Proxima Fusion (Proxima) Secures $468 Million from Google and RWE

Proxima Fusion completed a €411 million ($468 million) funding round on July 7, 2026, with investments from Google and RWE among others. This financing raises the company's valuation to €2.4 billion ($2.7 billion), making it the best-financed fusion company in Europe. RWE's contribution includes €25 million ($28.6 million) as part of a partnership to develop a fusion power plant in Bavaria. This significant investment supports Proxima's development of its Alpha stellarator demonstrator, essential in the competitive global race for fusion energy technology, which may impact long-term energy solutions for investors.