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Durin

HQ El Segundo, United StatesFounded 2024

Durin is revolutionizing mineral exploration by developing and operating automated drill rigs that accelerate the discovery of essential raw materials. Their semi-autonomous rigs are designed to drill faster, reduce human error, and enhance worker safety. By transmitting real-time data directly from the rig to geologists worldwide, Durin enables faster decision-making and more efficient exploration processes. Their mission is to ensure that raw materials do not constrain human progress, positioning themselves as the foundation of the global supply chain.

Startup
WebsiteLinkedInX
Total raised
$3.4M
1 round
Last round
$3.4M
Pre-Seed · Apr 23, 2025

Funding1 round · $3.4M

Disclosed
$3.4M
Latest
$3.4MPre-Seed · Apr 23, 2025

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People1

Hiring observations5 listings

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    OtherDurin - Black Flag Job Board

    Black Flag · Supports Organization

    “A technology company transforming mineral exploration by developing automated, remotely operated drill rigs that make drilling faster, safer, and more”
  2. 2
    CompanyDurin • It's Time to Mine

    Durin · Supports Organization · name

    “Durin • It's Time to Mine”

Funding1

  1. 3
    NewsExclusive: Durin digs up $3.4M to automate drills for critical minerals exploration

    TechCrunch · Apr 23, 2025 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount

    “Also participating were 1517, Andreessen Horowitz, Bedrock, Champion Hill, Contrary, Day One Ventures, and Lux Capital.”

People1

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    OtherBlack Flag 100

    Black Flag · Supports Organization, Role

    “Durin is revolutionizing mineral exploration by developing and operating automated drill rigs that accelerate the discovery of essential raw materials. Their”

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