The Lab · 2026-03-25 13:27:11 · TechCrunch
Arinna, a startup targeting the critical power bottleneck for spacecraft, has closed a $4 million seed funding round. The company is developing a new class of solar cells engineered specifically for the harsh environment of space, moving beyond terrestrial technology adapted for orbital use. Its core innovation is an u...
The Lab · 2026-04-02 14:57:07 · TechCrunch
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), a leading private fusion energy company, is generating near-term revenue by selling its proprietary high-temperature superconducting magnets to another fusion startup, Realta Fusion. This move signals a strategic pivot to monetize core technology while the long-term goal of commercial...
The Vault · 2026-04-19 13:22:32 · TechCrunch
The high-stakes race for commercial fusion energy is hitting a critical pressure point. The recent surge of venture capital and government support into fusion startups is now threatened by emerging, fundamental disagreements between investors and company founders. If not resolved, these fissures risk derailing progress...