# Mach42

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/mach42

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Oxford, UK
- Website: www.mach42.ai/
- Total disclosed funding: $12M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 18, 2026)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Based in the UK, Mach42 Limited specializes in advanced AI-driven solutions for the semiconductor industry, providing tools that enhance verification and simulation processes to streamline electronic design workflows.Mach42 Limited was founded in 2019 in Oxford, UK, focusing on delivering AI solutions for the semiconductor sector. Mach42 is led by CEO Bijan Kiani. The leadership and founder group includes Brett Larder as Co-founder and CTO, Muhammad Kasim as Co-founder and CSO. In July 2026, Mach42 Limited raised GBP 7 million in series A funding led by Longview Innovation, with participation from BGF Investment Management and Foresight Group.Mach42 Limited specializes in advanced AI-driven solutions for the semiconductor industry, offering a discovery platform that significantly accelerates verification and simulation processes. Their core product suite includes tools for intelligent test plan development, circuit model creation, and multi-physics simulation, which address critical challenges in analog circuit analysis and design. These products leverage sophisticated algorithms to reduce design exploration timelines from months to days, enabling engineers to generate accurate surrogate models compatible with industry-standard SPICE simulators. Mach42's client base includes semiconductor manufacturers and design firms in North America, Europe, and Asia, applied in various sectors including consumer electronics, automotive, and telecommunications.Mach42 Limited generates revenue through structured partnerships and direct sales of its software solutions to clients in the semiconductor sector. Business transactions typically occur through subscription-based models, where clients pay for access to the discovery platform and its associated tools on a recurring basis. Additionally, the company engages in collaborative projects with clients to offer tailored solutions that enhance their design capabilities. The revenue framework is supported by flagship offerings, including proprietary analog simulation tools designed to streamline the verification process and improve operational efficiency.In July 2026, Mach42 Limited raised GBP 7 million in series A funding led by Longview Innovation, with participation from BGF Investment Management and Foresight Group to scale its engineering and business development teams and accelerate commercial adoption of its AI-powered semiconductor simulation technology. The company plans to introduce upcoming products aimed at further enhancing its tool suite, with specific release dates yet to be confirmed. Additionally, Mach42 targets expansion into North American and Asian markets, with the intention to establish a broader presence by 2027.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 18, 2026, $9.5M — Foresight Group, Longview Innovation, BGF Investment Management
- Seed, Mar 31, 2021, $2.2M — Foresight Group, Oxford Technology Management, Parkwalk Advisors, Oxford University Innovation Limited, Williams Advanced Engineering Limited

## Investors

- Foresight Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foresight-group) — Seed, Series A
- Oxford Technology Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/oxford-technology-management) — Seed
- Parkwalk Advisors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/parkwalk-advisors) — Seed
- Oxford University Innovation Limited — Seed
- Williams Advanced Engineering Limited — Seed
- Longview Innovation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/longview-innovation) — Series A
- BGF Investment Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bgf-investment-management) — Series A