CuspAI

Based in Cambridge, UK, and founded by Max Welling and Chad Edwards in 2024, Cusp AI Limited operates as a materials design company that utilizes its artificial intelligence (AI) platform to address global sustainability and clean energy challenges. In September 2025, Cusp AI Limited raised USD 100 million in series A funding from investors New Enterprise Associates, Temasek Holdings, Samsung Venture Investment, Nventures and Zero Prime Ventures. The firm as of June 2024, has an office in Cambridge, UK, with operations also based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company harnesses advanced generative AI, deep learning, and molecular simulation to expedite the development of next-generation materials.

Their platform functions akin to a search engine for materials, enabling precise customization of properties for novel structures. CuspAI's core innovation lies in its AI-driven platform that facilitates the rapid generation and evaluation of materials tailored to specific functionalities. This includes designing materials for carbon capture and storage, a technology aimed at mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Beyond climate solutions, CuspAI explores applications in energy storage, catalysis, and purification systems.