Why investors are pouring hundreds of millions into fusion startups

Friends, a quick note from the world of fusion and startups: I read a TechCrunch roundup of firms that have raised over $100M.

In brief:
— Investors are committing hundreds of millions to diverse approaches: tokamaks, stellarators, inertial confinement and hybrids.
— Growth drivers: more powerful chips, advanced AI and high‑temperature superconductors.
— Examples: Commonwealth Fusion (≈$3B, SPARC 2026–27), Helion (aiming for power generation by 2028, Microsoft partner), and other startups.

Why it matters: commercializing fusion could transform energy markets, but the road remains technologically and financially risky.

How do you assess these startups’ chances of commercial success?

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