Sometimes a new tool, like plasma, emerges as a versatile technology with a wide range of applications. SOSV investors are optimistic about the potential of plasma to revolutionize industries such as nuclear fusion and semiconductor manufacturing. In fact, they plan to invest in over 25 plasma-related startups in the next five years and have partnered with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory to open a new Hax lab space.
Plasma has already shown promise in fields like nuclear fusion, where it can be used to compress fuel and generate energy through fusion reactions. However, the applications of plasma go beyond fusion. Companies like YPlasma are using plasma actuators to cool data center chips and improve airflow over wind turbine blades. Additionally, plasma could be used in semiconductor manufacturing to create new materials and processes, as well as in spacecraft propulsion for more fuel-efficient thrusters.
The potential of plasma technology is vast, with opportunities to revolutionize industries ranging from chemical production to energy generation. With the support of investors like SOSV, the future looks bright for plasma startups and the innovative solutions they can bring to the market.
