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Alta

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Alta Resource Technologies develops engineered protein-based mineral separation technology to extract rare earth elements and critical minerals from mined ores, electronic waste, and processing byproducts. The company serves defense, electronics, semiconductors, energy, and recycling sectors, offering a domestically scalable alternative to traditional processing with higher selectivity and lower environmental impact.

Founders & leadership

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Nathan Ratledge, PhDCEO
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Matthew Lipscomb, PhDCSO/President

Investors · 18

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Leumitech77Mindset VenturesSkywell Capital

Funding

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$25M disclosed across 1 round · 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does Alta do?
Alta Resource Technologies develops engineered protein-based mineral separation technology to extract rare earth elements and critical minerals from mined ores, electronic waste, and processing byproducts. The company serves defense, electronics, semiconductors, energy, and recycling sectors, offering a domestically scalable alternative to traditional processing with higher selectivity and lower environmental impact.
Who are Alta's investors?
Alta's investors include Baruch Future Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Juniper, Valor Equity Partners, Atreides Management, DCVC (Data Collective), Orion Resource Partners, WovenEarth and 7 more.
How much funding has Alta raised?
Alta has disclosed $25M raised across 1 round.