Radiant Nuclear Raises $300M For Its Semi-Sized 1 MW Reactor

Radiant Nuclear Raises $300M For Its Semi-Sized 1 MW Reactor

Radiant Nuclear Secures $300M in Fresh Funding Radiant Nuclear has raised more than $300 million to accelerate development of its semi-sized 1-megawatt nuclear reactor, answering a growing question many are asking: why are nuclear startups suddenly attracting massive funding rounds. The announcement comes amid surging electricity demand driven by AI, cloud computing, and hyperscale data centers. Investors are betting that nuclear energy can deliver reliable, carbon-free power where renewables alone fall short. Radiant’s latest raise lands just months after its previous $165 million round, underscoring how fast capital is flowing into the sector. For readers wondering whether nuclear is having a moment or entering a bubble, the answer may be more complex. What’s clear is that money is chasing solutions to a looming power crunch. Radiant Nuclear is positioning itself as one of those solutions. Credit: Radiant Nuclear A Wave of Nuclear Startup Mega-Rounds Radiant Nuclear’s funding round does…