Billionaire Investors Pour Billions into Fusion Energy Startups Promising Clean Power Revolution
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The fusion energy sector is gaining significant attention from major investors, with figures like Bill Gates, Sam Altman, and Peter Thiel backing startups that aim to revolutionize electricity generation. Five companies have collectively raised over $5 billion, with Commonwealth Fusion Systems leading the pack with nearly $3 billion in funding.
Their innovative tokamak reactor, SPARC, could be operational by late 2026. Helion, another key player, plans to provide fusion-generated electricity by 2028, showcasing a growing confidence in the commercial viability of fusion energy.
Sep 16, 2025, 10:48 PM
