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Helion raises $465 million, accelerates goal to supply fusion power to Microsoft by 2028
U.S. fusion startup Helion Energy raised $465 million in new funding, valuing the company at $15.5 billion. Helion said it will use the money to accelerate construction of its first commercial power plant, the Orion project planned in Washington state, and aims to supply fusion electricity to the grid as early as 2028. The company has a power supply contract with Microsoft for its data centres and says it plans to deliver by 2028.
Industry
Anduril valuation doubles to $61 billion ahead of IPO after $5 billion funding
U.S. defence technology startup Anduril has raised $5 billion, lifting its valuation to $61 billion, double its previous $30.5 billion, as it approaches an initial public offering. The funding round was led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz. Anduril plans to spend the proceeds on manufacturing, research and infrastructure. CEO Brian Schimpf said the company will invest aggressively to expand defence system production for the United States.
AI & Enterprise
Physical Intelligence seeks additional $1 billion funding, aims to build ChatGPT for robots
San Francisco robotics startup Physical Intelligence, founded 2 years ago, is seeking to raise about $1 billion in new funding, TechCrunch reported, citing Bloomberg News. If completed, the deal would value the company at more than $11 billion, up from $5.6 billion 4 months ago. Founders Fund is expected to take part, with Lightspeed Venture Partners in talks. Thrive Capital and Lux Capital are considering reinvesting.
