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BLUEMagnet raises seed funding led by KAIST Venture Investment Holdings to deploy its radioactive waste solution in nuclear plants globally.

PRIVATEJun 08, 2026

Round Type

Seed

South KoreaManufacturingBiotechnologyRenewable Energy

Investors

Kaist Venture Investment Holdings

Description

BLUEMagnet, a South Korean startup, has closed a seed funding round to enhance its advanced materials technology for treating radioactive waste. The company's new-material platform, NuMagneto™, addresses critical challenges in the nuclear sector. Investors are excited about its potential for global commercialization amid rising nuclear industry demand. The funding will support the deployment of this innovative solution in plants worldwide.

Quick answer

BLUEMagnet raised an undisclosed amount in a Seed round, dated June 8, 2026. Investors: Kaist Venture Investment Holdings. BLUEMagnet is based in South Korea.

How much did BLUEMagnet raise?
BLUEMagnet raised an undisclosed amount in a Seed round on June 8, 2026.
Who invested in BLUEMagnet?
Kaist Venture Investment Holdings is named as investors in this round.
What does BLUEMagnet do?
BLUEMagnet is a South Korean startup that focuses on developing advanced materials technology for radioactive liquid waste treatment at nuclear power plants.
Where is BLUEMagnet based and how big is it?
BLUEMagnet is based in South Korea.

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  • Catalyxx raised $23M (Grant) on July 9, 2026.
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  • QTREX Quantum Ltd raised $10M on July 22, 2026.
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Company Information

Company

BLUEMagnet

Location

South Korea

About

BLUEMagnet is a South Korean startup that focuses on developing advanced materials technology for radioactive liquid waste treatment at nuclear power plants. Founded in 2024, the company addresses the challenge of safely removing radioactive contaminants from liquid waste generated during plant operations and decommissioning. Their proprietary new-material technology, NuMagneto™, enables selective adsorption and magnetic recovery of multiple radionuclides. BLUEMagnet aims to enhance the efficiency and reduce the costs associated with radioactive waste treatment in the nuclear industry.

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