Fusion Startup Raises $450 Million in Bid to Make Power Using World's Biggest Lasers

• Fusion developer Inertia has raised $450 million to build one of the world’s most powerful lasers for their fusion approach. • The post Fusion Startup Raises $450 Million in Bid to Make Power Using World’s Biggest Lasers appeared first on Fusion Industry Association .

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• Fusion developer Inertia has secured $450 million in new funding to construct one of the world’s most powerful lasers for its laser‑driven fusion concept. The capital will support the design, construction, and testing of the high‑energy laser system that aims to initiate fusion reactions and generate electricity. Inertia’s approach differs from traditional magnetic confinement methods, instead using intense laser pulses to compress and heat fuel pellets. The investment underscores growing investor interest in alternative fusion technologies and positions Inertia as a notable contender in the emerging fusion startup landscape.

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• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-11/nuclear-fusion-startup-raises-450-million-to-make-power-with-lasers#new_tab?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fusion-startup-raises-450-million-in-bid-to-make-power-using-worlds-biggest-lasers