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OpenStar Technologies

Wellington, NZ · Founded 2021 · 66 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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2,257 people in our graph share verified history with the OpenStar Technologies team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Fabian Heilemannunlockedknows Nicole Ferguson · together at Bucerius Law School (overlapped)
knows the team · via Brunel University of London
×2knows the team · via University of California, Los Angeles
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OpenStar develops compact fusion energy technology using a levitated dipole approach and high-temperature superconducting systems, working toward commercial fusion. The company originated from the Robinson Research Institute in New Zealand.

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Founders & leadership

OpenStar Technologies was founded in 2021 by Ratu Mataira and Thomas Berry.

RMRatu Mataira
Ratu MatairaFounder & CEORatu Mataira is founder and CEO of OpenStar Technologies, which develops compact fusion energy technology using a levitated dipole approach. He completed a PhD on superconducting power supplies and magnet technology for high-temperature superconductor systems.
TBThomas Berry
Thomas BerryCo-founder & Chief Product Officer
DGDarren Garnier
Darren GarnierChief Science OfficerDarren Garnier is Chief Science Officer of OpenStar Technologies, which develops compact fusion energy technology using levitated dipole and superconducting systems. He has expertise in plasma physics and experimental science.
RB
Rod BadcockChief Technology OfficerRod Badcock is Chief Technology Officer at OpenStar Technologies, leading superconducting magnet development for fusion systems. He is a professor at Victoria University of Wellington's Robinson Research Institute, where he previously held positions as Deputy Director and Chief Engineer, with research expertise spanning high-temperature superconducting machines, flux pumps, and cryogenic sensors.
NFNicole Ferguson
Nicole FergusonVP - FinanceNicole Ferguson is VP of Finance at OpenStar Technologies, where she supports the company's work on compact fusion energy systems. She has experience in strategy, operations, and financial management.
BTBen Taylor-Bryant
Ben Taylor-BryantVP - Investor Relations

Investors · 7

Blackbird Ventureslisted by Blackbird VenturesSydney · $149K – $60M

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Icehouse Ventureslisted by Icehouse VenturesAuckland · $120K – $2.4M

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NZ Growth Capital Partnerslisted by NZ Growth Capital PartnersAuckland

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Outset Ventureslisted by Outset VenturesAuckland · $100K – $10Mvia Mat Rowe · inferred

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Radar Ventureslisted by Radar Ventures

Also in the syndicate · 1

Regional Infrastructure Fund

Funding

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In the news

OpenStar Technologies Secures $18M Funding for Fusion Energyleadsontrees.com · Sep 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does OpenStar Technologies do?
OpenStar develops compact fusion energy technology using a levitated dipole approach and high-temperature superconducting systems, working toward commercial fusion. The company originated from the Robinson Research Institute in New Zealand.
Who founded OpenStar Technologies?
OpenStar Technologies was founded by Ratu Mataira, Thomas Berry in 2021.
Who are OpenStar Technologies's investors?
OpenStar Technologies's investors include Blackbird Foundry, Blackbird Ventures, Icehouse Ventures, NZ Growth Capital Partners, Outset Ventures, Radar Ventures.
Where is OpenStar Technologies headquartered?
OpenStar Technologies is headquartered in Wellington, NZ.