Stellios Technologies

Building the future of American power systems: from directed energy to compact fusion

[Stellios Technologies @stelliostech]

It's time to build the future of American power systems, directed energy and propulsion. 🇺🇸🚀🦾

We are on a mission to make sure the United States leads the world in counter-UAS and counter-electronics systems, dominate power generation, unlocks fusion energy and builds propulsion systems that will define the future.

Thank you to all of our team members, investors and supporters for joining the mission @jamiegull @CubitCapital @E_Bruxxx @noahpompan @ereborbank @shervin @PeterDiamandis @MorganSchwanke @Mana_Ventures @lpolovets @NathanLands @sigalitperelson @FinnMurphy12 @Nebularvc @dspector @tgm and so many others!

https://t.co/qJbBJPDGFI

[Noah Pompan @noahpompan]

Congrats to @DrStarson and team at Stellios for coming out of stealth.

Impressive early traction and the right founder to build these power systems.

[Atoms Not Bits @AtomsNotBits]

Humanoid Robots Deployed in Agricultural Manufacturing

Hard Tech Headlines:

- @TheNuclearCo has announced the potential development of a large-scale nuclear campus in Kentucky that could house up to six Westinghouse AP1000 reactors, producing 6.6 GW of electricity. If fully constructed, the development would be the largest nuclear power campus in America.

- Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards, one of Canada’s largest shipbuilders, has launched a corporate venture capital arm to invest in defense and maritime startups in the country.

- The largest security robot fleet in the U.S. has reportedly been deployed in metro Atlanta, according to Undaunted. The robotic security startup says it has deployed 100+ security robots to patrol apartment complexes and commercial properties.

- @WECNuclear is deploying $1B to construct America’s most advanced nuclear fuel factory, which will produce low-enriched uranium plus (LEU+) fuel.

- @agilityrobotics has secured a deal with AGCO, the major agricultural machinery manufacturer, to pilot humanoid robots at AGCO's Kansas production facility beginning in 2027.

- @stelliostech has secured a $5M pre-seed round. The Austin, Texas-based startup is developing high-power energy systems for applications such as C-UAS, propulsion, and aneutronic fusion, securing $2M in customer orders thus far.

- @LazarusEnergy, the LA startup, has successfully generated power using its supercritical CO₂ turbine, which could eventually provide critical power for facilities such as data centers.

- BAE Systems has successfully tested a modified logistics drone equipped with laser-guided rockets that intercepted multiple one-way attack drones during a U.S. military exercise.

- Reliable Robotics Corporation has successfully conducted demonstration flights of a remotely piloted Cessna cargo aircraft in New Mexico.

- NVIDIA introduces forward-deployable, containerized modular AI data centers. The company announced DSX POD, a factory-manufactured modular data center design intended to reduce deployment times from six months to as little as 14 days at prepared sites. The systems feature pre-integrated computing, networking, cabling, and liquid cooling.

- Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced plans to deploy its HPE Spaceborne Computer-4 to the Moon to conduct lunar computing operations.

- Bison Ventures has secured $160M for its second fund. The San Francisco-based venture capital firm invests in pre-seed to Series B startups across sectors including energy, biology, manufacturing, and food technology.

- @anatar demonstrated its automated T-shirt production line at the Manufacturing Solutions Center II in Conover, North Carolina, marking its first public demonstration.

- @NatilusAero secured a $3.5M U.S. Air Force award focused on further developing its regional freighter for contested logistics missions, with a payload capacity of nearly 8,000 pounds and a range of 800 nautical miles.

[Richard Starson 🇺🇸🚀🇺🇸 @DrStarson]

Thank you @erik_stiebel for covering @stelliostech launch!

Erik's newsletter is a gold standard in LA deep tech news. A must follow for investors and founders at the forefront of American reindustrialization. 🇺🇸🦾🚀

https://t.co/uVKZJc1c0m

[Stellios Technologies @stelliostech]

Huge thanks @erik_stiebel for covering our launch in Space Dirt today!

Your work is a gold standard for LA's deep tech scene.

https://t.co/L5v3jDZg8F

[Stellios Technologies @stelliostech]

Thanks for the shoutout @AtomsNotBits!

One of the best voices in American deep tech today!

[Atoms Not Bits @AtomsNotBits]

Humanoid Robots Deployed in Agricultural Manufacturing

Hard Tech Headlines:

- @TheNuclearCo has announced the potential development of a large-scale nuclear campus in Kentucky that could house up to six Westinghouse AP1000 reactors, producing 6.6 GW of electricity. If fully constructed, the development would be the largest nuclear power campus in America.

- Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards, one of Canada’s largest shipbuilders, has launched a corporate venture capital arm to invest in defense and maritime startups in the country.

- The largest security robot fleet in the U.S. has reportedly been deployed in metro Atlanta, according to Undaunted. The robotic security startup says it has deployed 100+ security robots to patrol apartment complexes and commercial properties.

- @WECNuclear is deploying $1B to construct America’s most advanced nuclear fuel factory, which will produce low-enriched uranium plus (LEU+) fuel.

- @agilityrobotics has secured a deal with AGCO, the major agricultural machinery manufacturer, to pilot humanoid robots at AGCO's Kansas production facility beginning in 2027.

- @stelliostech has secured a $5M pre-seed round. The Austin, Texas-based startup is developing high-power energy systems for applications such as C-UAS, propulsion, and aneutronic fusion, securing $2M in customer orders thus far.

- @LazarusEnergy, the LA startup, has successfully generated power using its supercritical CO₂ turbine, which could eventually provide critical power for facilities such as data centers.

