Amazon‑Backed X‑energy IPO Targets Up to $800 Million

What Investors Should Know About the X-energy IPO

Amazon-backed X-energy announced plans to file for an initial public offering that could raise as much as ↑ $800M. The nuclear‑technology firm aims to monetize its advanced small‑modular reactor portfolio amid rising demand for low‑carbon power sources.

Analysts at Reuters project that the offering could price between $15 and $20 per share, valuing the company at roughly $2.5 billion. Such a valuation would place X-energy among the most valuable clean‑energy startups in the United States.

“The market is primed for a breakthrough in nuclear innovation,” a senior investment banker noted.

Potential investors will weigh the company’s $1.2 billion in backlog contracts against regulatory uncertainties. If the IPO proceeds, proceeds will fund the construction of a demonstration plant slated for 2028.