{"id":26976,"date":"2025-11-28T12:53:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T11:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fundacionbankinter.org\/?post_type=noticias&#038;p=26976"},"modified":"2026-09-08T18:07:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T16:07:31","slug":"starmaker-one-europes-first-fusion-focused-venture-capital-fund","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/www.fundacionbankinter.org\/en\/news\/starmaker-one-europes-first-fusion-focused-venture-capital-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Starmaker One: Europe\u2019s First Fusion-Focused Venture Capital Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This article has been translated using artificial intelligence<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundacionbankinter.org\/en\/ftf-informes\/fusion-forward\/#report-section-00\"><strong>Future Trends Forum on fusion energy<\/strong><\/a>, the <strong>Bankinter Innovation Foundation<\/strong> brought together more than twenty leading national and international experts to explore the potential, challenges, and opportunities of a technology that could redefine the global energy landscape. One of the forum\u2019s key moments was the presentation by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundacionbankinter.org\/en\/experts\/rory-scott-russell\/\"><strong>Rory Scott Russell<\/strong><\/a>, General Partner at <a href=\"https:\/\/eastxventures.com\"><strong>East X Ventures<\/strong><\/a>, who introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/government-kickstarts-100-million-fusion-investment\"><em>Starmaker One<\/em><\/a><em> &#8211;<\/em><strong>the first venture capital fund in continental Europe exclusively focused on the fusion energy industry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Russell didn\u2019t mince words: fusion is no longer a scientific promise -it\u2019s becoming a strategic race. His thesis is clear: if energy defined the 20th century, the technologies behind fusion will define the 21st. And Europe, he warned, still has time to get in the game. With a career that spans science, energy markets, and venture capital, Russell has built a sharp investment thesis around one powerful idea: <strong>fusion isn\u2019t just clean energy -it\u2019s critical infrastructure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;d like to watch Rory Scott Russell\u2019s presentation, you can find it here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rory Scott Russell: &quot;Investment in Fusion&quot; #FusionForward\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/izYSNRoMQyU?list=PLc4Hn5L33E75v6udmLSwSenbdRDGIIWLm\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rory Scott Russell: &#8220;Investment in Fusion&#8221; #FusionForward<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Fusion, and Why Now?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The push for fusion isn&#8217;t driven by idealism -it\u2019s the result of a strategic analysis of today\u2019s global context. According to Rory Scott Russell, fusion now sits at a unique intersection of technological, geopolitical, and economic forces, making it an investment opportunity unlike any other. <em>\u201cWe\u2019re not investing in fusion out of romanticism -we ran the numbers,\u201d<\/em> he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the key reasons is how closely fusion aligns with the strategic priorities of advanced governments: energy security, defense, and computing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundacionbankinter.org\/en\/category\/technology\/artificial-intelligence\">AI capabilities<\/a>. Fusion lies at the intersection of all three. Beyond being a clean alternative to oil and gas, it strengthens national sovereignty at a time of growing geopolitical fragmentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, critical enabling technologies for fusion -like high-temperature superconductors (HTS), high-power lasers, and advanced power electronics- are accelerating rapidly due to demand from adjacent sectors such as defense, data centers, and AI infrastructure. This cross-sector momentum is helping lower costs, shorten development cycles, and make fusion commercially viable faster than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWe don\u2019t believe the push for clean energy alone is enough. What\u2019s really accelerating fusion is its convergence with defense and AI,\u201d<\/em> Russell notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another defining factor is the shift in scale of institutional and government interest. In recent years, national fusion strategies have emerged in countries like the UK, Germany, Japan, South Korea, the United States, and China. These strategies go beyond research -they include public investment in pilot plants, startup incentives, and efforts to lead the global fusion supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Private capital is also surging. According to data shared by Rory, nearly $9 billion in private investment has flowed into fusion startups -half of it concentrated in the U.S. This contrasts with the approximately $90 billion in public funding accumulated globally since fusion research began. The message is clear: fusion is entering a new phase\u2014<strong>technological scale-up<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">East X Ventures has seen this momentum firsthand. After making its first fusion investments in 2021 and achieving close to a 5X return on its initial energy portfolio, the firm has now chosen to go all in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cThe question is no longer whether fusion will be viable -it\u2019s who will be positioned to capture the value when it is.