Netherlands · Oil & energy startup

THORIZON

THORIZON is a European deep-tech nuclear company focused on developing next-generation Molten Salt Reactors (MSR) that utilize Thorium as fuel.

Funding reportedLast round: Series A

Oil & energyAmsterdam, Netherlands

About THORIZON

THORIZON is a European deep-tech nuclear company focused on developing next-generation Molten Salt Reactors (MSR) that utilize Thorium as fuel.

Founded in 2018 by Lucas Pool and Sander de Groot, the company operates from dual headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Lyon, France. THORIZON aims to transform the energy landscape by creating stable, reliable, and low-carbon energy solutions that recycle nuclear waste into valuable resources. The company's flagship product, the THORIZON One, is a 100-MW Molten Salt Small Modular Reactor designed to generate thermal and electrical power while significantly reducing the volume and toxicity of radioactive waste. THORIZON offers a range of services, including reactor development, prototype fabrication, consortium management, and consulting on nuclear safety and efficiency. With a strong emphasis on safety and modularity, THORIZON is positioned to play a key role in the global transition to sustainable energy, targeting various sectors such as industrial clients, grid operators, and nuclear facilities.

What company datasets say THORIZON raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all59.8Min the source's currency
Rounds2
Last roundSeries A
Last round size17.6M
Last round dateMar 2025
Investors listed5

Founders and team

From THORIZON's own website: 1 founder, 7 on the team.

Sander de GrootChief Science Officer & Co-Founder
  • Kiki LauwersCEO
  • Antoine ClaisseCTO
  • Laure ClaquinCOO & Director France
  • Margriet HooghiemstraCFO
  • Bram BruinsmaEngineering & Project Lead
  • Ad LouterTeam
  • Bram-Paul JobseTeam

AdvisersArjan VreelingBertrand MorelEmmanuelle GalichetHans PriemNrg PallasRudy KoningsSylvain Takenouti

The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

nuclear energy revolutionbulk power supplynuclear energy technologyenergy supply chainnuclear waste managementenvironmentally friendlynuclear energy supplynuclear waste reductionnuclear waste recyclingmodular reactorheat productionnuclear research institutesenergy storagenuclear waste to energynuclear fuel recyclingstable power

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Sector
Oil & energy
Industry code
NAICS 33361, 221113, 541715, SIC 3531
Region
North Holland
Revenue
1.5M a year, as listed

Oil & energy in Netherlands

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