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Valar

Develops small nuclear reactors intended to supply power for AI infrastructure and energy-intensive computing workloads.

Deep Tech
Nuclear Power
Total Raised
$2.5B
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA

Overview

Valar is a Palmer Luckey-backed nuclear startup developing small reactors to provide power for AI infrastructure. The company targets the growing energy demands of AI computing, where reliable dedicated power supply is becoming a constraint for deployment. Its positioning centers on using small reactor technology as an energy source for AI workloads, differentiating it from software-focused AI infrastructure providers. Valar has raised $2.45 billion across two undisclosed rounds, including a reported $450 million round at a $2 billion valuation.

Funding History

2 rounds · Mar 2026 – Apr 2026
$2.5B
Total Raised
2
Cumulative: $2.5B

Palmer Luckey‑backed Valar lands $450M at $2B valuation to power AI with small reactors

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1
Cumulative: $2.0B

Palmer Luckey-Backed Nuclear Startup Valar Lands $2 Billion Valuation

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Valar raised in total?
Valar has raised a total of $2.5B across 2 funding rounds.
What does Valar do?
Valar is a Palmer Luckey-backed nuclear startup developing small reactors to provide power for AI infrastructure. The company targets the growing energy demands of AI computing, where reliable dedicated power supply is becoming a constraint for deployment. Its positioning centers on using small reactor technology as an energy source for AI workloads, differentiating it from software-focused AI infrastructure providers. Valar has raised $2.45 billion across two undisclosed rounds, including a reported $450 million round at a $2 billion valuation.
Where is Valar headquartered?
Valar is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.