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Hades Mining raises 15 million euros
Just half a year after the pre-seed round of 5.5 million euros, Hades Mining secures an additional 15 million euros. The Munich startup is advancing its laser drilling system and plans to expand its team at the location.

Hades Mining wants to secure Europe’s energy and raw material sovereignty
Europe depends on fossil fuels and imported raw materials – expensive, risky, insecure. Hades Mining wants to change that: with technology that drills deeper, extracts more efficiently, and delivers more sustainably. A startup against dependence – and for Europe’s future. First published on: September 1, 2025

Hades Mining raises €5.5 million in pre-seed round
The Munich deeptech startup Hades Mining has raised €5.5 million in pre-seed financing. With new drilling technology, the company aims to revolutionize Europe’s energy supply and access to critical raw materials.