
Lohum
Smart Cities & Mobility
ClimateTech
Delhi
, India
Founded:
Jan 2026
Founders:
Rajat Verma, Siddharth Nautiyal, Tarun Singhal
Description:
Recycling of mineral-bearing waste streams and critical mineral refining platform at 99% battery-grade purity.
Key Highlights:
Funding Raised: ~$100M
Revenue FY26: ~$160M
Feedstock Processed Annually: 50ktpa
Patents Granted: 18
Market Share in Battery Recycling: 90%
Core Problem Statement
Global economies lack diversified, secure critical mineral refining capacity, remaining dependent on concentrated geographies for strategic supply chains.
Solution Overview
A closed-loop critical mineral refining and battery recycling platform processing thousands of tonnes of feedstock annually to extract lithium, cobalt, nickel, aluminum, copper, and manganese at 99% battery-grade purity. The company manufactures advanced materials for permanent magnets, Cathode Active Materials (CAM), and Carbon Black supported by intensive in-house R&D.
Strategic Engagement Opportunities
Lohum's diversified critical minerals platform offers EV, aerospace, and energy corporates a secure sourcing and co-development partner. Its domestic critical minerals refining capability aligns strongly with national supply chain security and critical materials policy objectives.
