The explosive demand for AI and data center capacity has unleashed a wave of innovation and investment across energy technology. From fuel cells and geothermal energy to small modular nuclear reactors, a range of technologies seeks to power the next generation of digital infrastructure. At the same time, energy tech companies face a unique set of challenges — including navigating conservative investor profiles, securing the right capital partners, and adapting to a shifting regulatory and policy environment. In this episode of The LathamTECH Podcast, James Garrett, Global Vice Chair of Latham’s M&A and Private Equity Practice, and Scott Craig, a partner in the firm’s Emerging Companies & Growth Practice, discuss the complexities of energy tech, where the opportunities lie, and what companies and investors need to know as the sector continues to evolve.

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