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|vertical=Energy

|trl=Research (TRL 1-3)

|latest_funding=~~Seed~~

|latest_funding=Series A

|headquarters=United States

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~~''A brief overview of {{PAGENAME}} here''~~

Focused Energy is a US-German startup that aiming to achieve commercial [[nuclear fusion]] using [[wikipedia:Laser_Inertial_Fusion_Energy|laser intertial fusion energy]].

==Technology==

~~''Describe the underlying science and technology of~~ the ~~startup here. Ideally~~, ~~it should provide~~ a ~~layman introduction of any key differentiators and/or novel or proprietary scientific breakthroughs being commercialised by~~ the ~~startup~~.''

Focused Energy is developing a commercial nuclear plant architecture for laser fusion energy, building on work done at the [[wikipedia:Lawrence_Livermore_National_Laboratory|Lawrence Livermore National Lab]], a global leader on the concept.

==~~Application~~==

They have also developed a proprietary deuterium-tritium fuel, which the startup claims can increase the energy output 30-fold compared to existing inertial confinement fusion approaches<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pearl™ — Proprietary Fusion Fuel |url=https://www.focused-energy.co/technology/pearl |access-date=2025-11-27 |website=www.focused-energy.co |language=en}}</ref>.

~~''Describe the startup's product or technology application here~~. ~~Consider adding stated use cases and current (or potential) customers if it provides a useful illustration~~.''

=~~=Intellectual Property==~~

~~The startup currently owns or licenses the following patents:~~

* ''Patent 1''

* ''Patent 2''

~~''Participation in any technology transfer programmes may be worth describing here as well~~.''

==Leadership & Team==

~~''Describe any notable members~~ of ~~leadership or interesting team composition~~.''

Focused Energy has recruited three key researchers from the [[wikipedia:National_Ignition_Facility|National Ignition Facility]] who helped achieve the first-ever net energy gain in 2022<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Abu-Shawareb |first=H. |last2=Acree |first2=R. |last3=Adams |first3=P. |last4=Adams |first4=J. |last5=Addis |first5=B. |last6=Aden |first6=R. |last7=Adrian |first7=P. |last8=Afeyan |first8=B. B. |last9=Aggleton |first9=M. |last10=Aghaian |first10=L. |last11=Aguirre |first11=A. |last12=Aikens |first12=D. |last13=Akre |first13=J. |last14=Albert |first14=F. |last15=Albrecht |first15=M. |date=2024-02-05 |title=Achievement of Target Gain Larger than Unity in an Inertial Fusion Experiment |url=https://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/PhysRevLett.132.065102 |journal=Physical Review Letters |language=en |volume=132 |issue=6 |doi=10.1103/PhysRevLett.132.065102 |issn=0031-9007}}</ref>. The achievement is considered a major breakthrough in global progress towards commercial nuclear fusion.

==Funding==

~~''Describe the startup's funding history here. Link investor names with [[]].''~~

In 2025, Focused Energy US$150 million in their Series A round<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neuhauser |first=Alan |date=2025-04-01 |title=Scoop: Focused Energy raising $150M for laser fusion |url=https://www.axios.com/pro/climate-deals/2025/04/01/focused-energy-laser-fusion-energy-150-million |access-date=2025-12-03 |website=Axios |language=en}}</ref>.

==~~Business Model~~==

~~''Describe the startup's business model here, with emphasis on any key differentiators or business model innovations~~.''

==~~Market & Comparables~~==

~~''Talk about the market and the startup's competitors. Objectivity is important here, and citations for any opinions or data are crucial~~.''

They closed a US$15 million seed round in 2021<ref>{{Cite web |title=‘A-Rod’ makes laser fusion pitch |url=https://optics.org/news/12/9/42 |access-date=2025-11-27 |website=optics.org}}</ref>.

==Traction==

~~'' List notable customers or partnerships here. Awards should not be listed here~~, ~~but under "Accolades" instead.''~~

The startup has partnered Amplitude, a major manufacturer of ultrafast lasers, to improve two laser systems for inertial fusion energy<ref>{{Cite web |title=Focused Energy and Amplitude Enter $40 Million Agreement to Advance High-Energy Lasers Beyond the State-of-the-Art for Inertial Fusion Energy |url=https://www.focused-energy.co/news-release/focused-energy-and-amplitude-enter-40-million-agreement-to-advance-high-energy-lasers-beyond-the-state-of-the-art-for-inertial-fusion-energy |access-date=2025-11-27 |website=www.focused-energy.co |language=en}}</ref>. The new technology will help develop and determine the laser parameters needed to commercialise Focused Energy's direct drive laser fusion approach. This project is being financed by the [[Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovations in Germany]] (SPRIND).

==~~Accolades~~==

~~''List awards received by the startup here~~.''