- BAE Systems has successfully tested a modified logistics drone equipped with laser-guided rockets that intercepted multiple one-way attack drones during a U.S. military exercise.

- Reliable Robotics Corporation has successfully conducted demonstration flights of a remotely piloted Cessna cargo aircraft in New Mexico.

- NVIDIA introduces forward-deployable, containerized modular AI data centers. The company announced DSX POD, a factory-manufactured modular data center design intended to reduce deployment times from six months to as little as 14 days at prepared sites. The systems feature pre-integrated computing, networking, cabling, and liquid cooling.

- Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced plans to deploy its HPE Spaceborne Computer-4 to the Moon to conduct lunar computing operations.

- Bison Ventures has secured $160M for its second fund. The San Francisco-based venture capital firm invests in pre-seed to Series B startups across sectors including energy, biology, manufacturing, and food technology.

- @anatar demonstrated its automated T-shirt production line at the Manufacturing Solutions Center II in Conover, North Carolina, marking its first public demonstration.

- @NatilusAero secured a $3.5M U.S. Air Force award focused on further developing its regional freighter for contested logistics missions, with a payload capacity of nearly 8,000 pounds and a range of 800 nautical miles.

[Stellios Technologies @stelliostech]

@AtomsNotBits @TheNuclearCo Thanks for the shoutout and for the amazing work you're doing! @AtomsNotBits has been one of our favorite sources of deep tech news.

Your rock! 🇺🇸🚀🦾

[Traded: Venture Capital @TradedVC]

Stellios Technologies, an Austin, Texas-based startup developing high-power microwave systems for counter-drone defense and industrial applications, emerged from stealth with an oversubscribed $5 million pre-seed funding round. Founded and led by CEO Dr. Richard Starson, who previously co-founded microwave-powered space launch company Escape Dynamics, Stellios had already secured $2 million in customer purchase orders before raising the round. The funding was backed by Sofreh Capital, Wave Function Ventures, Cubit Capital, Mana Ventures, Atoms & Bits, Output Capital, Erik Bruckner, and other strategic investors. The company plans to use the proceeds to deliver its first contracted microwave systems, establish U.S. research and pilot manufacturing facilities, expand its team and government business development, and advance its AI-native engineering platform and longer-term compact fusion research.

FOUNDER: Dr. Richard Starson

INVESTORS: Sofreh Capital, Wave Function Ventures, Cubit Capital, Mana Ventures, Atoms & Bits, Output Capital, Erik Bruckner

ROUND: Pre-Seed
AMOUNT: $5,000,000

HQ: Austin, Texas

#VentureCapital #StelliosTechnologies #DrRichardStarson #SofrehCapital #TradedVC

[Stellios Technologies @stelliostech]

@TradedVC Thank you for covering @TradedVC! We are happy users of @tryramp and we are delighted to be working with the team at @ereborbank.

Time to build! 🚀🇺🇸

[Stellios Technologies @stelliostech]

@jamiegull @DrStarson Let’s build! 🇺🇸🦾🚀

[Stellios Technologies @stelliostech]

@dspector @DrStarson Thank you @dspector! We are all inspired by you!

[Stellios Technologies @stelliostech]

Thank you @pulse2news for covering our launch 🚀

https://t.co/3vEOcL7hNG

[Stellios Technologies @stelliostech]

It's time to build the future of American power systems, directed energy and propulsion. 🇺🇸🚀🦾

We are on a mission to make sure the United States leads the world in counter-UAS and counter-electronics systems, dominate power generation, unlocks fusion energy and builds propulsion systems that will define the future.

Thank you to all of our team members, investors and supporters for joining the mission @jamiegull @CubitCapital @E_Bruxxx @noahpompan @ereborbank @shervin @PeterDiamandis @MorganSchwanke @Mana_Ventures @lpolovets @NathanLands @sigalitperelson @FinnMurphy12 @Nebularvc @dspector @tgm and so many others!

https://t.co/qJbBJPDGFI

[Stellios Technologies @stelliostech]

Thank you @sjreiff and the team for supporting our launch announcement!

[Richard Starson 🇺🇸🚀🇺🇸 @DrStarson]

Exciting new chapter: building the future of power systems, propulsion, and American defense & energy.

At @stelliostech we're building next gen. power systems from directed energy for c-UAS to compact fusion for propulsion.

Check out more below and follow the journey. 🇺🇸🚀

[Stellios Technologies @stelliostech]

Thank you @calvinb21 and @DefenseDaily! Building c-UAS and directed energy in America has never been more urgent.

[Cal Biesecker @calvinb21]

Power Systems Startup Stellios Exits Stealth With $5 Million Pre-Seed Round - Defense Daily https://t.co/XV4E0NwCtF

[Cal Biesecker @calvinb21]

Power Systems Startup Stellios Exits Stealth With $5 Million Pre-Seed Round - Defense Daily https://t.co/XV4E0NwCtF

[Stellios Technologies @stelliostech]

It's time to build the future of American power systems and directed energy! Thank you @laserwarsHQ 🇺🇸🦾

[Laser Wars @laserwarsHQ]

"From counter-drone defense and directed energy to advanced propulsion, compact fusion, and grid-scale power, the future will belong to nations that lead in power systems." https://t.co/1G7qYe3YyO

[Stellios Technologies @stelliostech]

@laserwarsHQ Let's build the future! 🇺🇸🦾

[Blender 🔶 @Blender]

Welcome @anthropicai as a Corporate Patron sponsor of the Blender Foundation’s Development Fund! This support will be dedicated towards general Blender core development. More details at https://t.co/oiQeATUVW3 #b3d #DevFund

[Stellios Technologies @stelliostech]

@DimaZeniuk SpaceX will hit the target. 2028.