KoBold Metals
PrivateLast Round
Series C
Extension
Nov 17, 2025
Est. Valuation
$2.96B
Total Funding Raised
$1.22B
Momentum
Top 5%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
KoBold Metals is a mineral exploration company that utilizes an AI-driven data platform to discover materials for electric vehicles and renewable energy.
Sector
Frontier & Industrial Tech
Verticals
Advanced Materials, Energy Storage, Sustainable Materials
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Revenue Share, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Price History
Caplight MarketPrice™ estimate for KoBold Metals, published with a 90-day delay.
Caplight MarketPrice™
$99.05
per share, as of July 2026
+39.8%
10-month change
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KoBold Metals Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C Extension | Nov 17, 2025 | ||||
| Series C | Jan 2, 2025 | ||||
| Series B Extension | Jun 20, 2023 | ||||
| Series B | Feb 11, 2022 | ||||
| Series A | Mar 4, 2019 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
KoBold Metals Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Andreessen Horowitz | Series B, Series B Extension, Series C, Series A |
| CPP Investments | Series B |
| Cleo Capital | Series B |
| StepStone Group | Series C, Series C Extension |
| Climate Capital | Series B |
| July Fund | Series B Extension, Series C |
| Standard Investments | Series B Extension, Series B, Series C |
Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Jul 9, 2026
Actively running exploration programs in 8 countries worldwide.
- Jul 9, 2026
IT operations now span field sites in over 10 countries.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- has_valuationOct 20, 2026
In Jan '25, KoBold Metals raises $537 million at a $2.96B valuation in the United States.
- identified_as_competitor_ofSep 25, 2026
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s mining sector, KoBold Metals hopes its technology will enable it to compete with Zijin Mining Group, which shipped its first tons of concentrate from a large mine adjacent to KoBold Metals’s permits.
- expands_facilitiesSep 25, 2026
KoBold Metals sets up a base in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and plans to invest more than US$1 billion in the Manono lithium project.
- invests_into_assetsSep 1, 2026
KoBold Metals develops the Mingomba copper project in Zambia with anticipated investment of about $2.3B to $2.5B.
KoBold Metals Filings
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Request accessFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about KoBold Metals's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is KoBold Metals a public or private company?
KoBold Metals is a private company.
What is the current stock price of KoBold Metals?
KoBold Metals is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks KoBold Metals's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is KoBold Metals worth (valuation)?
KoBold Metals's valuation is estimated at $3.0B based on funding round data.
Can I buy KoBold Metals stock?
KoBold Metals shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was KoBold Metals's last funding round?
KoBold Metals's most recent funding round was Series C Extension on November 17, 2025.
Who are the main investors in KoBold Metals?
Key investors in KoBold Metals include Andreessen Horowitz, Breakthrough Energy Foundation, T. Rowe Price, Durable Capital Partners.
Will KoBold Metals IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for KoBold Metals.
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