# Helion, the Sam Altman-backed fusion startup, raises $465M to build a power plant for Microsoft

An episode of [TechCrunch Startup News](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1145974783), 8 Jun 2026, 4:35.

Audio: https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/AIRWV4744780699.mp3

Fusion startup Helion is racing to complete a power plant for Microsoft by 2028. A fresh infusion of cash should help with that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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