Nucleation Capital
Overview
Nucleation Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in private ventures working to actually solve climate change . They focus on high-growth ventures working to innovate advanced nuclear and carbon-management technologies or services . The firm brings expertise, networks and conviction to the task of investing in leading private ventures that will enable the clean energy transition and climate restoration .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiant Industries, Inc. | Dec 2025 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Blue Energy | Oct 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Copenhagen Atomics | Jan 2023 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Blykalla | Dec 2025 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Aalo Atomics | Aug 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Key People
Rodney Adams
Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Nucleation Capital based?
Nucleation Capital is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, United States.
When was Nucleation Capital founded?
Nucleation Capital was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does Nucleation Capital have?
Nucleation Capital has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Nucleation Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Radiant Industries, Inc., Blue Energy, Copenhagen Atomics, Blykalla, Aalo Atomics.
What was Nucleation Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Nucleation Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Blykalla in 2025.
What sectors does Nucleation Capital focus on?
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What company stages does Nucleation Capital focus on?
Nucleation Capital typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Nucleation Capital's AUM?
Nucleation Capital's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.