Alva Energy, a nuclear-power startup, has secured $33 million in a funding round led by venture firm Pat Gelsinger's investment company, according to a Wall Street Journal report. This significant capital injection comes from Gelsinger, the former CEO of Intel, who brings substantial industry credibility to the young company. The investment signals growing investor confidence in next-generation nuclear technologies that promise to address climate change concerns while offering reliable energy generation. Alva Energy aims to leverage this funding to accelerate development of its proprietary reactor designs and scale production capabilities, potentially disrupting the traditionally slow-moving nuclear sector.