Renaissance Fusion
Grenoble, FR · 10 known investors
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Ron Zoriunlockedknows Francesco Volpe · together at Columbia University in the City of New York (overlapped)
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Renaissance Fusion develops fusion energy technology in Grenoble, France, focusing on high-temperature superconductors and liquid metal technologies to create clean, abundant energy. The company works to address climate change and sustainable development goals through innovations in fusion reactor design.
Founders & leadership
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Francesco VolpeinCo-founderFrancesco Volpe is CTO of Renaissance Fusion, which develops fusion energy technology using high-temperature superconductors and liquid metal innovations. He previously held faculty positions at UW-Madison and Columbia University, and conducted plasma physics research across institutions in Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with expertise in magnetohydrodynamics, microwave heating, diagnostics, and liquid metals.
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Martin KuppinCo-founderMartin Kupp is an associate professor of entrepreneurship at ESCP Europe in Paris and co-founder of Renaissance Fusion, which develops fusion energy technology using high-temperature superconductors and liquid metal systems.
Investors · 10
Lowercarbon Capital✓ verifiedNew York · $100K – $5M
Bpifrance✓ verifiedParis, Ile-De-France · $270K
Excellis HoldingTorino
HCVCParis · $100K – $1M
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JuniperClarksville · $100K – $1.5M
LOWERCARBONJackson · $1M – $50M
Positron VenturesAmsterdam
Sommet ABStockholm
Unruly CapitalLondon
Also in the syndicate · 1
Crédit Mutuel Impact's Environmental and Solidarity Revolution Fundlead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries A1Apr 2025
Crédit Mutuel Impact's Environmental and Solidarity Revolution Fund (lead), Lowercarbon Capital
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeries AMar 2025 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Renaissance Fusion do?
- Renaissance Fusion develops fusion energy technology in Grenoble, France, focusing on high-temperature superconductors and liquid metal technologies to create clean, abundant energy. The company works to address climate change and sustainable development goals through innovations in fusion reactor design.
- Who founded Renaissance Fusion?
- Renaissance Fusion was founded by Francesco Volpe, Martin Kupp.
- Who are Renaissance Fusion's investors?
- Renaissance Fusion's investors include Lowercarbon Capital, Bpifrance, Excellis Holding, HCVC, Juniper, LOWERCARBON, Positron Ventures, Sommet AB and 1 more.
- Where is Renaissance Fusion headquartered?
- Renaissance Fusion is headquartered in Grenoble, FR.