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Emmi AI

Founded 2024 · 2 known investors

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Emmi AI builds AI foundation models for physics simulation, using transformer-based models to accelerate engineering workflows across industrial verticals such as power transformers and injection molding. It integrates with existing engineering platforms to provide simulation acceleration for industrial design and CFD applications.

Founders & leadership

Emmi AI was founded in 2024 by Johannes Brandstetter, Dennis Just, and Miks Mikelsons.

JBJohannes Brandstetter
Johannes BrandstetterCo-Founder & Chief ScientistA machine learning researcher at Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, where he has worked since 2018 as a postdoc, assistant professor and now associate professor. He was previously a visiting researcher at Microsoft and chief researcher at NXAI, and also works as an angel investor, moving to Mistral as VP AI4Engineering.
DJDennis Just
Dennis JustCo-Founder & CEOPreviously CEO of Smallpdf and VP Platforms & Online Sales at ERGO Group, with an interim COO/CFO stint at Lokalise and a venture partner role at 3VC. He chairs City Expert, has chaired Acodis, and joined Mistral as VP Manufacturing Solutions following the company's acquisition.
MMMiks Mikelsons
Miks MikelsonsCo-Founder & COOCame from Lokalise, where he was director of business operations and later chief of staff, following roles in market expansion at Adform, interim head of PMO at ELKO Group, program management at 4finance and earlier positions at Nordea. He now serves as Director, Manufacturing Solutions at Mistral after its acquisition of the company.

Investors · 2

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$15M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2025–2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does Emmi AI do?
Emmi AI builds AI foundation models for physics simulation, using transformer-based models to accelerate engineering workflows across industrial verticals such as power transformers and injection molding. It integrates with existing engineering platforms to provide simulation acceleration for industrial design and CFD applications.
Who founded Emmi AI?
Emmi AI was founded by Johannes Brandstetter, Dennis Just, Miks Mikelsons in 2024.
Who are Emmi AI's investors?
Emmi AI's investors include 3VC, PUSH Ventures.
How much funding has Emmi AI raised?
Emmi AI has disclosed $15M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.