First Light Fusion
First Light Fusion is a research and technology company that develops inertial fusion energy (IFE) technology, including target designs, pulsed power systems, and machine learning-based simulation tools. It focuses on a proprietary fusion architecture called FLARE, designed to simplify power plant engineering and achieve commercial fusion energy.
verified 17 July 2026
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- Founded: 2011↗ First Light Fusion↗ First Light Fusion↗ First Light Fusion - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations↗ First Light Fusion | Enabling Inertial Fusion Energy | About Us
- HQ: Yarnton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom↗ First Light Fusion↗ First Light Fusion↗ First Light Fusion - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations↗ First Light Fusion | Enabling Inertial Fusion Energy | About Us
- Total funding: $152.64M - $154.7M↗ First Light Fusion↗ First Light Fusion↗ First Light Fusion - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations↗ First Light Fusion | Enabling Inertial Fusion Energy | About Us
- Key technology: FLARE (Fusion via Low-power Assembly and Rapid Excitation) inertial fusion architecture↗ First Light Fusion↗ First Light Fusion↗ First Light Fusion - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations↗ First Light Fusion | Enabling Inertial Fusion Energy | About Us
- Notable partners: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, IP Group↗ First Light Fusion↗ First Light Fusion↗ First Light Fusion - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations↗ First Light Fusion | Enabling Inertial Fusion Energy | About Us
- Achieved hypervelocity testing breakthrough by recreating orbital impact velocities (2026)↗ First Light Fusion Achieves Breakthrough in Hypervelocity Testing (2026) · 2026-07-24
- Engaged with Bavaria's fusion, aerospace, and advanced technology ecosystem (2026)↗ A brilliant visit and a fantastic opportunity for First Light to connect with Bavaria’s growing fusion, aerospace and advanced technology ecosystem. | First Light Fusion · 2026-07-24
- Represented at Farnborough International Airshow 2026 by Head of Business Development Elaine Winchester↗ This week has been the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 and, as always, it has been absolutely exceptional! | Elaine Winchester · 2026-07-23
Connections
- United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority — Notable partner in fusion energy development.↗ First Light Fusion | Enabling Inertial Fusion Energy | About Us
Recent developments
First Light Fusion's Head of Business Development, Elaine Winchester, represented the company at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, reflecting the company's engagement with the space and defence sectors.
Read more ↗linkedin.com23 JulFirst Light Fusion visited Bavaria to connect with its growing fusion, aerospace, and advanced technology ecosystem, signalling international engagement and potential partnership development.
Read more ↗linkedin.com24 JulFirst Light Fusion has achieved a breakthrough in hypervelocity testing by successfully recreating orbital impact velocities, marking a significant milestone in its fusion energy research programme.
Read more ↗greytastudio.com24 Jul