TechCrunch Startup News Boom Supersonic raises $300M to build natural gas turbines for Crusoe data centers
Dec 10, 2025
Boom Supersonic has secured a massive $1.25 billion deal to supply Crusoe with turbines, starting delivery in 2027. They recently raised $300 million to bring these natural gas turbines to market. Interestingly, profits from this venture will be funneled into developing the Overture supersonic aircraft. With ambitious production targets of up to 4 GW by 2030, the company is navigating the complexities of scaling hardware startups while maintaining impressive efficiency levels.
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Turbines Fund Supersonic Goals
- Boom will sell a stationary version of its aircraft turbine to data center operator Crusoe, creating a new product line alongside its supersonic plane work.
- The deal funds turbine production and helps bankroll Boom's Overture aircraft development like a Starlink-style cash engine.
Large Crusoe Purchase Locks Capacity
- Crusoe agreed to buy 29 of Boom's 42 MW turbines for $1.25 billion, giving Boom 1.21 GW of committed sales starting in 2027.
- Boom raised $300 million to commercialize the turbine, with major investors including ARK and Bessemer.
Price Versus Total Project Cost
- Boom's price to Crusoe equals $1,033 per kilowatt but excludes pollution controls and hookups, making total project cost likely exceed $2,000/kW.
- The turbine targets ~39% simple-cycle efficiency, with future combined-cycle upgrades to push efficiency much higher.