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Aqua Metals

NASDAQ: AQMS

Alameda, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation

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Aqua Metals develops AquaRefining, a water-based, closed-loop process for recycling and refining metals from lithium-ion and lead batteries to produce high-purity battery materials while avoiding the emissions of conventional smelting. The company serves the battery and energy-storage supply chain and operates an Innovation Center and demonstration plant in Reno, Nevada.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Founders & leadership

Aqua Metals was founded in 2014 by Selwyn Mould, Stephen R. Clarke, Dr., and Thomas Murphy.

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Selwyn MouldChief Operating Officer
SR
Stephen R. Clarke, Dr.President and Chief Executive Officer
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Thomas MurphyChief Financial Officer and Director
SC
Stephen CottonChief Commercial Officer

Board

VL
Vincent L. DiVitoBoard director
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Mark SladeBoard director

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$33.6M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2014–2025

▶$15.1MraisedMay 2016 · 26 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stephen CottonExecutive Officer
  • Vincent L. DiVitoDirector
  • Mark SladeDirector
  • Selwyn MouldExecutive Officer
  • Stephen R. Clarke, Dr.Executive Officer, Director
  • Thomas MurphyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$15.1M
Amount sold
$15.1M
Sales commissions
$307.3K
Placement agents
National Securities Corporation
First sale
May 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.5MraisedNov 2014 · 88 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Selwyn MouldExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Thomas MurphyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Stephen R. Clarke, Dr.Executive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$5.5M
Sales commissions
$550K
Proceeds to insiders
$15K
Placement agents
National Securities Corporation
First sale
Oct 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$64.1Mvaluation at IPOJul 2015 · $5.00/share · 424B4
filing ↗

Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.

In the news

Aqua Metals Raises $13 Million from Leading Institutional Investor to Accelerate Commercialization and Strategic Growthfinance.yahoo.com · Oct 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Aqua Metals do?
Aqua Metals develops AquaRefining, a water-based, closed-loop process for recycling and refining metals from lithium-ion and lead batteries to produce high-purity battery materials while avoiding the emissions of conventional smelting. The company serves the battery and energy-storage supply chain and operates an Innovation Center and demonstration plant in Reno, Nevada.
Who founded Aqua Metals?
Aqua Metals was founded by Selwyn Mould, Stephen R. Clarke, Dr., Thomas Murphy in 2014.
How much funding has Aqua Metals raised?
Aqua Metals has disclosed $33.6M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Aqua Metals headquartered?
Aqua Metals is headquartered in Alameda, US.