Press Releases

Deep Fission, Inc. (“Deep Fission” or the “Company”), a pioneering advanced nuclear energy company placing small modular pressurized water reactors in boreholes one mile underground, announced today it raised $30M in a heavily oversubscribed private placement offering at $3.00 per share as well as completed a go-public reverse merger transaction with Surfside Acquisition Inc., which has been renamed Deep Fission, Inc.

Deep Fission, Inc. (Deep Fission), an advanced nuclear energy company placing small modular reactors a mile underground, is proud to announce that it has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) new Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program.

Deep Fission is proud to announce that Brigadier General Patrick Huston, U.S. Army (ret.), has joined its advisory board. With a distinguished 35-year career spanning military leadership, national security law, and emerging technologies, General Huston brings invaluable perspective at a time of increasing federal interest in resilient energy systems.

Deep Fission Inc. (Deep Fission), an advanced nuclear energy company burying small modular reactors a mile underground for cheaper, faster, and more scalable deployment, is proud to announce that Kristin Sverchek has joined its Advisory Board. Kristin’s deep expertise in governance and public engagement will be integral as the company works to advance regulatory pathways, bolster public confidence in nuclear energy, and bring its urgently needed technology to market.

Deep Fission announced today that it has joined a federal lawsuit aimed at modernizing how the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) interprets and applies the Atomic Energy Act.

Deep Fission Inc. (Deep Fission), the pioneering nuclear energy startup revolutionizing the industry by placing reactors a mile underground, and Deep Isolation, a leader in deep borehole nuclear waste disposal solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on spent fuel management for Deep Fission’s advanced underground reactors. This agreement marks a shared commitment to ensuring a comprehensive approach to the full nuclear fuel cycle.

Deep Fission Inc. (Deep Fission) a pioneering nuclear energy company redefining the industry by placing small modular reactors (SMRs) a mile underground announced today the appointment of Rani Franovich as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. A nationally respected expert in nuclear oversight and licensing, Rani brings decades of regulatory experience to support Deep Fission’s bold vision: commercializing deep geologic nuclear power for a safer, faster, and more scalable energy future.

Deep Fission, the trailblazing nuclear energy startup transforming the industry by delivering safe, scalable, onsite, and cost-effective power from small modular reactors (SMRs) a mile underground, is proud to announce the hiring of Stuart Lacey as its Chief AI Officer. In this new role, Stuart will spearhead Deep Fission’s efforts to leverage artificial intelligence across all facets of its business.

The Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH) engaged with Deep Fission Inc., a U.S. nuclear energy startup co-founded by renowned physicist and CTO, Professor Richard Muller. The agreement highlights KENTECH’s commitment to advancing and implementing innovative nuclear technology in Korea and beyond.

Deep Fission announced a strategic partnership with Endeavour Energy, LLC (Endeavour), a sustainable infrastructure company focused on developing ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers. The collaboration represents a major leap forward in deploying next-generation nuclear power to meet the growing demands of energy-intensive industries.

We’re thrilled to announce the formation of the Deep Fission inaugural Advisory Board, bringing together a group of renowned leaders and visionaries from diverse industries, including advanced nuclear power, physics, the geologic subsurface, government funding, and AI. These distinguished experts will offer invaluable strategic guidance and support as we advance in our mission to deliver clean, reliable, cost-effective nuclear power a mile underground.