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Trillion-Dollar Industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fusion energy is not just a scientific bet. For Rory Scott Russell, it sits at the core of a new global industry valued at over <strong>$1 trillion<\/strong>\u2014and potentially at a similar inflection point to the space race of the 1960s and \u201970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The analogy is straightforward: the space race drove an estimated <strong>$1.6 trillion<\/strong> in public investment, which led to the development of a long-lasting industrial and technological ecosystem. In contrast, total public investment in fusion so far has barely reached <strong>$90 billion<\/strong>\u2014a figure that, in Russell\u2019s view, <strong>grossly underestimates the strategic and economic value<\/strong> of this emerging technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWe believe fusion will be to the 21st century what the space race was to the 20th. The difference is, this time the returns will be commercial\u2014not just political or scientific.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The logic is compelling: if governments are willing to invest at a national scale in strategic technologies\u2014for energy, defense, or industrial competitiveness\u2014then the private players leading the development of core components, services, and infrastructure will be in the best position to capture long-term value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fusion also has the potential to <strong>reshape entire sectors<\/strong>\u2014from power generation and industrial production to high-performance computing and transportation. Not just as a clean energy source, but as a central node in a new global industrial ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This awakening is already triggering real capital movement. <strong>More than 40 private companies<\/strong> worldwide are actively developing fusion technologies, backed by institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and large family offices. While many of them are based in the U.S., fusion ecosystems in Asia and Europe are beginning to gain momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, not all investors recognize the opportunity with the same clarity. According to East X Ventures, fusion remains a <strong>small slice of global DeepTech investment<\/strong>, trailing far behind sectors like AI, quantum computing, or biotech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWe\u2019re at the beginning of a race to control the value chains of future energy. And like any tech race, those who move first will take most of the upside.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That race is already underway. Companies in energy, engineering, and infrastructure\u2014from major utilities to industrial players\u2014are exploring partnerships with fusion startups to <strong>secure their position<\/strong> in the future fusion supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And in that race, <strong>Starmaker One aims to be the lever that enables Europe to participate not as a customer\u2014but as a leading force<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Europe: Missing the Moment?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite having world-class research centers and a strong scientific tradition, <strong>Europe risks falling behind<\/strong> in the race to turn fusion into a viable industry. While the United States and China are rolling out clear national strategies and attracting specialized private capital, <strong>continental Europe -until now- had no venture fund solely dedicated to fusion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rory Scott Russell puts it plainly: outside the U.S., there are very few investors with the expertise -and risk appetite- to understand, back, and scale fusion projects with an industrial mindset. In fact, <strong>Starmaker One is the first European fund 100% focused on the sector<\/strong>. It\u2019s a gap that reveals the disconnect between Europe\u2019s scientific potential and its ability to turn that into market-ready innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWe talk to a lot of startups who all say the same thing: the talent and tech are here -but the funding isn\u2019t aligned with the timelines and risks of this sector.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This gap between science and investment has real consequences: some of Europe\u2019s most promising fusion teams are securing U.S. capital, partnering with Asian consortia, or <strong>relocating entirely outside the continent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The paradox? Europe hosts major infrastructures like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iter.org\"><strong>ITER<\/strong><\/a> in France and <a href=\"https:\/\/euro-fusion.org\"><strong>EUROfusion<\/strong><\/a>, but has lacked -until now- a coherent industrial strategy that integrates private investment, commercial engagement, and supportive regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, <strong>other countries are moving decisively<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>UK<\/strong>, with its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukaea.org\/work\/step\">STEP<\/a> program and a clear commercialization focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Germany<\/strong>, with its newly launched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filo.kit.edu\/downloads\/Forum%20FUSION%20Dtl\/Event_4FFD_071223\/Presentations\/Fusion%202040_presentation_P.Schroth.pdf\">national fusion roadmap<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>U.S.<\/strong>, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusionindustryassociation.org\/department-of-energy-announces-milestone-public-private-partnership-awards\">milestone-based program<\/a> and over 30 private companies active in the space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>China<\/strong>, already operating three government-led tokamaks, building a fourth, and leading the industrialization of key components.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China, in particular, embodies the opposite approach to Europe: massive investment, state-backed consortia, supply chain control, and a clear playbook for copying, adapting, and scaling Western technologies. Russell\u2019s warning is clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cThis isn\u2019t just about building a reactor\u2014it\u2019s about mastering the entire industry that makes it possible.