported2026-08-01 - 6
Co-Founder & CEO title (third-party corroboration, reflects PhysicsX's current self-presentation).
Crunchbase: Jacomo Corbo - Co-Founder & CEO @ PhysicsXReported2026-08-07