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First Light Fusion
First Light Fusion Ltd. is an inertial fusion energy research company headquartered in Yarnton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The company is dedicated to developing clean fusion power through innovative projectile-driven compression techniques.
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First Light Fusion at a glance
First Light Fusion is an alternative energy equipment company headquartered in United Kingdom. Its most recent funding round, Series C, raised $33.2M in April 2026. Xcout tracks 9 named people at First Light Fusion, including Dr Nick Hawker (CEO).
First Light Fusion leadership
- Dr Nick HawkerCEO
- Mark ThomasChief Executive Officer
- Gianluca PisanelloChief Operating Officer
- David BryonChief Financial Officer
- Bart MarkusChairman
- Laura HillierGeneral Counsel
3 more named people on record for First Light Fusion, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
First Light Fusion funding rounds
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | $33.2M | 6 named |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
Investors
First Light Fusion competitors
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Mach42 is an early-stage software spinout from Oxford University located at the Oxford Science Park in the United Kingdom. The company develops ultra-fast AI tools and simulation acceleration solutions for semiconductor test plan development and real-time fusion control.
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More on First Light Fusion in Xcout Intel
- 9 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 1 funding round with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
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