Phoenix Acquisition, Valuation, Funding & Investors

Phoenix was acquired by SHINE Technologies in April 2021.

Phoenix acquisition price

Undisclosed

Acquired by SHINE Technologies · Apr 2021

Cumulative funding Phoenix raised

$19M

across 3 funding rounds

Key investors in Phoenix

  • Deerfield
  • Wisconsin Investment Partners
  • Venture Management
  • NEW Capital Fund
  • Silicon Pastures
  • Chippewa Valley Angel Investors Network
  • KNOXX

Phoenix Overview

About Phoenix

Phoenix is a Madison, Wisconsin-headquartered developer of neutron generators and nuclear technologies for applications in medicine, defense, and energy. The company produces compact, high-flux neutron sources used in oil well logging, cargo screening, and materials analysis. Phoenix advances fusion energy research through its high-yield generator platforms deployed in over 20 countries.


Founded

2005

HQ

United StatesMadison, WI

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Product sales

Valuation

$4B (Jan 2019)

Phoenix Acquisition

Phoenix was acquired by SHINE Technologies for an undisclosed price on 20 April 2021.

Before the acquisition Phoenix had raised $19M across 3 funding rounds.

SHINE Medical Technologies LLC and Phoenix LLC completed a merger on April 20, 2021, in which Phoenix became a wholly owned subsidiary of SHINE. Phoenix designs and manufactures steady-state fusion neutron generators used for advanced industrial imaging and applications in the aerospace, defense, medical, and energy sectors. The two companies shared common ownership and vision under founder Greg Piefer and had operated in close collaboration for 11 years before combining operations. The merger represented the integration of SHINE's Phase 2 medical isotope production strategy with Phoenix's Phase 1 industrial imaging applications, both elements of a longer-term four-phase approach to achieving commercial fusion energy. CEO Greg Piefer stated the combination would enable faster advancement of fusion technology by aligning interests and combining complementary competencies. Phoenix had established a track record of commercialization and revenue generation through its industrial imaging applications, which provided commercial validation and risk reduction for the neutron generation technology underlying SHINE's broader fusion roadmap. SHINE's integration of Phoenix supported the company's 2022 target to commence production of up to 20 million doses of molybdenum-99 per year at its Janesville, Wisconsin facility, planned to be the world's largest-capacity medical isotope production plant. The combined entity leveraged complementary nuclear capabilities to advance toward the company's ultimate goal of cost-effective, clean fusion energy production.

Phoenix acquisition details
AcquirerDateType
  • SHINE Technologies
20 Apr 2021Strategic M&A

Phoenix Valuation

Phoenix is currently valued at $4B, based on its seed round in January 2019.

Phoenix valuation by funding round

Phoenix valuation by funding round
DateStageValuation
Jan 2019Seed$4B

Phoenix Funding History

Phoenix has raised a total of $19M across 3 funding rounds.

Phoenix's first fundraising round was a $2M seed round in November 2014. The most recent completed round was a $5M seed round in January 2019.

Phoenix funding rounds

Phoenix funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Jan 2019Seed-$5M$4BThe Phoenix Holdings Ltd is an Israeli insurance company. Delek Group completed the sale of its 32.5% stake to Centerbridge Partners LP and Gallatin Point Capital LLC on November 4, 2019, for total consideration of NIS 1.57 billion, with NIS 1.335 billion in cash received upfront. The consideration may adjust by up to an additional NIS 866 million or decline by up to NIS 196 million based on future returns of the purchasing funds. This transaction fully divested Delek's ownership in The Phoenix in compliance with Israel’s Market Concentration Law. The sale price implies a full company valuation of NIS 4.825 billion.
Oct 2017Series ADeerfield (lead); Silicon Pastures$12M-Phoenix specializes in neutron radiography, providing nondestructive testing services primarily for the aerospace and defense sectors. In October 2017, the company raised USD 12,000,000 in a Series Unknown round led by Deerfield, with Silicon Pastures among its backers. The funds were intended to expand capabilities in neutron imaging and nondestructive testing. Phoenix has raised funding over six rounds, totaling USD 26,558,648, including prior debt financings in 2015 and 2016 for neutron generator development.
Nov 2014SeedVenture Management (lead); Wisconsin Investment Partners; Chippewa Valley Angel Investors Network; NEW Capital Fund; KNOXX$2M--

Who has invested in Phoenix?

