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TAE Technologies

Develops aneutronic hydrogen-boron fusion reactors

Overview

TAE Technologies develops commercial fusion power using a compact, linear reactor driven by hydrogen-boron (p-11B), an aneutronic fuel that largely avoids neutron production. It uses a beam-driven Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) where particle beams heat and sustain a self-confined plasma, reducing external magnets and enabling potentially mass-manufacturable reactors. Its five generations of devices, including the C-2W/Norman with plasma temperatures over 70 million degrees Celsius, are guided by AI and machine learning in partnership with Google to reach net energy gain with Copernicus and a grid-ready Da Vinci prototype in the 2030s. Beyond power, TAE also pursues Boron Neutron Capture Therapy through TAE Life Sciences and advanced power management through TAE Power Solutions.

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About TAE Technologies

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Why TAE Technologies is rated
C
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & ManufacturingEnergyHealthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Lake Forest, CA

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • The November 5, 2026 SEC effectiveness pushed the Trump Media merger toward a December vote.
  • TAE appointed Jeff Woodbury and Cedric Burgher in 2026, adding operating and capital-markets discipline.
  • TAE finished multi-state site evaluations in April 2026, and advanced Black Moon helium-3 agreement.

What critics are saying

  • The merger still depends on December 14, 2026 shareholder approval and closing conditions.
  • TMTG’s stock slide compresses financing, threatening TAE’s $1.8 billion deficit and construction budget.
  • Da Vinci’s 2031 target follows decades of fusion misses; failure kills TAE’s commercialization story.

What makes TAE Technologies unique

  • TAE’s FRC beam-driven reactor avoids tokamak-scale magnets and uses hydrogen-boron fuel.
  • UKAEA and TAE launched TAE Beam UK in May 2026, commercializing neutral-beam technology.
  • TAE’s adjacent businesses, power solutions and BNCT, monetize plasma IP before grid fusion.

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Associated Press
Aug 10th, 2026
Trump Media reports $238M loss with $1.9B in assets, launches Truth API data licensing product

Trump Media & Technology Group reported second quarter 2026 results, posting $1.7 million in revenue, up 89% from $0.9 million in the same quarter of 2025. The company reported a $238.1 million net loss, primarily driven by non-cash losses including unrealized losses on digital assets and equity securities totalling $190.4 million. TMTG closed the quarter with total assets of $2.0 billion and approximately $1.9 billion in financial assets. The company launched Truth API, its first data licensing product, on 1 August 2026, which has signed more than ten customer agreements. TMTG is progressing toward a prospective merger with TAE Technologies, expected to complete in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The company said it has substantially resolved legacy legal matters, expecting legal expenses to decline materially.

PR Newswire
Jun 17th, 2026
TAE Technologies names former Exxon Mobil exec Jeff Woodbury president and COO as it advances first 50 MWe fusion power plant

TAE Technologies, a fusion energy company, has appointed Jeff Woodbury as President and Chief Operating Officer as it advances construction of its first fusion power plant. Woodbury brings over 30 years of energy sector experience, having spent 35 years at Exxon Mobil in senior leadership roles overseeing major energy developments. The appointment comes as TAE progresses site selection for its first fusion power plant, which is expected to generate approximately 50 megawatts and begin operations in the early 2030s, pending regulatory approvals and completion of its previously announced merger with Trump Media & Technology Group. Woodbury will lead business operations and focus on building the organisational capabilities needed to deploy TAE's fusion technologies commercially. Future TAE fusion power plants are expected to range from 350 to 500 megawatts.

PR Newswire
May 14th, 2026
TAE Technologies and UKAEA launch fully funded joint venture to commercialize neutral beam fusion tech

TAE Technologies and the UK Atomic Energy Authority have formally established and fully funded their joint venture, TAE Beam UK, to commercialise particle accelerator technology for fusion energy applications. The venture, operating from UKAEA's Culham Campus, will develop neutral beams, a critical technology for heating and sustaining fusion reactions. TAE brings over two decades of patented intellectual property in particle accelerator research and development, whilst UKAEA contributes 40 years of fusion energy expertise, including operation of the Joint European Torus neutral beam system. The technology also has applications beyond fusion, including food safety, homeland security and cancer treatment through TAE's biotech subsidiary. The venture expands TAE's presence in the UK and aims to establish the country as an anchor in the global fusion supply chain.

Associated Press
May 8th, 2026
Trump Media reports $2.2B in assets despite $406M loss amid TAE Technologies merger plans

Trump Media & Technology Group reported first quarter 2026 results with total assets of $2.2 billion and financial assets of approximately $2.1 billion, nearly tripling from $759 million a year earlier. The company posted its fourth consecutive quarter of positive operating cash flow at $17.9 million. The operator of Truth Social and Truth+ streaming service reported $0.9 million in revenue and a $405.9 million net loss for the quarter, primarily from non-cash losses including unrealised losses on digital assets and equity securities totalling $368.7 million. TMTG continues developing new features for Truth Social, including prediction contracts, sports content and boosted posts. Truth+ expanded its live TV channels and international offerings whilst working towards a prospective merger with TAE Technologies.

PR Newswire
Mar 2nd, 2026
TAE Technologies appoints Cedric Burgher as CFO to prepare for public readiness

TAE Technologies, a fusion energy company, has appointed Cedric Burgher as chief financial officer. Burgher brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience from publicly traded energy companies, having previously served as CFO at Occidental Petroleum, QR Energy and KBR. The appointment comes as TAE advances towards commercialisation after 25 years of research and development. The company announced earlier this year that site selection for its first fusion power plant is underway, with construction expected to begin in 2026 following regulatory approvals and completion of its previously announced merger with Trump Media & Technology Group. Burgher will oversee accounting, finance, capital markets and investor relations, focusing on scaling public-company-ready processes as TAE works towards developing commercial utility-scale fusion energy.

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