Limelight Steel

Limelight Steel is a climate tech company in Oakland, United States, founded in 2021. It has raised $6.0M across 4 rounds, most recently a $2.9M Grant in July 2024.

Employees
1–10
Founded
2021
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$6.0M
Last Round
$2.9M GrantJul 2024
Rounds
4

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About

Limelight Steel develops electric ironmaking technology for the global steel industry. The company uses laser light to electrify the primary steelmaking process, with up to 20% energy savings over traditional methods. Its work focuses on reimagining iron and steelmaking through the development of industrial technology.

Summary

It lists 1–10 employees. It has raised $6.0M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $2.9M Grant round in Jul 2024. Investors include U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office, Khosla Ventures and Capricorn Investment Group.

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Funding History

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GrantSBIR Phase I + Phase II (DOE)Jul 2024
$2.9M

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Investors

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