Ekion Overview
- Year Founded
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2023
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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3
- Latest Deal Type
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Seed
- Latest Deal Amount
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$3.25M
- Investors
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5
Ekion General Information
Description
Developer of a mining technology designed to extract metals without excavation or fracking. The company offers electrokinetic in situ recovery, a novel mining technology that recovers metals from ore deposits using an applied electric field with key features including targeted extraction, fully electric operation, and compatibility with intermittent energy sources, enabling clients to access sustainable and efficient metal extraction.
Contact Information
Website
www.ekion.com.auCorporate Office
- 5 9 Pearson Way, Osborne Park
- Perth, Western Australia 6017
- Australia
Corporate Office
- 5 9 Pearson Way, Osborne Park
- Perth, Western Australia 6017
- Australia
Ekion Timeline
Ekion Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. Seed Round | 01-Mar-2026 | $3.25M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 3. Accelerator/Incubator | 23-Apr-2025 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Accelerator/Incubator | 01-Jan-2025 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 1. Accelerator/Incubator | 01-Sep-2023 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Ekion Patents
Ekion Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU-2025906268-A0 | An electrokinetic system and process for in situ recovery of metals from metal-bearing materials | Pending | 12-Dec-2025 |
Ekion Signals
Ekion Investors (5)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rpv | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Founders Factory | Accelerator/Incubator | Minority | ||
| Rio Tinto | Corporation | Minority | ||
| Creative Destruction Lab | Accelerator/Incubator | |||
| BHP Invent | Accelerator/Incubator | Minority |
Ekion FAQs
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When was Ekion founded?
Ekion was founded in 2023.
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Where is Ekion headquartered?
Ekion is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
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What is the size of Ekion?
Ekion has 3 total employees.
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What industry is Ekion in?
Ekion’s primary industry is Other Metals, Minerals and Mining.
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Is Ekion a private or public company?
Ekion is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Ekion?
The current valuation of Ekion is .
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What is Ekion’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Ekion is .
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How much funding has Ekion raised over time?
Ekion has raised $3.56M.
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Who are Ekion’s investors?
rpv, Founders Factory, Rio Tinto, Creative Destruction Lab, and BHP Invent have invested in Ekion.
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