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Updated Aug 5, 2026
The Nuclear Company (TNC) is a U.S. nuclear infrastructure platform focused on fleet-scale deployment of nuclear power. It combines proven reactor technologies, a “design once, build many” deployment model, project development and construction, nuclear plant services, and a digital operating layer intended to make nuclear projects more predictable, repeatable, and cost-effective.
Primary product
Nuclear Operating System (NOS), an AI-driven software platform for managing nuclear infrastructure across siting, development, construction, operations, maintenance, performance, and security. TNC also provides nuclear plant maintenance and outage services through Powerhouse Resources.
Founded
2023
Headquarters
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Team size
100-200 (public sources variously report 127, 161, and 51-200; Built In reported 161 as of August 2026)
Work style
Hybrid
Industry
Nuclear electric power generation
Sub-industry
Nuclear infrastructure development, construction technology, nuclear plant services, and energy software
Offices
Business model
Leadership
Co-Founder and CEO
Kiran Bhatraju
Co-Founder
Co-Founder and Chairman
Jason Thompson
President and CFO
Joseph B. Klecha IV
Chief Nuclear Officer
Jhansi Kandasamy
VP, Advanced Nuclear and External Affairs
Kevin Stafford
Public recruiting materials emphasize an AI-first, mission-driven, hands-on culture combining software, engineering, construction, nuclear operations, and skilled trades. The company frames its mission around energy security, reliable clean baseload power, and restoring U.S. nuclear construction capability. Public review evidence is sparse and mixed; one surfaced profile reported weak overall culture ratings, so culture conclusions should be treated cautiously.
Work style
Hybrid
Compensation
A public Member of Technical Staff posting listed an estimated starting salary of $198,000-$255,000 annually, plus benefits. Sponsorship is not confirmed; applications ask whether candidates require sponsorship, and export-control restrictions may apply to some roles.
Benefits
Pricing
Not publicly disclosed; likely project-based infrastructure/development and services contracts, with enterprise software pricing for NOS not published.
Differentiators
Technology
Estimated revenue
$11M-$100M (third-party estimate; not company-reported)
Estimated monthly visits
6.8K
Traffic estimate as of Aug 2026
Series A valuation was reported at approximately $250.4 million, but the company remains an early-stage private developer undertaking capital-intensive nuclear projects; commercial execution and permitting remain material risks.
SourceBrookfield and TNC formed a proposed new entity connected to the V.C. Summer project; the project was still in feasibility study, with a final investment decision expected in 18-24 months.
SourceThe Globe and Mail · May 2026
Brookfield partnered with TNC to form a new entity focused on advancing the V.C. Summer nuclear project in South Carolina; the project remained in feasibility study.
TechCrunch · May 2025
Reported TNC’s $51.3 million Series A led by Eclipse, bringing total funding to approximately $70 million, and described its plan for a first 6-GW fleet using existing reactor designs.
Nuclear Engineering International · Apr 2025
Covered TNC’s emergence from stealth, Series A, Columbia engineering/construction office, fleet-scale strategy, and leadership appointments.
Patrick Maloney / LinkedIn · Jul 2024
Public launch announcement describing the company’s use of proven technologies, design-once/build-many strategy, and coalition-based deployment approach.
63 jobs at The Nuclear Company
Jun 2023
VP of Construction
David Woods
VP of Engineering
Stephen Kuczynski
Chair, Industry Working Group
Glen Chick
Executive Advisor
Customers
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