Former SpaceX engineer raises $54M for underwater geothermal startup

With SpaceX’s historic IPO dominating headlines this week, Heatmap turned its attention to the impact Elon Musk’s protégés have had on the climate tech landscape. Right after we published the story, an underwater geothermal startup founded and staffed by SpaceX alumni announced a sizable Series A,…

First covered Jun 12, 2026 · 1:08 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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14d Heatmap News Funding Friday: Yet Another SpaceX Alum Raises $54 Million — With SpaceX’s historic IPO dominating headlines this week, Heatmap turned its attention to the impact Elon Musk’s protégés have had on the climate tech…

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Bluesky: @kbrigham.bsky.social Katie Brigham · 14d ago · 2 ♥ space-x alum raises $54 million for subsea geothermal, two battery companies announce SPAC news (SPACs are back!), SAF company Twelve opens its first e-fuels plant, and more!

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