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Fast Metals

United States

pre-seed$4.3M raisedFreshly fundedSustainable MaterialsAdvanced MaterialsClimate Tech

Total Raised

$4.3M

Stage

pre-seed

Location

United States

Founded

2020

Team size

1-10

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About Fast Metals

Fast Metals transforms red mud into saleable minerals.

What sets it apart

Its selective chemical process removes iron first, unlocking multiple valuable minerals from red mud while turning a waste stream into commodity revenue.

Sectors

Sustainable MaterialsAdvanced MaterialsClimate Techmining

Business

Modelhardware

CustomerAlumina producers, miners, and industrial waste managers seeking red mud remediation and mineral recovery

Notable

  • Raised $4.3 million in a pre-seed round
  • Secured backing from New Climate Ventures, Azolla Ventures, Astor Swiss, and Rio Tinto Founders Factory
  • Signed a commercial contract with Metalox to process red mud weekly
  • Presented as a founder company at the Yale Innovation Summit 2026

Funding rounds

29 Jul 2026

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FAQ

What does Fast Metals do?

Fast Metals transforms red mud into saleable minerals.

Where is Fast Metals based?

Fast Metals is based in United States, founded in 2020.

How much has Fast Metals raised?

Fast Metals has raised $4.3M in tracked funding and is currently at the pre-seed stage.

Who has invested in Fast Metals?

Investors in Fast Metals include New Climate Ventures, Azolla Ventures, Astor Swiss and Rio Tinto Founders Factory.