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Marvel Fusion is a technology company.
Marvel Fusion develops an advanced laser fusion energy concept aimed at delivering scalable and globally competitive power. The company focuses on a proprietary fast ignitor combined with innovations in lasers, targets, and overall power plant technology. Its technical approach builds directly on the inertial fusion principles that demonstrated target energy gain at the National Ignition Facility, aiming to make laser-based fusion commercially viable.
Founded in 2019 in Munich, Marvel Fusion emerged from the insight that a concerted effort in refining the ignition process was key to unlocking the potential of laser-driven fusion. Co-founder and CEO Moritz von der Linden, alongside CSO Prof. Dr. Hartmut Ruhl, established the company to translate scientific breakthroughs into practical energy solutions. Their operations span Germany and the United States, indicating a broad base for development.
Marvel Fusion’s vision is to provide unlimited, competitive, and reliable power generation, enabling humankind to access clean and safe energy. The company is actively developing the necessary technologies for commercial implementation, including alternative fuel cycles and cost-effective energy extraction methods. Its long-term goal is to deploy a laser-driven fusion power plant, ensuring a sustainable energy future.
Marvel Fusion has raised $169.9M across 3 funding rounds.
Marvel Fusion has raised $169.9M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Marvel Fusion has raised $169.9M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $54.0M Series B in March 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2025 | $54M Series B | — | EQT Ventures, Owen Lozman, Samsung Ventures, Sorenson Ventures | Announced |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $75.9M Grant | — | — | Announced |
| Feb 1, 2022 | $40M Series A | — | Earlybird Venture Capital, Haun Ventures, Insight Partners, Molten Ventures, Smash Capital, Union Square Ventures, Marek Olszewski | Announced |
Marvel Fusion has raised $169.9M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Marvel Fusion's investors include EQT Ventures, Owen Lozman, Samsung Ventures, Sorenson Ventures, Earlybird Venture Capital, Haun Ventures, Insight Partners, Molten Ventures, Smash Capital, Union Square Ventures, Marek Olszewski.
Marvel Fusion is a Munich-based deep-tech company developing laser-driven fusion power plants to deliver clean, safe, and reliable energy without long-lived radioactive waste.[1][2][3][6] Founded in 2019, it uses ultrashort pulse lasers and nanostructured fuels like proton-boron11 (pB11) to achieve aneutronic fusion, solving the global challenge of scalable, non-radioactive clean energy for electricity production.[1][4][6] The company serves utilities and industrial partners by targeting commercial fusion power plants in the 2030s, with strong growth including €113 million in Series B funding (extended in 2025), partnerships like a $150 million facility with Colorado State University by 2027, and collaborations with Siemens Energy.[1][3]
Marvel Fusion was founded in 2019 in Munich, Germany, by Moritz von der Linden, who serves as CEO, leveraging recent advances in petawatt-class lasers and nanotechnology.[1][3][4] The idea emerged from a novel non-thermal fusion concept using ultrashort pulse lasers to drive pB11 reactions, validated through five years of experiments confirming the underlying physics.[1][2] Early traction came from equity raises of €120 million plus €150 million in public funding, growing to ~70 employees and key milestones like the 2025 Series B extension with investors including EQT Ventures, Siemens Energy Ventures, and the European Innovation Council Fund.[1][3]
Marvel Fusion rides the fusion energy renaissance, fueled by exponential laser and nanotechnology progress, positioning laser inertial fusion (LIFE) as viable amid climate urgency for carbon-free baseload power.[1][4] Timing aligns with global net-zero goals and recent funding surges in fusion, where pB11's clean profile addresses waste concerns of alternatives like deuterium-tritium.[2][4] Market tailwinds include SPRIN-D support, EIC investments, and industrial buy-in from Siemens, amplifying Europe's fusion leadership.[2][3] It influences the ecosystem by validating laser tech, attracting venture capital, and bridging academia-industry gaps for faster deployment.[1][3]
Marvel Fusion is poised to hit proof-of-concept with its 2027 Colorado facility, unlocking prototype plants by 2033 and grid-scale fusion in the 2030s amid rising clean energy demand.[1][2][3] Trends like laser cost reductions and AI-optimized designs will accelerate progress, while policy shifts toward fusion (e.g., EU innovation funds) bolster scaling.[3] Its influence could expand as the European fusion frontrunner, drawing more corporates and reshaping energy markets—potentially delivering the ultimate clean solution as promised.[6]