Boston Metal
13 known investors
Boston Metal develops Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE), a platform technology for producing high-value and critical metals from inputs such as low-grade ores, mining waste, and industrial waste. The company also applies MOE to steel decarbonization, offering a technology compatible with all iron ore grades for industrial metals producers.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew Materials
Founders & leadership
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Tadeu CarneiroinCEO
Investors · 13
BMW i VenturesMountain View · $10M
Climate InvestmentLondon
Energy Impact PartnersNew York · $5M – $20M
Fine Structures VenturesCambridge
Khosla VenturesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M
Marunouchi Innovation PartnersTokyo
Piva CapitalSan Francisco
Prelude VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
The Engine VenturesCambridge
Aramco Venturesreported
BHP Venturesreported
Breakthrough Energy VenturesreportedBoston · $500K – $50M
PETRONAS VenturesreportedKuala Lumpur
Competitors · 1
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Non-dilutive funding · 5 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2018 | $150K |
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2015 | $1M |
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2015 | $497.5K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2014 | $150K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2014 | $150K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Boston Metal do?
- Boston Metal develops Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE), a platform technology for producing high-value and critical metals from inputs such as low-grade ores, mining waste, and industrial waste. The company also applies MOE to steel decarbonization, offering a technology compatible with all iron ore grades for industrial metals producers.
- Who are Boston Metal's investors?
- Boston Metal's investors include BMW i Ventures, Climate Investment, Energy Impact Partners, Fine Structures Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Marunouchi Innovation Partners, Piva Capital, Prelude Ventures and 5 more.