Fusion energy has long been touted as being “20 years away,” but now the science might be catching up. Recently, private investment in fusion companies has rapidly increased from $10 billion to $15 billion, with financing coming from unexpected places.
Join Rebecca Bellan and guest host Tim De Chant as they talk with Rachel Slaybaugh, a general partner at DCVC, on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast. They explore why serious investors are beginning to see fusion as a legitimate asset class and discuss the return on investment expectations, even when no power plant is anticipated within their fund’s duration.
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