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Robot maker · early
Durin
Building automated drill rigs for critical-minerals exploration: first rig bores holes 300 m deep and 2.5 in wide, with drilling-program data feeding an automation model aimed at fully unattended rig operation within 2-3 years. Founded 2024 in El Segundo by third-generation mining professional Ted Feldmann; backed by 8090 Industries, Andreessen Horowitz, and Lux Capital.
HeadquartersEl Segundo, US
Founded2024
Corporate funding$3M
Team11-50
Deployments0
Open roles5
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Company overview
Identity and operating footprint
Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StagePre-seed ($3.4M Apr 2025 led by 8090 Industries; a16z, Lux Capital participating)
FoundersTed Feldmann (Founder & CEO)
Regions servedNorth America
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Funding history
Publicly announced rounds
Pre-seed
8090 Industries, 1517, Andreessen Horowitz, Bedrock, Champion Hill, Lux Capital
Round sourceInvestors on record8090 Industries1517Andreessen HorowitzBedrockContraryLux Capital
HR
Hiring signal
Public job board · 2026-07-13
Open roles5
Hiring is an operating signal, not deployment evidence. Roles are refreshed from the company’s public careers system.
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Company timeline
Milestones and announcements
2025-04-23Raised $3.4M pre-seed led by 8090 Industries to automate drills for critical-minerals explorationTechCrunch
2025-04-23Durin digs up $3.4M to automate drills for critical minerals exploration ↗TechCrunch
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Source ledger
1 unique public sources