BlueCore Energy

BlueCore Energy is an early-stage nuclear technology company developing a ~30 MW small modular light‑water reactor designed specifically for commercial maritime propulsion and select offshore power applications. The company is pre‑product and pre‑revenue, and was recently formed following the founder’s departure from his prior role. The core investment thesis is that deep‑sea shipping is one of the few commercial markets where nuclear power is economically compelling today. Large cargo vessels face lifetime fuel costs that frequently exceed $600M–$1B, tightening global emissions regulation, and limited viable alternatives. Nuclear propulsion offers zero‑emission operations, predictable lifetime energy costs, and unmatched energy density for long‑haul maritime use cases.

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  Floating nuclear startup Bluecore lands $50M funding before setting sail

  theregister · Sep 8, 2026

  Firm wants to take atomic power generation on a barge to wherever the need is

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  Bluecore Energy Raises $50 Million to Build Floating Nuclear Power Plants - ESG Today

  ESG Today · Sep 8, 2026

  Nuclear technology company Bluecore Energy announced today that it has raised $50 million in a seed funding round, with proceeds from the new financing aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of its floating nuclear energy systems. Emerging from stealth earlier this year, Port of Long Beach-based Bluecore is developing small modular, water-cooled nuclear reactors […]

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  Nuclear startup Bluecore Energy raises $50M seed round, just two months after launch | TechCrunch

  TechCrunch · Sep 8, 2026

  Bluecore Energy announced Tuesday an oversubscribed $50 million seed round — just months after raising a $10 million pre-seed and coming out of stealth.

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  Bluecore Energy raises $10M to build portable nuclear reactors on barges | TechCrunch

  TechCrunch · Jul 21, 2026

  Maritime nuclear energy startup Bluecore Energy has raised $10 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Slauson & Co.

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  Kofi Asante, Who Is Making History As The First Black Founder Of A Nuclear Company, Raises $10M In Oversubscribed Funding Round

  Yahoo Finance

  Kofi Asante is on a mission to “democratize access to clean energy.