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Godela

YC X25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 10 employees · Hiring · 7 known investors

Godela develops AI models that learn the laws of physics from simulation data to predict system behavior with solver-level accuracy in seconds. The platform serves engineers and designers across thermal, aerodynamic, magnetic, and structural domains by enabling physics-based design optimization without traditional simulation tools.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareArtificial IntelligenceHard TechAerospaceMLUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X25)

Godela was founded in 2025 by Cinnamon Sipper and Abhijit Pranav Pamarty.

CSCinnamon Sipper
Cinnamon SipperinCEO, CofounderCinnamon Sipper worked on hardware design at Apple and AI products at Google. She is now building Godela, an AI modeling platform for physical systems aimed at engineers and scientists.
APAbhijit Pranav Pamarty
Abhijit Pranav PamartyinFounderAbhijit completed research in physics-driven optimization at Harvard and generative models for fluid mechanics at Stanford, and worked on surrogate models for semiconductor manufacturing at Intel. He now leads Godela, which develops AI models for physics applications.

Investors · 7

Aera VCSingapore · $25K – $5M
Imagination CapitalNew York · $100K – $150K
MGV.VCSan Francisco · $500K
Swell PartnersNew York City · $500K – $600K
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
CLAI Venturesreported · 2 sourcesOrinda
Network VCreportedMenlo Park

The YC application· Spring 2025 batch

Cinnamon Sipper & Abhijit Pranav Pamarty at Godela interviewed by TBPN at YC Demo Day, San Francisco

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Alumni Q&A

What is the core problem you are solving? Why is this a big problem? What made you decide to work on it?
The founders note that engineering relies on simulations and physical testing, which are slow, costly, and fragmented: a single simulation can take hours to days, prototypes take weeks to months, and each domain requires separate solvers and experts. They are building AI that converts engineering questions into physics-based models without traditional solvers.
What is your long-term vision? If you truly succeed, what will be different about the world?
The founders aim to build AI that understands physics rather than only text, allowing users to model, test, and explore ideas across physical domains and uncover relationships quickly.

Summarized from the founders' answers on their Y Combinator profile.

Competitors · 1

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In the news

Three Big Projects That Win The AI Prize In Silicon Valleyforbes.com · Sep 2025CLAI Ventures Invests in Godela: The Future of Physics-Powered AI for Engineeringclaivc.substack.com · Jul 2025Network VC Invests in California-Based AI Startup Godela — What Makes It Interesting? | Scroll.mediascroll.media · Jun 2025Godela: AI Powered Physics Engine for Engineersycombinator.com · May 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Godela do?
Godela develops AI models that learn the laws of physics from simulation data to predict system behavior with solver-level accuracy in seconds. The platform serves engineers and designers across thermal, aerodynamic, magnetic, and structural domains by enabling physics-based design optimization without traditional simulation tools.
Who founded Godela?
Godela was founded by Cinnamon Sipper, Abhijit Pranav Pamarty in 2025.
Who are Godela's investors?
Godela's investors include Aera VC, Imagination Capital, MGV.VC, Swell Partners, Y Combinator, CLAI Ventures, Network VC.
Where is Godela headquartered?
Godela is headquartered in San Francisco, US.