FAST Metals raises $4.3 million in seed funding to commercialize its critical mineral recovery technology, securing a partnership with Metalox Mineral Corporation.
Amount Raised
$4.3 Million
Round Type
Pre-Seed
StamfordMiningMineralMining TechnologyIndustrialInvestors
Description
FAST Metals has raised $4.3 million in pre-seed funding and announced its first commercial customer, Metalox Mineral Corporation. The company will process one ton of red mud per week at Metalox's Florida facility. The funding is led by New Climate Ventures with support from other investors. FAST Metals aims to recover crucial metals from red mud waste, enhancing sustainability in mining.
Quick answer
FAST Metals raised $4.3 Million in a Pre-Seed round, dated July 29, 2026. Investors: Rio Tinto, Azolla Ventures, Humba Ventures, Astor Swiss and New Climate Ventures. FAST Metals is based in Stamford, Connecticut, United States.
- How much did FAST Metals raise?
- FAST Metals raised $4.3 Million in a Pre-Seed round on July 29, 2026.
- Who invested in FAST Metals?
- Rio Tinto, Azolla Ventures, Humba Ventures, Astor Swiss and New Climate Ventures are named as investors in this round.
- What does FAST Metals do?
- FAST Metals is a mining technology company specializing in the recovery of base and rare materials from red mud waste.
- Where is FAST Metals based and how big is it?
- FAST Metals is based in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. Fundz records about 8 employees.
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Who else raised in Mining and Mineral around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as FAST Metals that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Miata Metals raised $20M (Corporate Round) on August 18, 2026.
- Zacatecas Silver Corp raised $1.2M (Post-IPO Equity) on July 29, 2026.
- Kharrouba Copper Company raised $1.3M (Pre-Seed) on July 2, 2026.
- U.S. GoldMining raised $4M (Post-IPO Equity) on June 26, 2026.
- McFarlane Lake Mining Corporation raised $14M (Post-IPO Equity) on September 9, 2026.
- DynaResource raised $3M (Post-IPO Equity) on September 2, 2026.
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