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Still Bright
New Jersey, US · Founded 2022 · 20 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors
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Still Bright develops hydrometallurgical copper extraction technology that replaces traditional smelting, aiming to recover copper and other critical metals more efficiently and with less pollution. It targets the mining industry and U.S. domestic copper production, addressing projected copper shortages.
Founders & leadership
Still Bright was founded in 2022 by Randy Allen, Jon Vardner, Scott Banta, and Alan West.
Investors · 6
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeed RoundAug 2025 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
- Undisclosed amountseed roundJul 2025Source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Still Bright do?
- Still Bright develops hydrometallurgical copper extraction technology that replaces traditional smelting, aiming to recover copper and other critical metals more efficiently and with less pollution. It targets the mining industry and U.S. domestic copper production, addressing projected copper shortages.
- Who founded Still Bright?
- Still Bright was founded by Randy Allen, Jon Vardner, Scott Banta, Alan West in 2022.
- Who are Still Bright's investors?
- Still Bright's investors include Azolla Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Collaborative Fund, Material Impact, SOSV, Third Derivative.
- Where is Still Bright headquartered?
- Still Bright is headquartered in New Jersey, US.