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Rio Tinto

Oceania, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne

Description

Rio Tinto is a mining and metals company that focuses on the extraction and processing of minerals and metals in various sectors.

Investor Profile

Rio Tinto has backed more than 11 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Slovakia (Slovak Republic).
  • Strong thematic focus on Energy, Renewable Energy, Industrial.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (36%)
  • Series A (27%)
  • Series Unknown (18%)
  • Series C (9%)
  • Corporate Round (9%)

Country Focus

  • United States (64%)
  • United Kingdom (9%)
  • Country not foundSlovakia (Slovak Republic) (9%)
  • Australia (9%)
  • France (9%)

Industry Focus

  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Industrial
  • Manufacturing
  • Clean Energy
  • Cleantech
  • Carbon Capture
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Energy Storage
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Rio Tinto frequently co-invest with?

Prelude Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Equinor Ventures
Europe, Rogaland, Norway, Stavanger
Co-Investments: 2
MC
North America, Washington, United States, Redmond
Co-Investments: 2
Fifth Wall
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
S2G Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 3
Climate Pledge Fund
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 2
Capricorn Partners
Europe, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium, Leuven
Co-Investments: 2
Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 6
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Energy Impact Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Rio Tinto often collaborate with?

JD
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Rio Tinto?

GeologicAI

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

GeologicAI is a software company specializes in Oil and Gas software.

EnergyEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
Series BJul 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $44,000,000
Electra

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Electra produces clean iron using low-temperature electrochemistry powered by renewables to decarbonize and transform steel production.

EnergyIndustrialRenewable Energy
Series BApr 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $186,000,000
GravitHy

Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

GravitHy is an iron manufacturing firm producing DRI/HBI through hydrogen reduction technology.

ManufacturingSustainabilityTest and Measurement
Series UnknownMar 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $64,796,146
ElectraLith

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

ElectraLith develops direct lithium extraction and refining technology designed for efficient and sustainable lithium production.

ManufacturingRenewable EnergySemiconductor
Series AJan 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $17,073,534
InoBat

Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

InoBat is an R&D and battery production company with the long-term objective of serving the European market with new energy solutions.

EnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingProduct DesignProduct Research
Corporate RoundDec 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $104,314,990
Highview Power

London, England, United Kingdom

Highview Power is a renewable energy company that develops liquid-air energy storage solutions for grid applications.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Series UnknownJun 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $382,359,951
Electric Hydrogen

Natick, Massachusetts, United States

Electric Hydrogen develops electrolyzer technologies to enable abundant, low-cost, and clean hydrogen to replace fossil fuels.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyIndustrial
Series COct 2, 2023
Amount Raised: $380,000,000
Rondo Energy

Oakland, California, United States

Rondo Heat Battery powers industrial processes with renewable electricity, cutting energy costs and eliminating emissions.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyRenewable Energy
Series BAug 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
ClearFlame Engines

Geneva, Illinois, United States

ClearFlame decarbonizes heavy-duty engines while reducing operating costs, to protect the future from the challenge of diesel fuel.

AutomotiveFuelMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Series BMar 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Terra CO2 Technologies

Golden, Colorado, United States

Terra CO2 is pioneering the high-performance, low-carbon alternative for cement replacement – from source to deployment.

ConstructionEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrialIndustrial Engineering
Series AJul 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $46,000,000