[Energy Startup Helion Backed by OpenAI Founder Secures $465 Million in Funding, Led by Thrive Capital] Odaily Planet Daily News – Nuclear fusion energy startup Helion, supported by OpenAI founder Sam Altman, announced the completion of a $465 million funding round led by Thrive Capital. The post-investment valuation has reached $15.5 billion, nearly three times its previous $5.43 billion valuation. The company is reportedly focused on developing nuclear fusion technology to supply power to data centers and other clients, though it still needs to prove the feasibility of its technology in actual electricity production. Investors remain highly confident in its potential, and this round of funding will be used to accelerate technological development and commercialization efforts. (The Information)