Standard Nuclear Raises $140M in Series A Funding

The company will expand production across multiple sites, targeting annual capacity above two metric tons by mid-2026.

Round size
$140M
Stage
Series A
Headquarters
United States
Announced
Jan 26, 2026

Fuel supply for new reactors

The Oak Ridge manufacturer has started producing TRISO with high-assay low-enriched uranium, including fuel for Radiant Industries. Its manufacturing approach serves different reactor designs, supporting customers that need an independent fuel supplier.

Adding fabrication infrastructure

The Series A funds fuel development and new fabrication capacity beyond the existing manufacturing line. Standard Nuclear has also formed a joint venture with Framatome and joined the Department of Energy’s Fuel Line Pilot Program.

Sources

  1. Standard Nuclear: funding announcement
  2. Bloomberg: Standard Nuclear financing
  3. TechCrunch: Standard Nuclear financing
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