# Khosla-backed Mazama Energy Just Raised $135M to Drill Deeper Into Superhot-rock Geothermal

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> **Published:** 2026-09-17T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 180/100  
> **Primary Source:** [TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/17/khosla-backed-mazama-energy-just-raised-135m-to-drill-deeper-into-super-hot-rock-geothermal)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/khosla-backed-mazama-energy-just-raised-135m-to-drill-deeper-into-superhot](https://spidits.com/timeline/khosla-backed-mazama-energy-just-raised-135m-to-drill-deeper-into-superhot)

## Executive Summary
Geothermal startup Mazama is drilling three miles underground to tap superhot rock, with one well capable of generating 15 MW of electricity 24/7.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/17/khosla-backed-mazama-energy-just-raised-135m-to-drill-deeper-into-super-hot-rock-geothermal)**: Khosla-backed Mazama Energy just raised $135M to drill deeper into superhot-rock geothermal — _Geothermal startup Mazama is drilling three miles underground to tap superhot rock, with one well capable of generating 15 MW of electricity 24/7._

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