# Still Bright

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/still-bright

- Industry: Mining
- Headquarters: Newark, US
- Website: www.stillbright.co/
- Total disclosed funding: $19M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 30, 2025)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Based in the US, Still Bright, Inc. specializes in advanced copper extraction technologies, offering innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability in the mining sector.Still Bright, Inc. was founded in 2022 in Newark, US, focusing on the development of copper extraction technologies. The company has completed one investment deal, raising USD 18.7 mn in Seed funding on July 31, 2025. The founder's history and previous ventures are not publicly available.Still Bright specializes in innovative copper extraction technologies, primarily offering their proprietary RACER (Rapid and Complete Electrochemical Reduction) technology. This solution enables efficient, hydrometallurgical extraction of copper from various sources, including traditionally challenging materials like 'dirty' copper concentrates. The RACER technology operates within an electric, regenerative, closed-loop system designed to minimize environmental impact while maximizing copper recovery. It enhances recovery rates from existing copper resources and opens new avenues for processing previously deemed unrecoverable materials, targeting diverse end users across industries such as electronics, construction, and energy, especially within the U.S. market.Still Bright generates revenue through the sale and licensing of its RACER technology to industrial clients and mining companies, focusing on B2B transactions. The company engages with clients through direct partnerships, offering tailor-made solutions that cater to specific operational needs and geographic requirements. Transaction structures include one-time installation fees paired with ongoing service agreements for technology maintenance and support. The revenue model capitalizes on the increasing demand for sustainable copper solutions, positioning itself to benefit from projected growth in copper consumption across various sectors.In July 2025, Still Bright, Inc. raised USD 18.7 mn in Seed funding to enhance their copper extraction technology. The funding will be allocated for the development of new technologies, construction of demonstration units, and refinement of electrochemical processes for ore recovery. The company is planning to expand its market reach, although specific target regions or markets have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 30, 2025, $19M — SOSV, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Material Impact Fund, Impact Science Ventures, Azolla Ventures, Fortescue Future Industries

## Investors

- SOSV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sosv) — Seed
- Breakthrough Energy Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/breakthrough-energy-ventures) — Seed
- Material Impact Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/material-impact-fund) — Seed
- Impact Science Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/impact-science-ventures) — Seed
- Azolla Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/azolla-ventures) — Seed
- Fortescue Future Industries — Seed