PMGC Holdings Inc. Announces Strategic Share Acquisition in Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) Focused Nuclear Energy Company, Nuclea Energy Inc.
PMGC Holdings (NASDAQ: ELAB) announced that its investment arm PMGC Capital acquired a non-controlling equity stake in Nuclea Energy, a company developing Micro Modular Reactors (MMR).
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PMGC Holdings (NASDAQ: ELAB) announced that its investment arm PMGC Capital acquired a non-controlling equity stake in Nuclea Energy, a company developing Micro Modular Reactors (MMR). The transaction closed on November 6, 2025.
The move aligns with PMGC Capital's focus on next-generation energy infrastructure, energy security, and decarbonization. The release cites a projected global SMR/MMR market growth from about $7.5 billion in 2025 to more than $16 billion by 2034, a ~9% CAGR, and notes demand drivers including grid stability, industrial loads, and data centers.
Positive
- Investment closed on November 6, 2025
- Non-controlling stake positions PMGC in MMR technology development
- SMR/MMR market projected to grow from $7.5B to >$16B by 2034 (~9% CAGR)
Negative
- Non-controlling stake provides limited operational control over Nuclea Energy
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News Market Reaction – ELAB
In the Jan 6 session, ELAB declined 12.73%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
- Global SMR market 2025
- $7.5 billion
- Projected global Small Modular Reactor market size in 2025
- Global SMR market 2034
- more than $16 billion
- Projected global Small Modular Reactor market size in 2034
- SMR market CAGR
- 9%
- Projected compound annual growth rate 2025–2034 for SMR/MMR market
- Investment closing date
- November 6, 2025
- Date PMGC Capital’s Nuclea Energy investment closed
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Key Terms
small modular reactor technical
micro modular reactor technical
MMR technical
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- The U.S. small and micro modular reactor (SMR/MMR) market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by energy security needs, data center demand, and federal support for advanced nuclear technologies
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PMGC Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ELAB) (“PMGC” or the “Company”), a diversified public holding company with multiple operating subsidiaries announces its investment arm PMGC Capital LLC. (“PMGC Capital”), has invested and acquired non-controlling shares in Nuclea Energy Inc. (“Nuclea Energy”), a company focused on the development and advancement of Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) and advanced nuclear energy solutions. The investment closed on November 6, 2025.
The investment reflects PMGC Capital strategic focus on identifying and supporting companies positioned within long-term secular growth trends, including next-generation energy infrastructure, energy security, and decarbonization. MMRs are increasingly recognized as a scalable, reliable, and low-carbon power solution capable of supporting grid stability, industrial demand, data centers, and future energy needs.
The global Small Modular Reactor (SMR) market—which includes Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs)—is projected to grow from approximately
About Nuclea Energy Inc.
Nuclea Energy’s vision is to provide clean, reliable, and economically competitive nuclear energy to remote and industrial markets by replacing high cost and high emission fossil fuels with passively safe and transportable micro nuclear technology. The company is a technology developer focused on advancing its Morpheus micro reactor toward commercial readiness for off grid applications including remote communities, mining operations, data centres, and remote military infrastructure through continued technology development and regulatory progress in Canada and the United States
About PMGC Capital LLC
A multi-strategy investment firm focused on direct investments, strategic lending, and acquiring undervalued companies and assets across diverse markets. Our mission is to identify and seize high-potential opportunities, delivering sustainable growth and maximizing returns on capital.
About PMGC Holdings Inc.
PMGC Holdings Inc. is a diversified holding company that manages and grows its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, investments, and development across various industries. We are committed to exploring opportunities in multiple sectors to maximize growth and value. For more information, please visit https://www.pmgcholdings.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Sources:
- Precedence Research – Small Modular Reactor Market Size, Share & Forecast
https://www.precedenceresearch.com/small-modular-reactor-market - Fortune Business Insights – Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Market
https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/small-modular-nuclear-reactor-market-101578
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