# Avalanche Energy > Avalanche Energy is a Seattle-based startup developing compact fusion machines for clean power generation. Their flagship product, the Orbitron™, is a 1–100 kWe desk-sized fusion machine that uses electrostatic ion confinement — no giant magnets or lasers required. The company targets mobile, distributed, and defense power markets where traditional large-scale fusion is impractical. Avalanche Energy (also known as Avalanche, Inc.) was founded by Robin Langtry (CEO) and Brian Riordan (COO). The company is backed by Founders Fund, Lowercarbon Capital, Toyota Ventures, Congruent Ventures, RA Capital, and the NSF, among others. Their test facility, FusionWERX, is located in Richland, Washington. ## Company Overview https://www.avalanchefusion.com/overview The definitive overview of Avalanche Energy, including its mission, fusion strategy, Orbitron architecture, FusionWERX platform, commercialization approach, and applications. ## Core Technology - [Our Technology](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/technology): Overview of Avalanche's compact fusion approach — high-speed ions electrostatically confined in precessing elliptical orbits around a negatively charged cathode. Covers ion injection, capture, densification, modularity, and mass manufacturing strategy. - [The Orbitron™](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/orbitron): Detailed breakdown of the Orbitron fusion machine — fusion core (high-vacuum chamber with magnetic bottle), fuel injectors (D-T ionization and beam acceleration), energy conversion system (neutron-to-heat-to-electricity thermal cycle), and machine control systems. Targets 1–100 kWe output. Capable of proton-boron-11 fuel, which nearly eliminates neutron radiation. - [Why Fusion?](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/fusion): Explanation of fusion energy fundamentals and why Avalanche is pursuing it. - [Fusion 101](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/fusion-101): Introductory explainer on nuclear fusion for general audiences. - [Fusion Methods](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/fusion-methods): Overview of different fusion approaches and how Avalanche's electrostatic confinement compares. - [Lando (Build)](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/machines/lando): Avalanche's current prototype fusion machine under active development and testing. ## Applications - [Applications Overview](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/applications): Summary of all target markets for Avalanche fusion power. - [Data Centers](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/application/data-centers): Compact fusion as a power source for AI and high-density compute facilities. - [Remote Locations](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/application/remote-location): Off-grid and hard-to-reach power delivery — lunar surface, maritime, remote industrial. - [Disaster Relief](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/application/disaster-relief): Rapid-deploy mobile power for emergency and humanitarian operations. - [Defense](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/application/defense): Compact fusion for military mobility, forward operating bases, and defense platforms. - [Neutrons](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/application/neutrons): High-energy neutron generation for materials testing, radioisotope production, space science, and defense applications. ## FusionWERX - [FusionWERX](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/fusionwerx): Avalanche's commercial-scale neutron and fusion testing facility in Richland, WA. Open to private companies, universities, national laboratories, and public-private consortia. Funded in part by a $10M Washington State grant. - [FusionWERX Suppliers](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/fusionwerx/suppliers): Information for suppliers and partners looking to work with Avalanche. - [Get Access to FusionWERX](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/fusionwerx/get-started): Entry point for organizations seeking neutron testing or fusion research access. ## Milestones & News - [News & Releases](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/news): Full index of press releases and media coverage. - [1 keV Ion Temperature Achievement](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/news-release/avalanche-energy-achieves-measured-apparent-ion-temperatures-above-1-kev-in-compact-fusion-experiment): Avalanche's "Jyn" plasma device demonstrated ion temperatures above 1 keV (~11 million °C), comparable to the core of the Sun. - [300,000-Volt Milestone](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/news-release/avalanche-energy-completes-final-series-a-voltage-milestone-300-000-volts-in-compact-high-efficiency-prototype-fusion-machine): Sustained 300 kV across 2.5 inches (4.7 MV/m average field gradient) — final Series A voltage milestone. - [$29M Raise](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/news-release/avalanche-energy-raises-29-million-following-plasma-physics-breakthroughs): $29M funding round led by RA Capital following plasma physics breakthroughs (Feb 2026). - [$10M Washington State Grant](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/news-release/avalanche-energy-awarded-10-million-grant-from-washington-state-to-develop-fusionwerx-neutron-factory): State grant to develop FusionWERX as a commercial neutron factory (Jul 2025). - [$5.2M DARPA Contract](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/news-release/avalanche-energy-awarded-5-2m-darpa-contract-to-develop-radioisotope-power-technology): Contract to develop alpha-voltaic nuclear battery technology under DARPA's Rads to Watts program. - [$1.25M AFWERX Contract](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/news-release/avalanche-energy-awarded-1-25m-afwerx-contract-to-accelerate-advanced-materials-development): Air Force contract for 100× faster materials development pipeline for fusion and extreme-environment defense applications. - [$40M Series A + 200kV Milestone](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/news-release/avalanche-energy-achieves-record-200kv-electrostatic-fusion-milestone-and-closes-40-million-series-a-funding-round): $40M Series A led by Lowercarbon Capital; 200 kV record in electrostatic micro-fusion reactor (Apr 2024). - [FusionWERX Facility Announcement](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/news-release/avalanche-energy-announces-new-fusionwerx-test-facility-to-accelerate-commercial-fusion-development): Launch of the Richland, WA test facility (Apr 2025). ## Company - [About](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/about): Company background, mission, and leadership team including co-founders Robin Langtry (CEO) and Brian Riordan (COO). - [Missions](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/missions): Strategic missions and long-term vision for where Avalanche fusion will be deployed. - [Memos & Reviews](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/memo): Technical memos, white papers, and independent reviews of Avalanche's technology. - [Careers](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/careers): Open roles at Avalanche Energy. - [Contact](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/contact): Contact information. Phone: 206-455-9317. - [Media](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/media): Press assets and media resources. ## Optional - [Videos](https://www.avalanchefusion.com/videos): Video library including explainers, hardware demos, and founder presentations. - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/avalanche-fusion/): Official LinkedIn page. - [X / Twitter](https://twitter.com/AvalancheFusion): Official X account. - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@AvalancheEnergy): YouTube channel including "Why Fusion is Better Small" founder explainer.