Everstar, an innovator in AI-based compliance solutions for nuclear energy and industrial operations, announced the close of its $4 million pre-seed funding round. The funding round was led by Third Prime VC, with participation from Pelican Energy Partners and EXCEL Services, Virta Ventures, Generational Partners, Page One Ventures, and a distinguished group of angel investors with expertise spanning AI, energy, aerospace, and defense.
This funding round will advance the expansion of Gordian (Everstar’s flagship AI platform), which is transforming nuclear licensing and regulatory compliance. By combining advanced AI with deep industry expertise, Gordian accelerates the regulatory process while maintaining important safety standards. Some of the key priorities include assembling a sophisticated team, enhancing the compliance AI engine and hardware integrations, and establishing strategic partnerships to modernize operations. These initiatives align directly with Everstar’s mission to accelerate the deployment of nuclear energy infrastructure, critical for both AI advancement and meeting global decarbonization goals.
With a landmark partnership with EXCEL Services Corporation, the global leader in nuclear regulatory consulting, And Everstar is developing an AI system that leverages EXCEL’s unparalleled network of regulatory specialists and data archives. This collaboration enables Everstar to deliver the industry’s most robust and efficient compliance solutions. Everstar is also working closely with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy, and Department of Defense to proactively engage with regulators on behalf of its customers.
Everstar’s platform reduces regulatory timelines and cost pressures while setting new standards for safety and compliance transparency. And this fosters a stronger collaboration between regulators and industry players, ensuring long-term reliability, safety, and more attractive economics. This technology enables nuclear operators and developers to rapidly scale clean energy production to meet soaring demand – particularly from AI data centers and semiconductor fabs that require massive amounts of reliable, carbon-free power. This acceleration is critical as these facilities’ energy consumption continues to grow exponentially, representing investments of $2 trillion in data centers and $4 trillion in nuclear power builds.
Beyond compliance AI, Everstar has an extensive roadmap of AI-based solutions to address the deeper layers of critical bottlenecks. And as the global nuclear energy industry experiences a resurgence, fueled by increasing demand for reliable and sustainable power, Everstar aims to lay the groundwork for a thriving nuclear ecosystem and usher in an era of abundant power and a sustainable planet.
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“This investment represents more than capital – it’s a mandate to address some of the most complex challenges facing the industry and transform how we deploy nuclear energy. We don’t have time for business as usual. We’re facing unprecedented growth in energy demand driven by AI and electrification, yet the deployment of new nuclear projects remains bottlenecked by outdated regulatory processes. With the support of our strategic investors, Everstar can break through these barriers to accelerate the path to energy abundance. Our mission isn’t just about compliance – it’s about enabling the rapid and safe deployment of nuclear power.”
- Kevin Kong, founder and CEO of Everstar
“Everstar is uniquely positioned at the intersection of AI and the Nuclear Renaissance. The team’s unmatched expertise and commitment to tackling the industry’s most pressing compliance and supply chain challenges make them an indispensable partner in driving the future of AI power infrastructure and sustainable energy.”
- Mike Kim, General Partner at Third Prime
“We are thrilled to be building a world-class nuclear product with Everstar’s mission-driven team that the entire industry needs now. Together, we will offer utility, government, and industrial customers more accessible and seamless strategic guidance and documentation, all powered by the scale and intelligence of Everstar’s AI platform.”
- Donald Hoffman, CEO of EXCEL Services
