Focused Energy

Focused Energy (operating at focused-energy.co) is a laser-driven fusion energy company pioneering the most promising path to clean, limitless power generation. Founded by Markus Roth and Thomas Forner, and headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, Focused Energy is redefining the fusion energy landscape by leveraging a direct-drive inertial confinement approach—distinct from traditional indirect-drive methods. Their proprietary technology focuses on fast-ignition fusion, aiming to deliver a commercially viable prototype capable of producing net-positive energy output by 2037. This innovation addresses the global energy crisis by offering a scalable, carbon-free alternative to fossil fuels and nuclear fission. The company’s work builds upon the foundational research of the National Ignition Facility (NIF), combining cutting-edge laser systems with advanced fuel configurations to achieve sustained fusion reactions. Backed by over $240 million in Series A funding—the largest in the global fusion industry—and additional public grants from the German Federal Ministry of Education, Focused Energy is accelerating its mission to make fusion energy a mainstream reality.