Radiant plans to fundraise in summer 2024 before first reactor test
Doug Bernauer · Radiant CEO Doug Bernauer on Portable Nuclear Microreactors & the Future of Clean Energy · Sourcery with Molly O'Shea · May 31, 2024 · at 43:55
Radiant founder Doug Bernauer discusses upcoming milestones and funding plans for his portable microreactor company with host Molly O'Shea.
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“We are going to fundraise again pretty soon this summer. It'll be the last time to invest before the first reactor in 50 years gets fueled and tested”
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