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AMPERA

HardwarePalm Beach Gardens, Florida, USAFounded 2025· One of 1734 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Developer of next-generation, transportable modular nuclear microreactors utilizing subcritical thorium-fueled fission technology with an external neutron source (not fusion) to provide clean, scalable baseload power.

CEO / Founder
Brian Matthews
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$20.0M
Latest Round
Strategic Investment
Key Investors
Super Micro Computer, Scorpio Tankers, Brian Matthews

Technology & Products

Key Products

Modular nuclear microreactors utilizing subcritical thorium fission technology (external neutron source, TRISO fuel via 3D-printed silicon carbide core), targeting AI data centers, defense, and maritime shipping sectors.

Technological Advantage

Leverages proprietary metal additive manufacturing (3D printing) expertise from sister company ADDiTEC to automate the production of complex reactor components, drastically reducing capital expenditure and accelerating the deployment timeline.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Delivers ultra-safe, carbon-free, and proliferation-resistant energy through modular reactors that can be rapidly deployed and manufactured using advanced 3D printing, bypassing the high costs and long timelines of traditional nuclear plants.

How They Differentiate

Utilizes a subcritical thorium fission approach (external neutron source, no self-sustaining chain reaction) and leverages proprietary additive manufacturing (3D-printed silicon carbide core, liquid-metal-jetted TRISO fuel) for rapid, low-cost reactor manufacturing.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

AI data center operators, heavy industrial facilities, maritime shipping companies, and remote utility providers.

Industry Verticals

Nuclear Energy, Clean Tech, Data Centers, Maritime & Shipping, Industrial Manufacturing

Competitors

Oklo Inc., Core Power, Last Energy, Radiant

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Scaling from an initial team of 100 to a projected 2,500 employees; targeting production of 150 microreactor systems per year.

Major Milestones

Launched from stealth mode in November 2025, Secured $6M strategic investment from Super Micro Computer in June 2025, Submitted pre-application letter to NRC under new Part 53 regulations on February 23, 2026 (publicly announced April 1, 2026), Opened 100,000 sq. ft. world headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in April 2026, Announced strategic maritime collaboration with Scorpio Tankers in April 2026, Established Australian subsidiary for thorium fuel supply in June 2026, Unveiled first full-scale 3D-printed thorium reactor core (silicon carbide gyroid core) prototype in July 2026, Announced strategic collaboration and equity investment in Adelphi Technology for ultra-high-yield neutron generation technology on July 7, 2026, Announced strategic partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for advanced TRISO nuclear fuel manufacturing on August 26, 2026

Notable Customers

Scorpio Tankers (Maritime Partner), Super Micro Computer (AI Infrastructure Partner)

https://www.amperaglobal.com

Recent coverage of AMPERA

Funding rounds

  • Strategic$10.0M2026-04Lead: Scorpio Tankers · Source: World Nuclear News / Press Release
  • Strategic$6.0M2025-06Lead: Super Micro Computer · Source: Bisnow / Fortune 500 Annual Report

Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

AMPERA is developing transportable modular nuclear microreactors that use a hybrid fusion-fission approach with thorium-based fuel cycles. The company targets a gap in the clean energy market: scalable baseload power that can be deployed faster and at lower capital cost than traditional nuclear plants, while producing less radioactive waste than conventional uranium reactors.

The core technology relies on proprietary metal additive manufacturing processes, drawing on expertise from sister company ADDiTEC. By 3D printing complex nuclear-grade components using metal LPBF and DED techniques, AMPERA aims to automate production, reduce lead times, and cut capital expenditure relative to custom-fabricated reactor parts. The company has filed for an NRC license under the new Part 53 regulations and opened a 100,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Initial target customers include AI data center operators, maritime shipping companies, and remote industrial facilities. Notable partners include Scorpio Tankers as a strategic maritime partner and investor, and Super Micro Computer as an AI infrastructure partner. The company has raised $16 million in total funding from Super Micro Computer, Scorpio Tankers, and CEO Brian Matthews.

AMPERA competes with Oklo, Core Power, Last Energy, and Radiant in the advanced nuclear reactor space. Its differentiation hinges on the thorium hybrid fusion-fission fuel cycle and the use of metal AM for rapid manufacturing. Key risks include regulatory approval timelines under the new NRC framework and scaling production to a projected 150 microreactor systems per year from an initial team of 100 to 2,500 employees.