Helicity Space
Fusion Machine Developer Fusion Propulsion Developer
Founding Year
2018
Location
Pasadena, California, United States
Company Founders
Marta Calvo
Setthivoine You
Stephane Lintner
Leadership
Marta Calvo, COO
Setthivoine You, Chief Scientist
Website
Helicity Space is a startup developing compact fusion propulsion and power systems for space applications. Its core technology, the Helicity Drive, uses a magneto-inertial fusion approach that compresses plasma jets with magnetic fields to generate thrust. The company is backed by investors including Lockheed Martin Ventures, Airbus Ventures, and Voyager Space.
Funding Received (Investment)
April 1, 2024
roundLockheed Martin Strategic
FundersLockheed Martin Ventures
December 10, 2023
roundSeries A
$5,000,000
AnnouncementSeries A: Helicity Space Raises $5M Seed Round
May 31, 2018
roundSeed
$150,000
Announcement
Funding Received (Nondilutive)
September 9, 2025
programINFUSE
FundersFusion Energy Sciences (FES)
June 14, 2022
programINFUSE
FundersFusion Energy Sciences (FES)
June 3, 2021
programINFUSE
FundersFusion Energy Sciences (FES)
September 22, 2019
programINFUSE
FundersFusion Energy Sciences (FES)
September 22, 2019
programINFUSE
FundersFusion Energy Sciences (FES)
AnnouncementINFUSE: Simulation of Plectoneme Formation
