Astral Systems
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About
Astral Systems is a Bristol-based fusion startup developing a compact “multi-state fusion” (MSF) reactor with the near-term goal of producing on-demand medical isotopes for cancer therapy. In partnership with McMaster University and Brazil’s Institute for Energy and Nuclear Research, Astral targets commercial production of Actinium-225 and Lead-212 — isotopes used in targeted cancer therapies — by early 2027 12.
Funding History
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | Series A | £23M (~€26M) | Mercia Ventures | Tees River, Daphni, Blast Club, Speedinvest, Playfair 12 |
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Sources
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TechFundingNews, “Bristol fusion startup raises £23M to produce cancer-fighting isotopes while the rest of the industry is still 20 years away,” June 2026. Accessed June 2026. https://techfundingnews.com/astral-systems-23m-fusion-isotopes-cancer/↩↩
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The Next Web, “Astral Systems £23M raise targets cancer isotopes,” June 2026. Accessed June 2026. https://thenextweb.com/news/astral-systems-23m-fusion-cancer-isotopes↩↩