Antioch raises $8.5M to scale simulation-driven autonomy and physical AI

On May 3, 2026, Robotics & Automation News reported that New York–based startup Antioch raised $8.5 million to expand its cloud simulation platform for robotics and autonomous systems. The round was led by A* and Category Ventures, with participation from MaC Venture Capital, Abstract, Box Group, Icehouse Ventures and angel investors.