The Nuclear Company raises $51.3 million in a Series A, bringing its total funding to $70 million. The two-year-old startup plans to develop a 6-gigawatt fleet using existing reactor designs, prioritizing sites that already have permits or licenses. It is targeting sites where individual reactor projects can support more than 1 gigawatt of generating capacity.
May 2025 · TechCrunchNews article
Bill Gates-backed wind startup AirLoom is raising $12M, filings reveal
AirLoom Energy is raising $12.7 million from 21 investors, according to a regulatory filing that does not identify the backers. The Wyoming startup’s wind system uses vertical blades attached to cables moving along an oval track 25 meters above ground, and aims to generate electricity for $13 per megawatt-hour, more than 50% below traditional onshore wind. The funding is likely to help finance a 1-megawatt pilot targeted for 2026; AirLoom previously raised a $4 million seed round.
May 2024 · TechCrunchNews article
From seed to Series A in 7 months: Why and how Odyssey Energy Solutions moved quickly
Odyssey Energy Solutions closes a $15 million Series A seven months after raising its seed round. Union Square Ventures leads the financing, joined by Equal Ventures and other investors. The company’s platform helps renewable energy developers in emerging markets launch and manage mini- and microgrids, procure equipment, and use project data to support investor diligence. Product milestones and key hires help the company accelerate its fundraising timeline.
