WSJ Tech News Briefing · Monday, August 3, 2026
Nuclear energy startup Stellaris announced it has raised $1 billion in a new funding round aimed at producing fleets of nuclear reactors. The round was led by Sequoia Capital, with a partner from Sequoia joining Stellaris's board.
“Nuclear energy startup, Stellaris, announced it has closed a $1 billion fundraising round as it aims to start producing fleets of nuclear reactors.”
“The fundraising round was led by Sequoia Capital, and Sequoia partner, Sean Maguire, will join the Stellaris board.”
“Stellaris said it also closed a $200 million credit facility.”