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Riven Systems raises $7.9M in Pre-Seed funding led by Cerberus Ventures to expand operations and development efforts.

PRIVATEAug 14, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Amount Raised

$7.9 Million

Round Type

Seed

New YorkArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Investors

New System VenturesClaiLightscape PartnersAlumni VenturesScout VenturesCerberus Ventures

Description

Riven Systems, a NYC-based provider of an AI platform for industrial chemistry and critical minerals processing, raised $7.9M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Cerberus Ventures with participation from several investors. The company plans to use the funds to expand operations and enhance its development efforts. Riven Systems aims to optimize domestic critical minerals processing using advanced technologies.

Company Information

Company

Riven Systems

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

Riven Systems is a NYC-based industrial chemistry startup that provides an AI platform for optimizing domestic critical minerals processing. The platform integrates autonomous laboratories, computational modeling, and AI within real-world infrastructure to enhance processing chemistry for domestic producers. It aims to replace legacy systems with modular, feedstock-specific solutions. Led by CEO Chip Breitenkamp and CTO Orion Archer Cohen, Riven Systems focuses on developing innovative processing solutions.

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