General Fusion’s Wallet Hits Nuclear Fizzle, Staff Loses Seats
In a dramatic twist worthy of a meltdown scene, General Fusion announced it laid off 25% of its staff before frantically pleading for fresh funding in May. Their latest cash infusion is basically a scientific stay of execution, buying 'precious months' to chase those elusive fusion milestones. Because nothing says renewable energy like layoffs and begging for money, am I right? CEO vibes must be more 'fusion confusion' nowadays, as they try to keep the dream alive despite budget battles and shrinking teams.
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General Fusion laid off a quarter of its team to get a timeout on science. Fusion energy or fusion Houdini act? Asking for a planet struggling with funds and hiring apps alike.
Tech start-ups dropping staff like hot fusion particles while hoping investors say, 'Beam us up, Scotty!' Science has never seemed so broke yet so hopeful.
When 25% layoffs and a beg-for-cash meeting feels like the hottest fusion reaction in town, you know the energy biz is lit—just not quite bright enough yet.
Source: Techcrunch | Published: 8/21/2025 | Author: Tim De Chant
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