Malcolm Handley is an American venture capitalist and former software engineer known as the founder and managing partner of Strong Atomics, a San Francisco-based firm established in 2017 that specializes in investing in nuclear fusion startups to accelerate the development of clean, abundant, and commercially viable energy. Transitioning from a 17-year tech career—including roles as a senior engineer at Google, the first employee at Asana, and early work in virtual worlds—Handley pivoted to climate solutions, concluding fusion held promise. After serving in tech-to-market roles for fusion at ARPA-E, he continues to advise and back approaches, with portfolio companies including Zap Energy, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, and NearStar Fusion.
Malcolm Handley (moderator) · Clea Kolster · Carly Anderson · Maryanna Saenko · Jordan Kanis
Fusion VC Pioneer, Strong Atomics · Partner, Lowercarbon Capital · Co-Founder And Managing Partner, Timescale Ventures · Co-Founder And Partner, Future Ventures · Managing Director, Climate Technology and Sustainability, Silicon Valley Bank
Fusion Business Landscape · Jun 25, 2025
