Helion raises $225M for fusion plant semiconductors, targets 2028 Microsoft delivery

The fusion startup secured funding to develop specialized semiconductors aimed at doubling power plant output as it works toward delivering electricity to Microsoft by 2028.

First covered Oct 22, 2026 · 7:59 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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19d TechCrunch Climate Fusion startup Helion is developing new semiconductors that could double output of its power plants — Helion now has another $225 million to help speed development of its first fusion power plant, due to provide Microsoft with electricity in 2028.

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Appeared in: 2026-10-23 (#18)

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