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Europe to play a meaningful role in this new energy paradigm, it will need more than great labs. It will require <strong>patient capital, coordinated strategy<\/strong>, and <strong>tight collaboration between governments, industry, and investors<\/strong>. <strong>Starmaker One<\/strong> is aiming to lead that shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cFusion is not just clean tech\u2014it\u2019s critical infrastructure. If Europe doesn\u2019t invest now, it will end up importing everything\u2014from superconducting magnets to cooling systems. And it won\u2019t be able to compete.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What the Fund Looks for in a Fusion Startup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investing in fusion isn\u2019t about backing the flashiest new reactor. According to Rory Scott Russell, <strong>most startups in the sector won\u2019t make it<\/strong>. The technical complexity, long timelines, and dependence on public funding make many business models hard to scale -or simply unviable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why at <strong>Starmaker One<\/strong>, the question isn\u2019t <em>\u201cCan this technology work?\u201d<\/em> It\u2019s <em>\u201cCan this company capture value within the global fusion supply chain?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fund\u2019s thesis is to identify and back <strong>ecosystem builders<\/strong>, not just future reactor operators. As Russell puts it, the real winners won\u2019t necessarily be the ones who light a star on Earth -they\u2019ll be the ones who build the tools that make it possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWe\u2019re looking for the enablers, not the dreamers. The companies building scalable solutions for the sovereign projects now taking shape.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Starmaker One\u2019s investment criteria focus on five key dimensions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Critical Components &amp; Defensible IP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fund prioritizes <strong>enabling technologies<\/strong>: superconductors, lasers, cooling systems, sensors, advanced materials, automation, robotics, control systems&#8230; They look for companies that can become <strong>strategic suppliers<\/strong> to national programs or large public-private consortia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intellectual property is non-negotiable. Startups need to show that what they\u2019re building is not only unique but also <strong>defensible and scalable at an industrial level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Capital Efficiency &amp; Asset-Light Models<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a sector traditionally defined by capital intensity, Starmaker One is looking for the opposite: <strong>agile companies with a low burn rate<\/strong>, able to make progress with limited resources and not entirely dependent on massive funding rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They prefer <strong>asset-light B2B or B2G models<\/strong> with strong, defensible margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWe\u2019re interested in those solving hard problems -not trying to own the entire stack. The key is to be mission-critical without taking on all the risk.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Ability to Operate Within Public-Private Consortia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many fusion opportunities will emerge through <strong>government-led projects<\/strong>. To seize them, startups need to know how to collaborate -join consortia, work with public agencies, and navigate regulatory and procurement processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fund favors teams that <strong>already have experience in collaborative environments<\/strong> and understand how to engage in major public programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Technical Teams with Business Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founding teams must master the tech -but also show execution capability, market understanding, and strategic vision. Fusion is deeply technical, yes -but it\u2019s also about <strong>industry, policy, and market positioning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWe don\u2019t invest in papers. We invest in people who know how to build things others actually need.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Global Scalability -From a European Base<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the fund is rooted in Europe, its portfolio is built to compete globally. It targets companies that can serve not only the European ecosystem but also clients in the U.S., Asia, and wherever fusion pilot projects are taking shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, <strong>Starmaker One isn\u2019t looking for lab unicorns<\/strong>. It\u2019s backing the industrial suppliers of the 21st century -companies ready to become foundational players in an industry that is just beginning to take shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: The Opportunity Is on the Table<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rory Scott Russell\u2019s presentation at the <strong>Future Trends Forum<\/strong> wasn\u2019t a technical talk or a sales pitch\u2014it was a strategic wake-up call. Fusion is no longer just a scientific pursuit. It\u2019s an <strong>emerging industry<\/strong> backed by real investment, mature component technologies, and governments ready to launch sovereign-scale projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And yet, <strong>Europe still hasn\u2019t boarded the train<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While countries like the <strong>U.S., China, South Korea, and the UK<\/strong> are rolling out integrated national strategies\u2014with public funding, regulatory support, and specialized private capital\u2014<strong>Europe remains stuck in a science-first mindset<\/strong>, with no clear industrial roadmap and a funding ecosystem that doesn\u2019t fully grasp the sector\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The good news:<\/strong> there\u2019s still time. Funds like <strong>Starmaker One<\/strong> prove it\u2019s possible to design investment vehicles tailored to the sector\u2019s complexity\u2014focused on efficiency, defensible IP, and integration into strategic consortia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The bad news:<\/strong> the clock is already ticking. And like in every tech race, <strong>those who show up late won\u2019t compete\u2014they\u2019ll consume.