Giraffe Bio develops mine-specific biomolecules that it says can increase copper recovery by up to 5%. The startup engineers microbes in bioreactors to produce compounds used in mines’ existing flotation processes, avoiding the need to keep microbes alive onsite; it also develops depressors for unwanted minerals and says its platform can target gold and silver. It raises a $6.4 million seed round led by Orion Industrial Ventures, with BHP Ventures, Twynam, Air Capital, and Baruch Future Ventures participating.
Oct 2026 · TechCrunchNews article
AIR Capital
Founded in England, Air Capital Ltd is a venture fund dedicated to supporting disruptive business innovations. The company's core mission is to identify and invest in groundbreaking technologies and business models that have the potential to transform industries. Air Capital offers financial backing and strategic guidance to startups and emerging companies, focusing on sectors with high growth potential. Their vision is to foster innovation and drive economic progress by empowering visionary entrepreneurs.
