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Aalo Atomics develops factory-manufactured small-scale nuclear reactors. Founded in 2022 in Austin, Texas, the startup aims to deliver 50 MWe modular Aalo Pod reactors for data centers, microgrids and critical infrastructure, targeting 3¢ per kWh.
- Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Austin, Texas.
- Mission is to develop factory-manufactured, small-scale nuclear reactors that deliver safe, cost-effective power, targeting 3¢ per kWh.
- Flagship product is the Aalo Pod, a 50 MWe modular reactor designed for data centers, microgrids and critical infrastructure.
- The reactors use TRISO fuel and are manufactured in a factory to shorten construction times and reduce costs.
- Raised $6.26 million seed funding and $29.5 million Series A in 2022–2023 and opened offices in Austin and Idaho Falls.
- Leadership team includes co-founder and CEO Matt Loszak and co-founder and CTO Yasir Arafat.
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