What is Zeno?
Zeno Powers is dedicated to providing clean, plug-and-play power solutions for diverse applications, aiming to revolutionize energy generation. The company is developing a lightweight and cost-effective radioisotope power system (RPS) designed to deliver resilient power for decades. This advanced technology targets broad market opportunities, both in space exploration and terrestrial use cases, addressing the growing demand for sustainable and long-lasting energy sources.
How much funding has Zeno raised?
Zeno has raised a total of $70M across 2 funding rounds:
Series A
$20M
Series B
$50M
Series A (2022): $20M with participation from Tribe Capital Growth Corp I
Series B (2025): $50M led by Balerion Space Ventures, The Vanderbilt University, Hanaco, Seraphim, and JAWS Estates Capital
Key Investors in Zeno
Tribe Capital Growth Corp I
Tribe Capital Growth Corp I is a special purpose acquisition company that intends to effect a business combination with one or more companies. Its focus is on identifying and merging with businesses that offer significant growth potential.
Balerion Space Ventures
Balerion Space Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in the New Space Economy, focusing on companies involved in launch, Earth observation, propulsion, and defense technologies, aiming to build critical space infrastructure.
Hanaco
Hanaco Ventures is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to transform ambitious ideas into successful businesses, supporting entrepreneurs from early vision to growth stages.
What's next for Zeno?
With the recent infusion of major strategic capital, Zeno is poised for accelerated development and market penetration. The company's focus on a next-generation RPS positions it to capture significant market share in both the burgeoning space economy and critical terrestrial infrastructure sectors. Continued investment will likely fuel further research and development, scaling of manufacturing capabilities, and expansion into new markets, solidifying Zeno's role as a key player in advanced power systems.
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