Bluecore Energy
About Bluecore Energy
Bluecore Energy is a Energy Transition startup based in Long Beach, California that has raised $10M in venture capital across 1 funding round since 2025. The company reached Pre-Seed stage in July 2026 with a $10M round led by Slauson & Co.. Bluecore Energy's investor base includes 7 institutional funds, with Slauson & Co. leading the most recent equity round.
Bluecore Energy develops compact 10 MWe small modular reactors (SMRs) mounted on floating barges to deliver zero-emission electricity to ports, data centers, remote communities, and utilities via subsea cables. The closed-loop water-cooled design builds on over 70 years of proven nuclear propulsion technology and can be deployed in multiples to deliver port-scale power within months rather than years. Founded by Kofi Asante and headquartered inside the Port of Long Beach, the company has secured a port terminal, a barge, and a test reactor pressure vessel to advance development of the next generation of maritime clean energy.
Bluecore Energy Funding Rounds Timeline
1 rounds · $10M raised · since 2025
| Round | Date | Amount | Valuation | Lead investor | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | July 2026 | $10M | — | Slauson & Co. | Harlem Capital, Precursor Ventures, Capital Factory, Karman Ventures, Hartbeat Ventures, Visible Hands VC, Chris Larsen, LMNT, Markham Ventures |
Investors in Bluecore Energy
7 institutional investors across 1 rounds
Lead investors
Co-investors
Recent news about Bluecore Energy
- FundingBluecore Energy raises $10M to put nuclear reactors on bargesJuly 2026
Questions about Bluecore Energy
How much has Bluecore Energy raised?
Bluecore Energy has raised $10M across 1 funding round since 2025.
Who are the investors of Bluecore Energy?
Bluecore Energy's investors include Slauson & Co., Harlem Capital, Precursor Ventures, Capital Factory, Karman Ventures, Hartbeat Ventures, Visible Hands VC.
When was Bluecore Energy's last funding round?
Bluecore Energy's most recent round was a $10M Pre-Seed in July 2026, led by Slauson & Co..
Where is Bluecore Energy headquartered?
Bluecore Energy is headquartered in Long Beach, California, and was founded in 2025 by Kofi Asante.