VC Capital Flows to Nuclear Startups as AI Power Demand Surges

Venture capital is pouring into nuclear energy startups at a record pace, with $4.5 billion invested across 81 companies in 2026 so far. This surge, driven by the insatiable power demand of AI data centers, is on track to shatter last year's record of $6.2 billion in total funding for both fission and fusion technologies. The trend signals a critical inflection point where climate goals and tech industry growth are converging into a single, high-stakes investment...