Articles about Helion

As General Fusion makes historic Nasdaq debut, report shows global funding surged to $4.5B

General Fusion’s stock is trading up after it became the first fusion energy company to go public on a major… Read More

Tech Moves: Seattle tech exec named Dropbox CPO; Xbox VP among layoffs; C-suite changes at T-Mobile

Past exec at Amazon, Microsoft and Google is now Dropbox’s first CPO; T-Mobile appoints a new C-suite leader and promotes another; and Xbox VP Kevin LaChapelle is laid off in Microsoft’s big round of layoffs. Read More

Inside the race to power AI data centers with fusion energy — and the surprise detours along the way

While some tech giants are looking to the stars for nearly limitless clean electricity, the actual path to commercial fusion energy involves an unexpected down-scaling, an expansion to traditional nuclear power, and a tight 2028 deadline. Go inside Seattle-area fusion startups Helion and Zap as they try to harness the reactions that power the sun. Read More

GeekWire 200 update: New unicorns and a hardware surge remake our list of top Pacific NW startups

The latest GeekWire 200, our quarterly ranking of the top Pacific Northwest startups, reflects a shift toward companies building physical products — rockets, fusion reactors, robots and space-based data centers. Starcloud was the biggest mover, two new unicorns joined the list, and Helion held the No. 1 spot. Read More

Helion secures world’s first regulatory licenses for fusion power plant being built in Washington

Helion Energy announced Tuesday that it’s the first company in the world to receive regulatory licenses for a fusion power… Read More

Helion hits $15.5B valuation with $465M in new cash as it aims to commercialize fusion this decade

Helion is chasing the highly ambitious goal of becoming the first company to commercialize fusion energy. They already have a high-stakes agreement to supply power to a Microsoft data center by 2028 and have broken ground on a power plant. Read More

Helion makes big bet on ‘Tiny Merge’ fusion testbed to meet aggressive Microsoft timeline

Beyond massive curtains inside its Everett, Wash., R&D facility, Helion is betting that a downsized testbed can answer key technology questions as the company races to meet deadlines. Read More

The fusion pivot: Helion CEO David Kirtley’s journey from starships to sustainable star power

Before he was trying to bottle the sun in Everett, Wash., David Kirtley was building rockets. Now, he’s adapting those space-based technologies in the race for fusion energy. Read More

GeekWire Awards: Sustainable Innovation finalists tackle energy, fashion and farming

The Sustainable Innovation Award finalists this year are energy companies Helion, OCOChem and TerraPower; fashion recycler Ravel; and agtech startup IUNU. Read More

Report: Helion is working on a massive fusion power deal with OpenAI

The Seattle-area fusion startup Helion Energy is negotiating a deal to supply OpenAI with a staggering 5 gigawatts of power by 2030 — if its technology works. Read More

Helion reaches record 150 million degrees Celsius as it strives for ambitious commercial fusion launch

Helion announced two milestones: hitting a record temperature of 150 million degrees Celsius and being the first private venture to use radioactive tritium. Read More

Tech Moves: AWS VP switches roles; Seattle’s new economic development head; Microsoft Teams exec departs

An AWS VP is switching roles; Seattle gets a new economic development lead; a Microsoft Teams VP departs; and more in the latest tech moves. Read More

Donald Trump as fusion entrepreneur? Washington state energy rivals react to $6B deal

The $6 billion merger between TAE and Trump Media sent a shock wave through the fusion industry — and is drawing skepticism from Washington’s fusion hub. Read More

Helion’s next big bet is fusion power manufacturing at scale – but tech uncertainty remains

Helion Energy is simultaneously proving out its technology, constructing its first commercial plant, and building manufacturing for future facilities. Read More

Helion gives behind-the-scenes tour of secretive 60-foot fusion prototype as it races to deployment

In the city of Everett, inside a vault built with thick concrete blocks is Polaris, a machine that could change the world. Read More

Helion lands permit for constructing reactor building at Washington site that aims to be first fusion plant

Helion Energy has secured a permit unlocking the next phase of construction for what it hopes will be the world’s first commercial fusion plant. Read More

New frontier for Seattle startups: Space, fusion, and battery companies buoy region’s VC activity

Companies developing rockets, fusion energy, and next-generation batteries account for a large share of total venture capital raised in the Seattle region over the past several months, according to GeekWire’s regularly updated fundings list. Read More

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As General Fusion makes historic Nasdaq debut, report shows global funding surged to $4.5B

Tech Moves: Seattle tech exec named Dropbox CPO; Xbox VP among layoffs; C-suite changes at T-Mobile

Inside the race to power AI data centers with fusion energy — and the surprise detours along the way

GeekWire 200 update: New unicorns and a hardware surge remake our list of top Pacific NW startups

Helion secures world’s first regulatory licenses for fusion power plant being built in Washington

Helion hits $15.5B valuation with $465M in new cash as it aims to commercialize fusion this decade

Helion makes big bet on ‘Tiny Merge’ fusion testbed to meet aggressive Microsoft timeline

The fusion pivot: Helion CEO David Kirtley’s journey from starships to sustainable star power

GeekWire Awards: Sustainable Innovation finalists tackle energy, fashion and farming

Report: Helion is working on a massive fusion power deal with OpenAI

Helion reaches record 150 million degrees Celsius as it strives for ambitious commercial fusion launch

Tech Moves: AWS VP switches roles; Seattle’s new economic development head; Microsoft Teams exec departs

Donald Trump as fusion entrepreneur? Washington state energy rivals react to $6B deal

Helion’s next big bet is fusion power manufacturing at scale – but tech uncertainty remains

Helion gives behind-the-scenes tour of secretive 60-foot fusion prototype as it races to deployment

Helion lands permit for constructing reactor building at Washington site that aims to be first fusion plant

New frontier for Seattle startups: Space, fusion, and battery companies buoy region’s VC activity

Meet the key players in the Pacific Northwest’s fusion energy hub

Helion breaks ground on what could be the world’s first fusion plant despite significant uncertainty

‘We’re definitely on the back foot’: U.S. risks losing fusion energy race to China, industry leaders warn

Sparks fly: Seattle-area fusion startup rivals debate path to commercial power

Groundbreaking fusion: Helion eyes rural Wash. for world’s first plant despite unproven tech

GeekWire Awards: Sustainable Innovation finalists create, destroy and transform to protect the planet

Energy demand, stoked by AI and expanding electrification, is outpacing supply

Fusion fever: A reality check on the multibillion-dollar race to reinvent energy and save the planet

GeekWire Awards: How these five Workplace of the Year finalists navigate challenging times

Innovation of the Year: 5 technology breakthroughs named finalists in GeekWire Awards

Meet the unicorns: A look at the Seattle-area startups that boast valuations over $1 billion

Tech Moves: Booster hires ex-UberEats leader; First Mode expands C-suite; and more