Antares Nuclear raises $470 million in a Series C to develop small reactors for U.S. military bases. The round includes $370 million in equity and $100 million in debt, led by Paradigm and Caffeinated Capital; Antares’ TRISO-fueled reactor is designed to produce 100 kilowatts to 1 megawatt. Its Mark-0 demonstration reactor has reached criticality at Idaho National Laboratory, and the company targets its first power-producing reactor next year, with military deployments planned for 2028.
Jul 2026 · TechCrunchNews article
Opendoor alums raise $15M for Kindred, a home-swapping network
Kindred raises $15 million in a Series A led by NEA to grow its members-only home-swapping network. Members host one another to earn nights they can use at other homes, paying a per-trip service fee and cleaning costs rather than exchanging money for stays. The company plans to expand in North America and Europe and invest in its product and AI-powered recommendations.
Apr 2023 · TechCrunchNews article
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