Borusan Ventures invested in Atana Elements, which discovers critical mineral resources with AI - egirişim
Summary
Borusan Ventures invested in Atana Elements, which uses AI to accelerate the discovery of critical minerals. The company closed a $27.5 million seed round led by Lowercarbon Capital, with participation from several climate and energy-focused investors. Atana says its approach can cut mineral exploration timelines from 5-10 years to about 22 months and improve capital efficiency. The company targets lithium, copper, uranium, hydrogen, and helium opportunities across the U.S. and Europe. The deal highlights growing investor interest in software-enabled exploration tools for mining and energy markets.
Funding
Amount
$27.5M
Total raised
Date
June 12, 2026
Announcement date
Investors
Lowercarbon Capital, Volta Energy Technologies
Lead investors
Company
atanaelements.com
Funded company
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Web and Content Management
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