Fort Collins, CO, USA – [July 4, 2025] – Marvel Fusion, the global leader in laser fusion, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Puja Gupta as Executive Vice President of Marvel Fusion Inc. Effective July 1, 2025, she will join Marvel Fusion’s leadership team, taking charge of U.S. operations and playing a key role in advancing the company’s US strategy and execution.
Ms. Gupta brings two decades of experience at the intersection of technology, strategy, and business development, with a particular focus on nuclear fusion and fission technologies. Most recently, as Deputy Director of Business Development at General Atomics Global Corporation, she led key international nuclear initiatives and government partnerships. Her technical expertise, supported by a Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, positions her as a dynamic leader for Marvel Fusion’s U.S. expansion.
Marvel Fusion’s CEO, Moritz von der Linden, commented: “Puja’s appointment marks a significant milestone for Marvel Fusion and our growing presence in the U.S. Her expertise and strategic vision will be instrumental as we advance our mission to pioneer fusion energy. This addition to the team strengthens our U.S. operations and underscores our commitment to Colorado as an emerging global hub for laser fusion energy. Puja’s leadership will enhance our operational execution capabilities in the U.S. and further advance strategic partnerships with US industrials and science institutions.”
“I am honored to join Marvel Fusion at such an exciting and transformative time,” said Puja Gupta. “The company’s vision for laser fusion energy aligns perfectly with my passion for advancing transformational energy solutions. Colorado’s vibrant research and innovation ecosystem provides a unique foundation to drive this work forward. I am eager to collaborate with the Marvel Fusion team and our partners to make Colorado a global leader in laser fusion.”
In March 2024, Marvel Fusion and Colorado State University (CSU) launched a public‑private partnership to build a $150 million petawatt-scale laser technology demonstrator on CSU’s Foothills Campus, set to become operational in early 2027. This cutting‑edge facility will further promote CSU as an international hub for inertial fusion energy research. Demonstrating the technology under powerplant-compatible conditions marks a major milestone for Marvel Fusion’s commercial fusion strategy. The Colorado ecosystem is enhanced by the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) funded RISE hub, a collaborative effort to push add-on technologies in optics and targets.
Puja Gupta’s addition to the team marks a pivotal moment for Marvel Fusion as it intensifies its collaboration with CSU and the State of Colorado. This partnership is designed to position Colorado as an international epicenter for laser fusion energy, creating a unique ecosystem that attracts significant investment, top-tier talent, creation of high-quality jobs, and fosters innovation in advanced laser technologies.
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Dr. Saskia Horsch
Director Corporate Affairs
Saskia.horsch@marvelfusion.com
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About Marvel Fusion
Founded in 2019 and based in Munich, Germany, with offices in Fort Collins, CO, USA, Marvel Fusion is pursuing an innovative and accelerated path towards commercializing fusion energy. The unique technology is based on high-intensity, short-pulsed lasers and new fuel concepts. The company has conducted successful experiments at leading facilities worldwide and aims to build a fusion power plant in the 2030s. With total funding of more than USD 450m, Marvel Fusion is the world’s leading laser fusion company. Key investors include EQT Ventures, Siemens Energy, HV Capital, Earlybird, the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, and the German SPRIND agency.
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