💸 Big Money in Nuclear; 🚀 Space & Defense M&A; 🔋 AI Optimizes the Grid; ♻️ Seafood Waste to Chemicals & More | Deep Tech Briefing #47
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In the world of deep tech, timing is everything. Last week, we discussed how Helion’s bold push into fusion is captivating big-name backers, from Sam Altman to Microsoft, and how that’s emblematic of a larger surge in next-gen energy bets. This week, we’re turning our lens onto a different nuclear frontier with X-energy, a company that has roped in Amazon and Laurene Powell Jobs to push small modular reactors (SMRs) into the mainstream.
While nuclear remains a shining star in the decarbonization debate, it’s far from the only show in town. We’re also seeing the unstoppable collision between sustainability and profitability. A new e-fuels startup wants to finance its jet-fuel ambitions by making synthetic diamonds first. Meanwhile, in grid tech, companies like Ionate are tackling real-time power optimization—an unsexy but critical piece of the renewable-energy puzzle. In the defense and aerospace realms, the tempo is picking up: from Anduril’s radar acquisition to the merger of two space telescope startups. And yes, we’ll explore how these shifts might reshape venture capital flows, especially as Europe redoubles its commitment to deep tech.
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