Zap Energy, based in Everett, Washington, develops sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch fusion, which confines plasma without large external magnets. It raised a $130 million Series D in October 2024.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Partners interested in compact, magnet-free fusion designs |
From Zap Energy's own website.
What stands out
- No superconducting magnets needed
- Part of the DOE milestone programme
Worth knowing
- Plasma performance still short of power plant needs
- Early stage
How it ranks
Zap Energy is ranked 9th of 10 in Best Fusion Energy Companies (Lister Score 86.8).
#9 in Best Fusion Energy Companies · Lister Score 86.8
Zap Energy was selected for the US Department of Energy's Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program..
| Rank | Best Fusion Energy Companies | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commonwealth Fusion Systems | 97.0 |
| 2 | Helion Energy | 95.8 |
| 3 | TAE Technologies | 94.5 |
| 4 | Pacific Fusion | 93.2 |
| 5 | Proxima Fusion | 92.0 |
| 6 | Type One Energy | 90.7 |
| 7 | Tokamak Energy | 89.4 |
| 8 | General Fusion | 88.1 |
| 9 | Zap Energy | 86.8 |
| 10 | Thea Energy | 85.4 |
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Zap Energy is ranked 9th of 10 in Best Fusion Energy Companies (Lister Score 86.8).
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