Tri Alpha Energy
Foothill Ranch, US · 302 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors
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Ross Jaffeunlockedknows Michl Binderbauer · together at UC Irvine (overlapped)
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TAE Technologies develops hydrogen-boron (aneutronic) fusion power using a beam-driven Field-Reversed Configuration reactor design, aiming to deliver utility-scale fusion electricity to the grid in the early 2030s. Through its subsidiaries, the company also works on grid energy storage solutions and cancer treatment technologies.
Founders & leadership
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Norman RostokerCo-founder
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Michl BinderbauerinCEOMichl Binderbauer is co-founder and CEO of TAE Technologies, a fusion energy company developing hydrogen-boron fusion reactors. He holds over 40 patents and has co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications in plasma physics, particle beam technologies, and fusion systems, with particular expertise in field-reversed configuration reactors and aneutronic fusion.
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Cedric BurgherinChief Financial OfficerCedric Burgher is Chief Financial Officer at TAE Technologies, where he leads financial strategy and operations. He previously held CFO roles at Occidental Petroleum, KBR, Inc., and QR Energy, with over 20 years of experience in the energy sector focused on capital markets and large-scale project execution.
Investors · 8
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)✓ verifiedMenlo Park · $200K – $40M
Chevron Technology Ventures✓ verifiedHouston
Wellcome Trust✓ verifiedLondon
Capital FactoryAustin
UpVentures CapitalUpstate New York
VenrockPalo Alto · $500K – $10M
RUSNANOreportedMoscow
Also in the syndicate · 1
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$150M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025–2026
- $150MraisedJun 2025 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
In the news
Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Aug 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Tri Alpha Energy do?
- TAE Technologies develops hydrogen-boron (aneutronic) fusion power using a beam-driven Field-Reversed Configuration reactor design, aiming to deliver utility-scale fusion electricity to the grid in the early 2030s. Through its subsidiaries, the company also works on grid energy storage solutions and cancer treatment technologies.
- Who founded Tri Alpha Energy?
- Tri Alpha Energy was founded by Norman Rostoker.
- Who are Tri Alpha Energy's investors?
- Tri Alpha Energy's investors include New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Chevron Technology Ventures, Wellcome Trust, Capital Factory, UpVentures Capital, Venrock, RUSNANO.
- How much funding has Tri Alpha Energy raised?
- Tri Alpha Energy has disclosed $150M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Tri Alpha Energy headquartered?
- Tri Alpha Energy is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, US.



