Rob Walton, right, with Greg Penner, and his daughter Carrie Walton Penner

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Scion of Walton family backs next-generation fission nuclear technology

One of the world’s wealthiest individuals reckons a new generation of fission technology might be one of the best ways to address surging electricity demand from AI, backing a startup in the sector to advance those efforts. 

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Madrone Capital Partners
  • Sector: Principal Investment Office
  • Founded: 2005
  • Country: US
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