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Avalanche Energy
Last Updated
July 14, 2023
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Avalanche Energy

Handheld fusion reactors.

About

Industry

Climate, Fusion

Founded

2021

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Website

Link

jobs

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Funding History

funding

$45 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Notable investors

Founders Fund, Toyota Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Azolla Ventures, Congruent Ventures, Autodesk, MCJ Collective, Climate Capital Syndicate

Traction

  • As of June 2023, Avalanche Energy claims its fusion reactors have 5 Kilowatt capacity.
  • In April 2023, Avalanche Energy achieved 200 kilovolts for its second prototype reactor, making it the highest known operating voltage for any fusion device. 
  • In May 2022, Avalanche Energy won a Pentagon contract.

Leadership

  • Robin Langtry: Co-Founder & CEO of Avalanche Energy. Former Advanced Concepts at Blue Origin.
  • Brian Riordan: Co-Founder & COO of Avalanche Energy. Former Principal Engineer at Blue Origin.
  • Hawkins DeFrance: Director of Regulatory Affairs at Avalanche Energy. Former Vice Chair, Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission at Washington State Department of Health.

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