Phoenix Tailings

Congratulations to the entire team at Phoenix Tailings for closing their Series B! They are on a crucial mission to bring rare-earth metal production back to the USA to support our modern technologies while also improving the processes to be zero-waste and zero-emissions. The team has made incredible technological breakthroughs to enable this and I'm excited to see them delivering their produced metals. It's been an incredible journey so far supporting Nicholas Myers Michelle Chao Tomás Villalón Jr., PhD Anthony Balladon since the very early days and excited to see their vision continue to unfold!

I am proud to share the successful close of our Series B funding round, led by Envisioning Partners with support from Yamaha Motor Ventures, Escape Velocity, BMW i Ventures, and IQT! This funding is pivotal in scaling our operations and driving excellence in delivering sustainable, high-quality rare earth materials. At Phoenix Tailings, operational excellence is at the heart of what we do. We are not just refining rare earth metals; we are redefining how these critical materials are sourced and processed, ensuring a scalable and sustainable supply chain that meets the demands of global industries. From electric vehicles to advanced electronics, our zero-waste, zero-emission processes are setting new standards for sustainability and efficiency. This progress is made possible by our unwavering commitment to product quality. We understand that future technologies require materials that meet the highest standards, and our team is dedicated to ensuring that every step of our process delivers exceptional results. Thank you to our investors for believing in our mission and our world-class team for their tireless efforts in building a scalable, sustainable operation. Together, we are shaping the future of the critical materials industry with a focus on quality, innovation, and operational excellence. We’re just getting started, and the best is yet to come. Thank you for supporting our journey! #PhoenixTailings #SeriesB #Scalability #OperationalExcellence #Sustainability #RareEarths #Innovation

Phoenix Tailings is proud to announce the successful close of our Series B funding round, a transformative step toward reshaping the critical materials industry! This round was led by Envisioning Partners, with the invaluable participation of Yamaha Motor Ventures, Escape Velocity, BMW i Ventures, and IQT (In-Q-Tel). This milestone represents more than just funding—it’s a commitment to sustainable innovation. Rare earth metals are at the heart of modern technologies like electric vehicles, smartphones, drones, and advanced medical devices. At Phoenix Tailings, we’re pioneering zero-waste, zero-emission processes to ensure these critical materials are refined responsibly. Thanks to this investment, we’re scaling up operations, advancing cutting-edge technology, and driving sustainability across the supply chain. We’re deeply grateful to our investors and team for sharing in our vision of a cleaner, greener future. As we continue this journey, we’re excited to deliver solutions that power progress without compromising our planet. Stay tuned for updates and join us in building a sustainable materials revolution! #PhoenixTailings #SeriesB #Sustainability #RareEarths #CleanTech #Innovation #CircularEconomy

🎆Exciting News to End the Year! 🎆 I’ll start with the same quote folks probably have heard me say many times before. Building a startup is HARD. Building a startup focused on making a massive impact and cleaning up the world is VERY HARD. Thanks to Yong Hyun Kim and Envisioning Partners we are one admittedly large step forward to achieving what many folks deemed impossible. We’re thrilled to announce a major milestone for Phoenix Tailings: the successful close of our Series B funding round! Envisioning Partners led this round, which received incredible support from Yamaha Motor Ventures, Escape Velocity, BMW i Ventures and IQT (In-Q-Tel). This funding is a testament to the growing demand for sustainable, zero-waste solutions in the critical materials industry. Rare earth metals are essential to powering today's and tomorrow's technologies—from electric vehicles to consumer electronics to advanced defense systems. At Phoenix Tailings, we’re committed to creating a zero-waste, zero-emission supply chain for these indispensable materials. With this investment, we’re taking bold steps forward to scale our operations and deliver on our mission of revolutionizing the rare earth metals industry. This includes expanding our capacity, enhancing our innovative technologies, and driving sustainable practices across the supply chain. We’re honored to partner with visionary investors who share our belief in a greener, cleaner future. Together, we’re reshaping how critical materials are sourced and refined, ensuring that innovation doesn’t come at the cost of our planet. Thank you to our investors, our team, Ernest Scheyder at Reuters for sharing our story, and everyone who believes in the future of sustainable critical metals. The best is yet to come! Anish Patel Kei Onishi Gavin Mackay Ram Sundaram Derek Jeong, CFA Ganesh Ramani Allen Chen Kasper Sage Yumiko Murakami Matt Lanza, CRM, ARM, CIC Matthew Donaghey Jon Chait Ross Leav Nichola Eliovits And thank you to Matt Whitehead for getting the deal done! #PhoenixTailings #SeriesB #Sustainability #RareEarths #Innovation #CleanTech #CircularEconomy

