Series A · Energy · Darmstadt, Germany · Founded 2021 · 51–200 employees
Focused Energy is a German-American deep-tech startup developing laser-based nuclear fusion technology to produce clean, safe, and commercial energy. Spun out of the Technical University of Darmstadt, the company utilizes a direct-drive inertial confinement fusion approach alongside fast ignition to achieve power plant scalability. In May 2026, the company secured a 240 million USD Series A funding round, reported as the largest fully secured Series A in the global fusion industry. Additionally, the company entered a 40 million USD strategic partnership agreement with Amplitude Laser in December 2024 to advance high-energy lasers.