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Seattle Fusion Startup Avalanche Energy Raises $14.9 Million to Advance Compact Fusion Devices
Seattle startup Avalanche Energy raised $14.9 million in a new funding round to develop compact fusion energy devices and pursue commercial applications. The company already secured $50 million from investors and contracts including a Pentagon deal and a $10 million state grant for a fusion testing facility.
Helion Energy Raises $425 Million from Sam Altman, SoftBank, and Others, Valued at Over $5.4 Billion to Advance Fusion Power
Helion Energy, a Seattle-area fusion startup, raised $425 million from investors including Sam Altman and SoftBank to advance fusion power development, boosting its valuation above $5.4 billion. The funding emphasizes progress toward clean, carbon-free energy solutions crucial for powering AI data centers.
Seattle's Zap Energy Raises $160M Led by Bill Gates and Creates Plasma in Fusion Prototype
Seattle startup Zap Energy announced a breakthrough in fusion power by creating plasma in its latest prototype and raising $160 million in funding led by Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The company aims to achieve fusion breakeven by increasing current in its innovative Z-pinch device.
