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Last Energy

Last Energy

51-200 employees

Develops small nuclear power plants and services

Compensation Overview

$80k - $200k/yr

Mid

Austin, TX, USA

Resident or willing to relocate to Washington, DC metro area

Category
Engineering Management
Product Engineering Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
  • 2+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a dynamic environment
  • Resident or willing relocate to Washington, DC metro area
Desired Qualifications
  • Insatiable appetite for learning
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Creativity and willingness to take on new challenges
  • Extreme flexibility and open to "kill their darlings"
  • Discipline, thoroughness, and extreme focus when needed

Last Energy focuses on developing small nuclear power plants and offers comprehensive services for mini water-cooled reactors throughout their lifecycle. Their reactors can produce both heat and electricity, making them suitable for various industrial applications, including clean energy generation and the production of green fuels. By utilizing proven nuclear technology and emphasizing standardization, Last Energy aims to make nuclear power more scalable and quickly deployable, reducing costs and speeding up implementation. The company provides end-to-end services, from planning to maintenance, ensuring a seamless process for clients in markets committed to clean technology.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$64M

Headquarters

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in micro nuclear plants supports Last Energy's market expansion.
  • Significant funding rounds indicate strong investor confidence in Last Energy.
  • Repurposing coal sites for nuclear plants aligns with global decarbonization goals.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from nuclear fusion could overshadow Last Energy's fission technology.
  • Geopolitical risks may affect partnerships with companies like DB Energy SA.
  • Local opposition may delay the Haskell County microreactor project.

What makes Last Energy unique

  • Last Energy uses proven reactor technology for small modular nuclear power plants.
  • The company offers a first-of-its-kind delivery model for nuclear plant deployment.
  • Last Energy provides end-to-end services for the lifecycle of mini water-cooled reactors.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

12%
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Feb 28th, 2025
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Last Energy, a start-up focused on micro-modular nuclear power plant development, announced Friday that it plans to build 30 microreactors on a 200-acre plot in greater Haskell County.

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Dec 13th, 2024
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Power Magazine
Oct 15th, 2024
Last Energy to Repurpose Welsh Coal Plant Site with 80-MW Micro-Nuclear Fleet

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