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§ Private Profile · Goleta, CA, USA
Fusion energy technology developer creating laser-based inertial fusion for commercial power grids, focused on aneutronic reactions.
Founded in 2022 by Nobel laureate Shuji Nakamura, Hiroaki Ohta, and Richard Ogawa, Blue Laser Fusion develops inertial fusion technology for commercial power generation. Based in Palo Alto, the company utilizes a proprietary approach combining highly efficient megajoule pulse energy lasers with fast repetition rates and aneutronic solid targets. This unique method achieves fusion reactions without producing neutrons, eliminating equipment damage challenges to create clean electricity suitable for commercial power grids. To support its ongoing technology development, the startup has raised $62.5 million in total seed funding across two rounds from prominent investors including SoftBank, JAFCO Group, and Itochu Corporation. Collaborating with notable partners like Toshiba and the University of California Santa Barbara, Blue Laser Fusion plans to complete its first prototype in 2025 and demonstrate a fully functional commercial fusion reactor by the year 2030.
Blue Laser Fusion has raised $62.5M across 2 funding rounds.
Blue Laser Fusion has raised $62.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Blue Laser Fusion has raised $62.5M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $37.5M Seed in March 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2024 | $37.5M Seed | — | Jafco Ventures, Yusaku Maezawa, 中野 NAKANO明彦 Akihiko, Sparx Group, Hiroaki Ohta | Announced |
| Jul 27, 2023 | $25M Seed | — | Keisuke Miyoshi, Takaki Demichi | Announced |
Blue Laser Fusion has raised $62.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Blue Laser Fusion's investors include Jafco Ventures, Yusaku Maezawa, 中野 NAKANO明彦 Akihiko, SPARX Group, Hiroaki Ohta, Keisuke Miyoshi, Takaki Demichi.