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cThe real question is: who will capture the returns when this all starts working?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the <strong>Bankinter Innovation Foundation<\/strong>, we continue to explore the technological, economic, and geopolitical forces shaping the future of energy. Because if Europe wants to be more than a bystander in this new energy era, it needs to act now\u2014with vision, with investment, and with boldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is part of the broader analysis conducted by the <strong>Bankinter Innovation Foundation<\/strong>. The full report, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundacionbankinter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FTF-Report-Fusion-Energy-2.pdf\"><em>Fusion Energy: A New Energy Revolution Underway<\/em><\/a>, brings together insights from more than twenty international experts and outlines the <strong>five critical pillars needed to scale fusion energy<\/strong> as a climate, economic, and technological engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundacionbankinter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FTF-Report-Fusion-Energy-2.pdf\"><strong>Download the report<\/strong><\/a> to discover how we can start building tomorrow\u2019s energy system\u2014today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you&#8217;re eager to keep exploring this transformation, don\u2019t miss the upcoming editions of our <strong>Fusion Forward<\/strong> series, where we continue to share, with clarity and vision, the key drivers shaping the energy future now in the making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is part of the ongoing analysis by the <strong>Fundaci\u00f3n Innovaci\u00f3n Bankinter<\/strong>. The full report, <em>\u201c<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundacionbankinter.org\/en\/ftf-informes\/fusion-forward\/#report-section-00\"><em>Fusion Energy: A Revolution in Progress<\/em><\/a><em>,\u201d<\/em> brings together insights from more than <strong>20 international experts<\/strong> and identifies the <strong>five critical levers<\/strong> to scale fusion as a <strong>climate, economic, and technological driver<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Download it <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundacionbankinter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FTF-Report-Fusion-Energy-1.pdf\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>to explore how we can start building <strong>tomorrow\u2019s energy system today<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you want to keep following this transformation, don\u2019t miss the next articles in the <strong>Fusion Forward<\/strong> series &#8211; where we continue to bring the <strong>future of energy closer to society<\/strong>, with <strong>rigor, foresight, and purpose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the Future Trends Forum, Rory Scott Russell (East X Ventures) presented Starmaker One, the first venture capital fund in continental Europe dedicated exclusively to fusion energy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":29090,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oaas_summary":"The Bankinter Innovation Foundation convened more than twenty experts at the Future Trends Forum to assess fusion energy\u2019s potential, challenges, and strategic implications. Rory Scott Russell of East X Ventures presented Starmaker One, Europe\u2019s first venture fund entirely focused on fusion, arguing that fusion is shifting from scientific promise to a geopolitical and commercial race. He frames fusion as critical infrastructure that intersects with governments\u2019 priorities\u2014energy security, defense, and AI\u2014and benefits from rapid advances in enabling technologies like high-temperature superconductors, high-power lasers, and power electronics. Private investment is accelerating (about $9 billion to date), and national strategies in the U.S., UK, China, and others are scaling the sector toward commercialization.\n\nRussell predicts fusion could become a trillion-dollar industry comparable to the space race, but warns Europe risks ceding leadership without coordinated industrial strategy and patient capital. Starmaker One targets ecosystem builders\u2014companies supplying critical components, IP, and services for national consortia\u2014favoring capital-efficient, asset-light, and globally scalable B2B\/B2G models with teams that can operate within public-private programs. The forum\u2019s conclusion: fusion is now an investment and policy priority, and Europe must act quickly to turn scientific talent into industrial capability or risk becoming a net importer of core technologies.","_oaas_audio_url":"https:\/\/www.fundacionbankinter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/summary-26976-1788883656.mp3"},"categories":[204],"class_list":["post-26976","noticias","type-noticias","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-science-and-technology"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Starmaker One: Europe\u2019s First Fusion-Focused Venture Capital<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"At the Future Trends Forum, Rory Scott Russell (East X Ventures) presented Starmaker One, the first venture capital fund in continental Europe dedicated exclusively to fusion energy\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, 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