Rio Tinto Ventures
Overview
Rio Tinto Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of global mining group Rio Tinto, investing in startups from pre-seed to Series B stages to accelerate growth in the mining industry.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultromics | May 2018 | Series A | Co-investor |
| T-Cypher Bio | Feb 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Orbit Discovery | May 2018 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Snowfox Discovery | Sep 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Rio Tinto Ventures based?
Rio Tinto Ventures is headquartered in Perth, Tasmania, Australia.
When was Rio Tinto Ventures founded?
Rio Tinto Ventures was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does Rio Tinto Ventures have?
Rio Tinto Ventures has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Rio Tinto Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ultromics, T-Cypher Bio, Orbit Discovery, Snowfox Discovery.
What was Rio Tinto Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Rio Tinto Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Snowfox Discovery in 2025.
What sectors does Rio Tinto Ventures focus on?
Rio Tinto Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Rio Tinto Ventures focus on?
Rio Tinto Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.