We're hiring! 🚀 At Phoenix Tailings, we're redefining the future of materials with the world's first zero-waste, zero-emission rare earth metals refinery. As we scale our operations to meet the growing global demand, we're looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our team and play a critical role in building a sustainable supply chain for a cleaner, greener future. 🌎 This role is perfect for someone who: ✅ Thrives on creating strategic sourcing strategies. ✅ Has experience managing relationships with suppliers and partners. ✅ Wants to make a real impact in the clean tech and materials space. Our operations are scaling fast, and this is your chance to join a team tackling some of the world's biggest challenges head-on. 🌟 📍 Location: Burlington, MA 🔗 Learn more and apply at the link below. Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them or share this post! Let’s find the right talent to drive innovation and sustainability forward. #Hiring #CleanTech #SupplyChain #SourcingManager #PhoenixTailings #Innovation #ZeroWaste

I couldn’t be more proud of the Phoenix Tailings team for being named Powerhouse Tough Tech Company of the Year at the #NEVYs24 last night. This award is an honor and a reflection of the relentless dedication, ingenuity, and passion our team brings to tackling one of the world’s most pressing challenges. Thank you to the New England Venture Capital Association and everyone who made the NEVYs such a remarkable celebration of innovation and resilience. Being nominated alongside so many visionary companies and leaders was an honor in itself, and we are deeply grateful to be recognized for the progress Phoenix Tailings has made this year. #NEVYs2024 #ToughTech #Innovation #Sustainability

We are thrilled to announce that our Co-Founder and COO, Michelle Chao, has been named to the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2025! 🏆 Michelle's visionary leadership and unwavering dedication have been instrumental in advancing Phoenix Tailings' mission to revolutionize sustainable critical metal, and rare earth metal, manufacturing. Michelle's commitment to zero-waste, zero-emission solutions is not only transforming our industry but also setting new standards for environmental responsibility. This recognition by Forbes highlights Michelle's exceptional contributions and the groundbreaking progress we are making as a team toward a cleaner, greener future. 🌍💚 Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor for Michelle and all the other remarkable innovators featured in this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 list. The future is bright, and we are just getting started! #PhoenixTailings #Sustainability #Leadership #Forbes30Under30 #ZeroWaste #Innovation #Manufacturing #Industry

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 Phoenix Tailings is growing, and we’re on the hunt for talented individuals to join our mission of creating a zero-waste, zero-emission future. 🌍✨ Right now, we’re especially looking for a Sr. Facilities & EHS Manager to take the lead at our Burlington rare earth metal refining facility. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable innovation in the rare earth industry. Are you (or someone you know) ready to make a big impact? Check out the details and apply below. Not for you? A quick share with your network could help us find the perfect fit—thank you in advance! 🙌 #JobOpportunity #Hiring #Sustainability #RareEarths #PhoenixTailings

"The thing the market hates the most is uncertainty." — Dr. Kurt Myers Growing up, my family insisted that I learn finance and the stock market. By age 12, I had my first stock portfolio and tracked market trends. My father would always remind me of this quote whenever a major event loomed on the horizon. Lately, I’ve noticed many fellow founders in the ecosystem are deeply concerned about the upcoming U.S. presidential election, worrying about how either candidate's win could affect our markets. At the heart of this concern is that same familiar challenge: uncertainty. To my fellow founders worried about what the election might mean for future capital markets, I’d like to share a reminder. The fact that the S&P reached record highs post-election is a testament to my father’s favorite quote. It isn’t about which path wins out—it’s about our resilience and ability to adapt to whatever challenges the world throws our way. Now that we know the path, it’s time to leverage it. Yes, some pools of capital may close, but new ones are already opening. We’re seeing key funding mechanisms emerge in sectors like onshoring manufacturing for the  Defense Industrial Base, and they’re reaching beyond traditional military equipment to support areas like critical minerals,  software,  energy systems, and more. These Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives are opening doors for founders focused on high-impact, innovative solutions for national infrastructure and resilience. What areas of opportunity do you see opening up? Let’s discuss where we’re finding new opportunities and how to keep pushing forward together. #EnergyTransition #CleanTech #Entrepreneurship #Venture #Onshoring #CriticalMinerals #DefenseIndustry #Innovation Pete Myers Anvesh Gurijala Michael Segal Teddy Blank Nichola Eliovits Jesse Evans John Capodilupo Andrew Lackner Warren Katz David DePalma

🌟 Proud moment sharing this post from my friend & cofounder and incredible CTO, Tomás Villalón Jr., PhD I met Tomás at #MIT on the solar car team, and I’m so thankful for the journey that led us here. Together with Nicholas Myers & Anthony Balladon we’ve built Phoenix Tailings from the ground up, driven by a shared vision for a sustainable, zero-waste future. Tomás’s expertise and passion for clean technology have been essential in transforming our vision into reality. I couldn’t ask for a better partner as we push the boundaries of what’s possible in critical metal production. Here’s to the future and all we’ll accomplish together! 🚀 Check out his post for more about what we’re building. #Sustainability #ZeroWaste #CriticalMetals #PhoenixTailings #Innovation