Aalo Atomics is an energy technology company redefining nuclear power generation through speed, scalability, and accessibility.

The company aims to fundamentally transform how energy is produced, delivered, and consumed by developing compact nuclear power plants that are mass-manufactured in factories. Aalo’s vision is to replace traditional large-scale nuclear facilities with modular, secure systems that can be deployed within weeks—making clean energy accessible at any scale.

At the core of Aalo’s product portfolio is Aalo-1, a 10 MWe sodium-cooled microreactor utilizing uranium-zirconium-hydride (UZrH) fuel technology. When assembled into a five-unit modular configuration known as the Aalo Pod, these reactors form a compact power plant delivering approximately 50 MWe, capable of meeting the energy-intensive needs of modern infrastructure. This system is purpose-built for applications requiring uninterrupted, carbon-free power, including AI data centers, industrial facilities, and remote communities.

Unlike conventional nuclear development models, Aalo’s technology follows a manufacturing-first approach. Reactors are fully assembled and tested in a centralized production facility before being transported and rapidly deployed on site. This model eliminates the multi-year construction timelines and regulatory bottlenecks traditionally associated with nuclear projects, effectively turning nuclear power into a ready-to-deploy infrastructure solution. Aalo’s long-term objective is to achieve electricity costs of approximately $0.03 per kWh, positioning nuclear energy as one of the most competitive solutions both economically and environmentally.

Aalo Atomics’ development roadmap is anchored by the Aalo-X test reactor, which will be constructed at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) following selection by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Aalo-X serves as the company’s experimental microreactor prototype and is scheduled to reach criticality by July 4, 2026. The DOE’s authorization enables Aalo to leverage accelerated testing pathways for its advanced reactor architecture.

This ambitious technical vision is supported by strong financial backing. In August 2025, Aalo Atomics closed a $100 million Series B round led by Valor Equity Partners, with participation from Fine Structure Ventures, Hitachi Ventures, Crosscut, NRG Energy, Vamos Ventures, Tishman Speyer, Kindred Ventures, 50Y, Harpoon Ventures, Crescent Enterprises, Alumni Ventures, MCJ Collective, Gaingels, and Nucleation Capital. With this round, the company’s total funding has surpassed $136 million.

With the newly secured capital, Aalo has accelerated the development of its 40,000-square-foot manufacturing and engineering facility in Austin, Texas, while simultaneously initiating site preparation for its test reactor. The company is working within the DOE’s newly established accelerated licensing framework to integrate its reactor prototype on site.

Driven by a vision to become the “Tesla of nuclear energy,” Aalo Atomics combines advanced engineering, safety, and manufacturing innovation to deliver a new generation of nuclear power. Its approach enables nuclear energy to be deployed not only at the grid level, but also directly at points of highest demand—data centers, AI clusters, and industrial hubs—positioning Aalo as a leading force in the global transition toward reliable, carbon-free energy.