Aalo Atomics is a startup focused on developing nuclear reactors specifically to power artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. Our partner company, Livelihood, recently closed a $100 million fund. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for all forms of energy. The AI sector is projected to require a big increase in power demand very soon. Matt Loszak, co-founder and CEO of Aalo Atomics, is a firm believer in the promise of modular nuclear technology. He emphasizes its essential place in addressing our energy paradox.
Supported by this fresh capital, Aalo Atomics is primed for significant growth. They expect to double the size of their staff from 60 to 120 workers in the current year. The company intends to attract top engineering and manufacturing talent, enhancing its capabilities in nuclear technology. This expansion will greatly expedite Aalo Atomics’ effort to deliver more sustainable energy solutions for the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence sector.
Development of New Facilities and Prototypes
Aalo Atomics has made major moves in advancing its technology, including buying land in Texas for a non-nuclear prototype. This facility will be primarily used to test safety design elements, including a sodium coolant system that is core to the design of their reactors. Construction is already well underway, as they will need to further refine the technology before transitioning to a full-scale production.
Furthermore, Aalo Atomics recently announced the opening of a 40,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas. This facility will help them go to mass production of their reactors, called Aalo-1. Each Aalo Pod comprises five fully modular reactors. These types of reactors can scale up to gigawatt-scale reactors, making them ideally suited for co-locating with data centers in an on-site application.
Aalo Atomics has been selected as 1 of 4 partners. Together, they intend to build up to 1 GW of new nuclear energy capacity at the Texas A&M University System RELLIS Campus. This partnership further highlights Dominion Energy’s commitment to growing vibrant new energy innovations all while working alongside some of the world’s top academic institutions.
“AI is expected to require triple-digit increases in the power supply in the coming months and years, creating both a complex problem for US industry and a significant commercial opportunity for the companies that can solve it.” – Antonio Gracias
Future Goals and Innovations
The company has recently concluded a conceptual design review for its next-generation reactor, which it’s animatedly dubbed Aalo-X. It plans to get to criticality by July 4, 2026. This accelerated timeline further signals Aalo Atomics’ focus on moving safe and innovative nuclear technology to market quickly.
Matt Loszak noted the significance of their business model, stating, “Our unique approach of mass manufacturing modular nuclear plants, combined with our commitment to both safety and scalability, positions us at the forefront of this movement and ensures we are ready to meet this imminent market need at record speed.”
Aalo Atomics is set to be a new paradigm in the nuclear space, combining cutting-edge engineering with smart, strategic alliances. By centering on highly scalable solutions, the company hopes to combat the immediate, new energy burdens brought by the AI revolution.