=~~= See also ==~~

~~''* List any other pages directly relevant to {{PAGENAME~~}}''

== References ==

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 {{Infobox Startup
 |logo=Focused energy inc logo.jpg
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 |vertical=Energy
 |trl=Research (TRL 1-3)
-|latest_funding=Seed
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 |headquarters=United States
 |active_in=Germany
 }}
-''A brief overview of {{PAGENAME}} here''
+Focused Energy is a US-German startup that aiming to achieve commercial [[nuclear fusion]] using [[wikipedia:Laser_Inertial_Fusion_Energy|laser intertial fusion energy]].
 ==Technology==
-''Describe the underlying science and technology of the startup here. Ideally, it should provide a layman introduction of any key differentiators and/or novel or proprietary scientific breakthroughs being commercialised by the startup.''
+Focused Energy is developing a commercial nuclear plant architecture for laser fusion energy, building on work done at the [[wikipedia:Lawrence_Livermore_National_Laboratory|Lawrence Livermore National Lab]], a global leader on the concept.
-==Application==
+They have also developed a proprietary deuterium-tritium fuel, which the startup claims can increase the energy output 30-fold compared to existing inertial confinement fusion approaches<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pearl™ — Proprietary Fusion Fuel |url=https://www.focused-energy.co/technology/pearl |access-date=2025-11-27 |website=www.focused-energy.co |language=en}}</ref>.
-''Describe the startup's product or technology application here. Consider adding stated use cases and current (or potential) customers if it provides a useful illustration.''
-==Intellectual Property==
-The startup currently owns or licenses the following patents:
-* ''Patent 1''
-* ''Patent 2''
-''Participation in any technology transfer programmes may be worth describing here as well.''
 ==Leadership & Team==
-''Describe any notable members of leadership or interesting team composition.''
+Focused Energy has recruited three key researchers from the [[wikipedia:National_Ignition_Facility|National Ignition Facility]] who helped achieve the first-ever net energy gain in 2022<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Abu-Shawareb |first=H. |last2=Acree |first2=R. |last3=Adams |first3=P. |last4=Adams |first4=J. |last5=Addis |first5=B. |last6=Aden |first6=R. |last7=Adrian |first7=P. |last8=Afeyan |first8=B. B. |last9=Aggleton |first9=M. |last10=Aghaian |first10=L. |last11=Aguirre |first11=A. |last12=Aikens |first12=D. |last13=Akre |first13=J. |last14=Albert |first14=F. |last15=Albrecht |first15=M. |date=2024-02-05 |title=Achievement of Target Gain Larger than Unity in an Inertial Fusion Experiment |url=https://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/PhysRevLett.132.065102 |journal=Physical Review Letters |language=en |volume=132 |issue=6 |doi=10.1103/PhysRevLett.132.065102 |issn=0031-9007}}</ref>. The achievement is considered a major breakthrough in global progress towards commercial nuclear fusion.
 ==Funding==
-''Describe the startup's funding history here. Link investor names with [[]].''
+In 2025, Focused Energy US$150 million in their Series A round<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neuhauser |first=Alan |date=2025-04-01 |title=Scoop: Focused Energy raising $150M for laser fusion |url=https://www.axios.com/pro/climate-deals/2025/04/01/focused-energy-laser-fusion-energy-150-million |access-date=2025-12-03 |website=Axios |language=en}}</ref>.
-==Business Model==
-''Describe the startup's business model here, with emphasis on any key differentiators or business model innovations.''
-==Market & Comparables==
-''Talk about the market and the startup's competitors. Objectivity is important here, and citations for any opinions or data are crucial.''
+They closed a US$15 million seed round in 2021<ref>{{Cite web |title=‘A-Rod’ makes laser fusion pitch |url=https://optics.org/news/12/9/42 |access-date=2025-11-27 |website=optics.org}}</ref>.
 ==Traction==
-'' List notable customers or partnerships here. Awards should not be listed here, but under "Accolades" instead.''
+The startup has partnered Amplitude, a major manufacturer of ultrafast lasers, to improve two laser systems for inertial fusion energy<ref>{{Cite web |title=Focused Energy and Amplitude Enter $40 Million Agreement to Advance High-Energy Lasers Beyond the State-of-the-Art for Inertial Fusion Energy |url=https://www.focused-energy.co/news-release/focused-energy-and-amplitude-enter-40-million-agreement-to-advance-high-energy-lasers-beyond-the-state-of-the-art-for-inertial-fusion-energy |access-date=2025-11-27 |website=www.focused-energy.co |language=en}}</ref>. The new technology will help develop and determine the laser parameters needed to commercialise Focused Energy's direct drive laser fusion approach. This project is being financed by the [[Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovations in Germany]] (SPRIND).
-==Accolades==
-''List awards received by the startup here.''
-== See also ==
-''* List any other pages directly relevant to {{PAGENAME}}''
 == References ==
 {{Reflist}}