About Kunin Technologies
Kunin builds systems for mining companies to recover critical minerals from byproducts and waste. Its method separates those minerals from discarded material; the technology is called ion exchange.
Kunin is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Daniel Rau is chief executive officer.
Funding Rounds (SEC Form D)
| First sale | Filed with SEC | Amount sold | Investors | Avg. check | Terms | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | $15,185,542of $16.0M target | 20 | $759K | Equity, SAFEsRule 506(b) | Form D ↗ |
First sale is the date the first investor in the offering committed to invest. Companies must file Form D within 15 days of that date, so filing dates run later.
Why Investors Backed Kunin Technologies
The United States relies entirely on net gallium imports and has not produced it domestically since 1987. Black Flag highlights Kunin as a route to stronger domestic mineral supply chains and less reliance on foreign technology. [2][1]
Product and Technology
Kunin combines established ion-exchange materials with modular, preassembled treatment units. The units can be retrofitted into existing mining operations. [1]
In its TRACE-Ga project, Kunin aims to build a process producing 12 tons of gallium each year. It will draw gallium from metal streams with the highest concentrations. [2]
Milestones
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| Date | What happened | Source | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | DOE selected Kunin for TRACE-Ga award negotiations, among five projects receiving about $5.4 million in planned support. Selection did not guarantee an award. | [2] | Chattanooga Times Free Press ↗ |
Market
DOE describes gallium as a critical material for the defense and semiconductor sectors. [2]
We wrote this summary from public statements by Kunin Technologies and its investors. It is not investment advice.
Leadership Team
Executive officers and directors listed on Kunin Technologies's Form D filed Nov 13, 2026.