Type One Energy, a US-based company focused on the commercialization of fusion technology, has announced the completion of a $200 million Series B funding round. The round was led by Centaurus Capital, with participation from prominent investors including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The newly raised capital will be directed toward advancing the company's "Infinity One" fusion power plant project, which targets operational status by 2034.
Type One Energy is a clean-tech company specializing in the development of high-performance stellarator-type fusion reactors. Headquartered in Wisconsin, USA, the company aims to deliver a sustainable, carbon-free next-generation energy source through the practical application of fusion energy.
The $200 million will primarily be invested in detailed engineering for the fusion power plant, the establishment of a supply chain for key components, and ongoing research and development. By combining proprietary advanced computing techniques with innovative manufacturing methods, Type One Energy plans to overcome the economic and technological barriers of fusion power and lead the decarbonization of the global energy market.