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Limelight Steel
Founded 2021 · 16 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
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Limelight Steel reimagines iron and steelmaking through new industrial technology approaches.
Founders & leadership
Limelight Steel was founded in 2021 by Olivia Dippo and Andy Zhao.
AZ
Andy ZhaoCo-Founder & Chief Science Officer2025–2026Andy Zhao is a materials scientist and engineer working on industrial technology for steelmaking through Limelight Steel.
Investors · 4
Cantos Ventureslisted by Cantos VenturesSan Francisco · $400K – $1.5M
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Collaborative Fundlisted by Collaborative FundNew York · $500K – $1M
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Social Impact CapitalreportedNew York · $100K – $1.5M
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Voyager PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Limelight Steel do?
- Limelight Steel reimagines iron and steelmaking through new industrial technology approaches.
- Who founded Limelight Steel?
- Limelight Steel was founded by Olivia Dippo, Andy Zhao in 2021.
- Who are Limelight Steel's investors?
- Limelight Steel's investors include Cantos Ventures, Collaborative Fund, Social Impact Capital, Voyager Partners.