Oklo

Oklo

Develops advanced fission power plants

About Oklo

Simplify's Rating
Why Oklo is rated
A
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated A+ on Differentiation

Industries

Energy

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

2013

Overview

Oklo develops advanced fission power plants that enhance safety and utilize nuclear waste as fuel. Its main product, the Aurora reactor, produces up to 15 megawatts of power and can operate for over 10 years without refueling. This long operational life and waste recycling capability make Oklo's reactors economically and environmentally beneficial. The company aims to provide reliable and sustainable energy solutions in the global market.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in microreactors supports Oklo's market expansion and innovation.
  • U.S. government funding boosts advanced nuclear technology development, benefiting Oklo.
  • EU's potential green investment classification for nuclear energy could increase Oklo's investments.

What critics are saying

  • Licensing delays for Aurora microreactor could impact Oklo's project timelines.
  • Atomic Alchemy acquisition may divert focus from Oklo's core nuclear projects.
  • Dependency on government partnerships may lead to policy-related funding fluctuations.

What makes Oklo unique

  • Oklo uses nuclear waste as fuel, reducing environmental impact and waste management costs.
  • The Aurora reactor operates for over 10 years without refueling, enhancing reliability.
  • Oklo's reactors are suitable for diverse applications, including remote areas and space missions.

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Funding

Total Funding

$450.2M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -1%

1 year growth

↓ -1%

2 year growth

↓ -3%
PR Newswire
Apr 29th, 2025
Enercom Opens Registration For The 30Th Annual Enercom Denver - The Energy Investment Conference

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NEI Magazine
Mar 26th, 2025
Oklo advances licence application for Aurora Powerhouse

Oklo is developing the Aurora microreactor, which uses heat pipes to transport heat from the reactor core to a supercritical carbon dioxide power conversion system to generate electricity.

Oil and Gas Press
Mar 24th, 2025
Oklo Appoints Two New Board Members Following Chris Wright's Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Energy

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - #advancedfission - Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO), an advanced nuclear technology company, has appointed Daniel Poneman and Michael Thompson to its Board of Directors.

Oklo
Mar 6th, 2025
Oklo Closes Acquisition of Radioisotope Producer Atomic Alchemy

Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO), an advanced nuclear technology company, announced today that it has closed the acquisition of Atomic Alchemy Inc. (“Atomic Alchemy”), a leading innovator in radioisotope production. Atomic Alchemy is pioneering a resilient U.S.-based radioisotope supply chain with its proprietary production and recovery technologies, including its Versatile Isotope Production Reactor (VIPR®) technology. This strategic acquisition enhances Oklo’s capabilities to establish a reliable domestic supply chain for high-value radioisotopes critical to healthcare, research, and defense sectors and provides synergies to Oklo’s fuel recycling and nuclear energy businesses. Atomic Alchemy's Radioisotope Production Facility (Image: Hillside Architecture) The acquisition of Atomic Alchemy brings immediate benefits to Oklo’s business: Expanding into an Attractive Market: This acquisition diversifies Oklo’s business and market reach into new sectors such as biotech, pharmaceuticals, space,

BioSpace
Feb 25th, 2025
Oklo Collaborates with the U.S. DOE and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to Advance Next Generation Materials Development

Oklo collaborates with the U.S. DOE and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to advance next generation materials development.

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