Alain Richardt
Founder, Atomic Tessellator
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Accelerating Discovery: Alain Richardt on AI, Quantum Chemistry, and the Future of Materials ScienceAbout Atomic Tessellator
Atomic Tessellator is an Auckland company building software that simulates materials at the atomic level, so scientists can design and test new materials before making them. It works with defence, aerospace and other advanced-materials teams. Alain Richardt founded it.
- Sector
- Deep tech materials design (AI)
- Business model
- B2B SaaS (materials/chemistry AI platform)
- Founders
- Alain Richardt
- Headquarters
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Latest round
- $11.3M, led by Crane Venture Partners (Apr 2026)
Sources: nzherald.co.nz, nztechpodcast.com, web.archive.org
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Also backed by In-Q-Tel, Crane Venture Partners, Icehouse Ventures, Outset Ventures, GD1, Salus Ventures.
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