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Mining Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the mining sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,042 recently funded mining companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,042
Total Funding
$694.3M
Avg Funding
$27.8M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Cities for Mining

Vancouver
Toronto
Truro
Buenos Aires
Sydney
London

Recently Funded Companies

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Vancouver, Canada

Infinitum Copper is a junior exploration company that engages in the exploration of copper.

$331K raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

EVNi’s mission is to accelerate the transition to clean energy.

$3.8M raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Eminent Gold is a gold exploration company focused on the business of mineral exploration.

$1.9M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Star Copper is a mineral exploration company focused on advancing our Indata and Okeover Projects

$6.3M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Truro, United Kingdom

Cornish Tin Limited works to advance the Great Wheal Vor Project into a net zero carbon enterprise powered by renewable energy.

$2.9M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Empowering Local Rare Earths with Modular Refining Innovation

$2.0M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

Cobre focused on mineral exploration in Western Australia.

$42.2M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Fireweed Metals is a Canadian mining exploration and development company.

$44.2M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Cascadia Minerals A junior mining firm concentrating on copper and gold exploration in Yukon and British Columbia.

$6.4M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Bettercoal helps to improve mining and sourcing coal for the benefit of impacted by the industry, workers and coal mining.

$50.0M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Dallas, United States

Unified data analytics software for car wash owners

$650K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Perth, Australia

Tietto minerals developing and exploring gold projects in Ivory Coast and Liberia.

$97.7M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Australian Goldfields delivers sizeable prospective lithium and gold footprint.

$3.2M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Harbour Energy is a independent oil and gas company, aims to deliver value for all stakeholders according to global standards.

$385.5M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Santiago, Chile

Monitoring of mining mill in real time with BigData and I.A.

Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Richmond, United States

The Urban Mining Company - Every retired asset has hidden value. We find it.

$250K raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Caracal is a gold production developer with various gold mining operations.

$985K raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Cabral Gold is a mining company focusing on growing existing resources.

$14.5M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

CAT Strategic Metals is a mineral exploration company developing strategic North American mineral properties.

$217K raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Great Pacific Gold is a mining company dedicated to the development of gold and copper resources by implementing exploration programs.

$14.5M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Stewart, Canada

Dinero Ventures is a company that explores for mineral assets, evaluation and development of minerals,

$243K raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Universal Digital is a digital platform focused on blockchain infrastructure and digital assets.

$22K raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Ellon, United Kingdom

Aberdeen Minerals is a privately held firm that conducts mineral exploration for battery raw materials, mostly nickel and copper.

$3.8M raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Tincorp Metals is a mining company that focuses on exploring and developing tin projects.

$12.7M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Gold Royalty Corp is a precious metals-focused royalty and streaming company offering creative financing solutions to the metals industry.

Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

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About the Mining Startup Ecosystem

The mining sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in Mining

Mining companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The mining sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

Mining Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 1,042 mining companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$27.8M
Total Funding Tracked
$694.3M
Countries Represented
6

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Mining

1.Vancouver
12 companies$104.3M
2.London
2 companies$51.0M
3.Toronto
1 companies$3.8M
4.Truro
1 companies$2.9M
5.Buenos Aires
1 companies$2.0M

Related Industries

Companies in the mining sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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