Hadron Energy, a nuclear energy disruptor advised by Duane Morris LLP, unveiled Monday that it will go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company GigCapital7 Corp., which is represented by DLA Piper. The blockbuster deal, valued at $1.2 billion, places Hadron’s light water micro modular reactor (MMR) technology at the center of Wall Street’s clean energy spotlight.

The agreement hands Hadron’s current security holders 100 million shares of GigCapital7 stock, signaling investor faith in compact, next-generation nuclear power.

The Promise of Micro Modular Reactors

At the heart of Hadron’s pitch is its MMR, a small-scale reactor capable of delivering 10 megawatts of electricity and 35 megawatts of thermal heat, running on a 10-year fueling cycle. The company says this innovation is poised to tackle soaring electricity demand fueled by data centers and artificial intelligence.

“With power demand surging, nuclear energy is re-emerging as a compelling answer,” CEO Samuel Gibson said. “Legacy nuclear is not enough—we need scalable, safe, and versatile solutions. This partnership with GigCapital7 launches us into a new era of clean energy.”

Hadron reports strong market interest across industries and ongoing engagement with regulators, including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Energy.

SPAC Pathway to Growth

GigCapital7, a blank-check company designed to take private businesses public, sees Hadron as a cornerstone of the energy future. “Hadron’s innovative MMR design has made significant strides,” said GigCapital7 Executive Chairman and CEO Avi Katz. “Clean baseload energy is critical—not just for economic growth but for energy and national security.”

The merged company will trade on a U.S. exchange under the ticker HDRN. Hadron’s current leadership team will remain in charge, and existing shareholders will roll over 100% of their equity.

Timeline and Legal Players

The transaction is slated to close in early 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals. The SPAC is advised by DLA Piper partners Jeffrey Selman, John Maselli, Elena Nrtina, and Blake Jackson. Full details of Duane Morris’ team representing Hadron were not immediately disclosed.

For Hadron, the deal represents not just a financial transaction, but a leap toward reshaping the nuclear energy landscape.