FAST Metals
3 known investors
FAST Metals recovers critical minerals — iron, alumina, titania, and rare earths — from industrial waste streams such as red mud, bauxite residue, and tailings using a low-temperature hydrometallurgical process that removes iron first, deployed via mobile modular skids at refinery sites. It serves alumina refineries and other waste producers by processing their liabilities, and supplies metals buyers seeking to diversify supply chains, with a focus on domestic (U.S.) critical mineral supply.
Founders & leadership
Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$4.3M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2026
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does FAST Metals do?
- FAST Metals recovers critical minerals — iron, alumina, titania, and rare earths — from industrial waste streams such as red mud, bauxite residue, and tailings using a low-temperature hydrometallurgical process that removes iron first, deployed via mobile modular skids at refinery sites. It serves alumina refineries and other waste producers by processing their liabilities, and supplies metals buyers seeking to diversify supply chains, with a focus on domestic (U.S.) critical mineral supply.
- Who founded FAST Metals?
- FAST Metals was founded by Sumedh Gostu, Anthony Staley.
- Who are FAST Metals's investors?
- FAST Metals's investors include Connecticut Innovations, New Climate Ventures, Azolla Ventures.
- How much funding has FAST Metals raised?
- FAST Metals has disclosed $4.3M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.