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importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch2026-07-17T19:22:00Z

Valar Atomics Seeks $1B Equity Round at $6B Valuation Amid Nuclear Reactor Development

Valar Atomics is in talks to raise a $1B equity round at a $6B valuation, led by Sequoia, focusing on small modular reactors (SMRs) for AI data centers. The company faces regulatory challenges and competition from other nuclear startups while aiming to address growing data center energy demands.

The potential deal highlights a growing trend of complex, multi-stage funding rounds that mask true entry prices.

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