Startup · United States
Kunin
Updated HQ Chattanooga, TennesseeFounded 202511-50 employees
Kunin builds modular ion-exchange systems that recover critical minerals from mine waste streams. Using proven resin technology in skid-mounted units, it helps U.S. operators unlock stranded mineral value while reducing reliance on Chinese-controlled separation technology.
Funding1 round
- Equity raised
- Undisclosed
- Latest
- UndisclosedPre-Seed · Jul 17, 2026
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Pre-Seed | Undisclosed | — | — | — | Speculative |
- Pre-SeedSpeculativeUndisclosedJul 17, 2026
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Capabilities1
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced manufacturing and materials | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, sonnet, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Recovers critical minerals from mine waste to reduce reliance on Chinese-controlled separation, an evident supply-security use. | Reported |
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, sonnet, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Recovers critical minerals from mine waste to reduce reliance on Chinese-controlled separation, an evident supply-security use.—Reported
Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.
Supply Chain1 input
People2
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Corey Donovan · LinkedIn ↗ | Co-Founder |
| Daniel Rau · LinkedIn ↗ | CEO |
Hiring Observations4 observed listings
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Sources9
Profile2
- 1
Black Flag · Supports Organization
“This company develops advanced ion-exchange technology to extract critical minerals from mining byproducts, helping strengthen U.S. mineral supply chains and”
- 2DatabaseKunin company profile
Octen Business Search · Supports Organization · employee range, Organization · hq region
“employee_range: 11-50 (profile: 11-50 employees)”
Funding1
- 3
PitchBook · Oct 6, 2026 · Supports Funding round
“Pre-Seed - Kunin”
Supply chain1
- 4Government recordDOE's Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation Selects Five Organizations to Restart Domestic Primary Gallium Recovery
U.S. Department of Energy · Apr 14, 2026 · Supports Organization input
“Kunin Technologies, Inc (Chattanooga, TN) will develop a pathway for producing 12 ton per annum gallium utilizing innovative processing methods to recover gallium from metal streams with highest gallium concentration.”
People1
- 5OtherBlack Flag 100.2
Black Flag · Supports Organization, Role
“Kunin builds modular ion-exchange systems that recover critical minerals from mine waste streams. Using proven resin technology in skid-mounted units, it helps”
Other4
- 6
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Damn Good Engineer”
- 7
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Hydrometallurgist”
- 8
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Mechanical Lead - Chemical Process Systems”
- 9
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Senior Scientist - Ion Exchange”
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