7 investors have backed Phoenix across its funding rounds, including Deerfield, Wisconsin Investment Partners, Venture Management, NEW Capital Fund, Silicon Pastures and Chippewa Valley Angel Investors Network.

Lead investors include Deerfield and Venture Management.


Phoenix Investors

Investors in Phoenix by funding rounds participated
InvestorHQRoundsRoleFirst check
Wisconsin Investment PartnersUnited StatesMadison, WI1ParticipantNov 2014
Chippewa Valley Angel Investors NetworkUnited StatesEau Claire, WI1ParticipantNov 2014
Venture ManagementUnited StatesMadison, WI1LeadNov 2014
NEW Capital FundUnited StatesGreen Bay, WI1ParticipantNov 2014
KNOXXUnited StatesUnited States1ParticipantNov 2014

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Phoenix Competitors

Phoenix competitors include listed companies like NuScale Power, Hubei Energy, Tohoku Electric Power and X-Energy, and private ones like Radiant and Commonwealth Fusion Systems.

Public and private companies comparable to Phoenix
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
RadiantUnited StatesLos Angeles, CAPrivate--$1.8B-
NuScale PowerUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$31M($663M)$3.7B122.0x
Hubei EnergyChinaChinaPublicly listed$2.6B$1.2B$4.7B4.1x
Tohoku Electric PowerJapanJapanPublicly listed$15B$2.4B$4.7B1.4x
X-EnergyUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$94M($231M)$4.7B18.6x
Commonwealth Fusion SystemsUnited StatesUnited StatesPrivate--$3.4B-

Phoenix Public Comps

Phoenix is no longer listed, but its public comps include NuScale Power, Hubei Energy, Tohoku Electric Power, X-Energy, J-Power, Energy Fuels, Paladin Energy, Uranium Energy, Chugoku Electric Power and Tokyo Electric Power.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
NuScale Power$31M($663M)82.3x122.0x(3.9x)(7.3x)
Hubei Energy$2.6B$1.2B4.3x4.1x9.2x10.7x
Tohoku Electric Power$15B$2.4B1.4x1.4x8.9x8.1x
X-Energy$94M($231M)35.7x18.6x(14.6x)(14.0x)
J-Power$7.6B$1.6B2.1x1.9x10.1x10.6x
Energy Fuels$66M($84M)44.3x25.6x(34.9x)(50.8x)
Paladin Energy$304M$55M9.2x8.4x50.9x34.3x
Uranium Energy$67M($89M)67.6x126.1x(51.1x)(74.4x)

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Common questions about Phoenix

When was Phoenix founded?Phoenix was founded in 2005.
Where is Phoenix headquartered?Phoenix is headquartered in Madison, WI, United States.
Is Phoenix publicly listed?No, Phoenix was acquired by SHINE Technologies in April 2021.
Who acquired Phoenix?Phoenix was acquired by SHINE Technologies in April 2021.
What is Phoenix's valuation?Phoenix was last valued at $4B in its seed round in January 2019.
How much funding has Phoenix raised?Phoenix has raised $19M across 3 funding rounds.
What was Phoenix's last funding round?Phoenix's last funding round was a $5M seed round in January 2019.
Who are Phoenix's investors?Phoenix's investors include Wisconsin Investment Partners, Chippewa Valley Angel Investors Network, Venture Management, NEW Capital Fund, KNOXX, Deerfield and Silicon Pastures.
Which companies are comparable to Phoenix?Companies comparable to Phoenix include Radiant, NuScale Power, Hubei Energy, Tohoku Electric Power, X-Energy and Commonwealth Fusion Systems.

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