Standard Nuclear Raises $140M in Nuclear Energy Gold Rush

Standard Nuclear Secures $140M Series A

Standard Nuclear has raised $140 million in a Series A, one of the largest early-stage rounds in the nuclear energy sector. The January 2026 funding arrives as nuclear power experiences what many in the industry are calling a gold rush driven by surging demand from AI data centers and renewed focus on energy security.

Nuclear Power for the AI Era

The company is developing next-generation nuclear power technology designed to meet the growing baseload energy demands that renewables alone cannot satisfy. As hyperscale data centers proliferate to serve AI workloads, the need for reliable, carbon-free power sources has become a critical bottleneck. Nuclear energy offers the only proven technology capable of providing gigawatt-scale, always-on, zero-carbon power for these massive computing facilities.

Scale of Capital and Ambition

The $140M Series A reflects the scale of capital required to advance nuclear technology through development, regulatory approval, and initial deployment. Standard Nuclear's approach aims to accelerate timelines relative to traditional nuclear projects, which have historically been plagued by delays and cost overruns. The funding positions the company to reach key technical milestones while building the regulatory relationships needed for commercial deployment.