Fusion power may not be sci-fi. Just ask the people who sunk $5B into it.
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Fusion power may not be sci-fi. Just ask the people who sunk $5B into it.

TechCrunch·7h ago·Neutral

What Happened

Private investment in fusion energy companies has surged from $10 billion to $15 billion in recent months, signaling serious investor confidence. DCVC's Rachel Slaybaugh discusses why major investors now treat fusion as a viable asset class despite historically delayed timelines. Industry experts examine long-term return prospects even without near-term commercial power plants.

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Fusion energyPrivate investment$15 billionDCVCRachel SlaybaughTechCrunch Equity podcast

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