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2026 Finalist

Early-Stage Investment Competition

Reclaim Metals

West Richland, WA

Reclaim Metals Inc. is a clean-technology startup revolutionizing the aluminum supply chain through AI-powered optical sorting. Every year, the U.S. exports 2 million tons of scrap—a $2.3 billion lost opportunity—due to inadequate sorting. Our patent-pending "chemical fingerprinting" makes invisible alloy signatures visible to standard optical cameras, allowing our deep-learning models to sort scrap at industrial speeds with over 90% purity. We empower domestic recyclers with a $0.60/lb value lift, transforming low-grade waste into high-value manufacturing feedstock. By keeping these resources onshore, we strengthen American manufacturing, reduce carbon emissions by 95%, and secure a more resilient domestic economy.

Mert Efe

CEO & Co-Founder

Co-Founder: Yazdan Jamshidi

Reclaim Metals
Reclaim Metals
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