TitletownTech, Green Bay, has invested in Realta Fusion, a Wisconsin-based startup pioneering scalable fusion energy.
Led by co-founder and CEO Kieran Furlong and co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Cary Forest, Realta developed modular compact magnetic mirror technology.
“Fusion energy is not just an exciting possibility, it’s a necessary part of our energy future,” said TitletownTech Managing Partner Craig Dickman. “Realta stands at the intersection of clean energy innovation and the growing energy demands of AI, showcasing how Wisconsin can lead in creating solutions to global challenges. We’re thrilled to partner with Kieran, Cary, and the Realta team as they chart their path forward.”
TitletownTech joins Khosla Ventures and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation in supporting Realta’s advancements in fusion.
Fusion energy works by recreating the same process that powers the sun, where hydrogen atoms fuse together under extreme heat and pressure to release massive amounts of energy. Unlike nuclear fission, which splits heavy atoms apart to produce energy, fusion doesn’t create long-lived radioactive waste or carry the same safety risks.
At the heart of Realta’s technology is the groundbreaking Wisconsin High-field Axisymmetric Mirror (WHAM) project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. WHAM recently achieved its first plasma, a major milestone in demonstrating the potential of high-field magnetic mirror technology to create commercially viable fusion energy. This innovation combines decades of research with state-of-the-art advancements.
What sets Realta apart is its ability to scale its compact magnetic mirror technology for diverse applications.
“Our mission at Realta is to deliver clean energy solutions that are both scalable and practical,” said Kieran Furlong, co-founder and CEO of Realta. “The support from TitletownTech and others not only validates our approach but also provides us with the strategic resources needed to address one of AI’s biggest challenges: energy consumption.”
Realta Fusion was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to advance fusion power plants. The startup launched with a $12 million seed round in 2023.
To learn more about Realta, visit RealtaFusion.com.
