zap-energy // Intelligence Entity

Q: What is zap-energy connected to?

zap-energy is directly connected to 2 entities in the network graph, including doe, doe-milestone-program. These connections represent documented relationships such as DOE Milestone-Based Fusion Development recipient, Recipient (Z-pinch). Explore the full network using the interactive graph for complete relationship mapping.

Q: Where can I find more details about zap-energy?

A full intelligence dossier is available for zap-energy, including 4 source documents, deep-dive analysis, and network linkage assessment. Visit the dossier page for the complete profile.

Summary

Founded 2017, spun out from University of Washington (Uri Shumlak). Uses sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch — NOT FRC, but competes for same funding. FuZE device: 1-3 keV electron temperatures (PRL, April 2024) — hottest in Z-pinch. FuZE-Q: >5×10^9 neutrons per shot (triple 2023 record). Ion temp >2.5 keV. $130M Series D (Oct 2024), total $330M+ raised, 150 employees. DOE Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program recipient (one of 8). Project Century: liquid metal walls, 100 kW avg power, 0.1 Hz rep rate, 1000+ consecutive plasmas in <3 hours. Targeting Q_sci = 1 (scientific breakeven). Investors: Soros Fund Management, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Chevron, Shell, DCVC, Lowercarbon.

Deep Dive Analysis

Overview

Founded 2017, spun out from University of Washington (Uri Shumlak). Uses sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch — NOT FRC, but competes for same funding. FuZE device: 1-3 keV electron temperatures (PRL, April 2024) — hottest in Z-pinch. FuZE-Q: >5×10^9 neutrons per shot (triple 2023 record). Ion temp >2.5 keV. $130M Series D (Oct 2024), total $330M+ raised, 150 employees. DOE Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program recipient (one of 8). Project Century: liquid metal walls, 100 kW avg power, 0.1 Hz rep rate, 1000+ consecutive plasmas in <3 hours. Targeting Q_sci = 1 (scientific breakeven). Investors: Soros Fund Management, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Chevron, Shell, DCVC, Lowercarbon.

Entity Type: Organization — Zap Energy operates as an institutional actor in the defense/aerospace ecosystem.

Network Relationships

Zap Energy connects to 2 entities in the intelligence network:

Organisations (1):

→ DOE: DOE Milestone-Based Fusion Development recipient

Programs (1):

← DOE Milestone Program: Recipient (Z-pinch)

Source Documents

Intelligence derived from 4 source documents:

Phys. Rev. Lett. 132, 155101 (April 2024)
APS DPP24, TP12.104 and NI03.5
GeekWire — $130M round (Oct 2024)
zapenergy.com/blog/a-look-back-at-2024

Key Findings

▸ Entity Type: Organization — Zap Energy operates as an institutional actor in the defense/aerospace ecosystem.
▸ → DOE: DOE Milestone-Based Fusion Development recipient
▸ ← DOE Milestone Program: Recipient (Z-pinch)
▸ Phys. Rev. Lett. 132, 155101 (April 2024)
▸ GeekWire — $130M round (Oct 2024)

Related Entities (2)

doe

ORGANISATION

→ DOE Milestone-Based Fusion Development recipient

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doe-milestone-program

PROGRAM

← Recipient (Z-pinch)

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Source Documents (4)

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Founded 2017, spun out from University of Washington (Uri Shumlak). Uses sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch — NOT FRC, but competes for same funding. FuZE device: 1-3 keV electron temperatures (PRL, April 2024) — hottest in Z-pinch. FuZE-Q: >5×10^9 neutrons per shot (triple 2023 record). Ion temp >2.5 keV. $130M Series D (Oct 2024), total $330M+ raised, 150 employees. DOE Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program recipient (one of 8). Project Century: liquid metal walls, 100 kW avg power, 0.1 Hz rep rate, 1000+ consecutive plasmas in <3 hours. Targeting Q_sci = 1 (scientific breakeven). Investors: Soros Fund Management, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Chevron, Shell, DCVC, Lowercarbon.

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