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Headquartered in Silicon Valley, KoBold Metals is a company specializing in mining and mineral exploration projects, such as its two-billion-dollar Mingomba project in Zambia. The company utilizes advanced technology and is involved in sponsorships to support local communities and youth.
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KoBold Metals Co at a glance
KoBold Metals Co is a mining company. It has raised at least $1.2B across the 4 funding rounds on record. Its most recent funding round, Series C, raised $280M in October 2025. Xcout tracks 25 named people at KoBold Metals Co, including Kurt Zenz House (President and Chief Executive Officer). Xcout recorded 80 job postings from KoBold Metals Co in the last 90 days, naming tools such as NetSuite, Claude, Tableau.
KoBold Metals Co leadership
- Kurt Zenz HousePresident and Chief Executive Officer
- Jeff JurinakCo-Founder
- Josh GoldmanCo-Founder
- Kurt HouseCo-Founder
- Charles ParkExecutive Officer
- Charles Zenz ParkExecutive Officer
19 more named people on record for KoBold Metals Co, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
KoBold Metals Co funding rounds
At least $1.2B raised across the 4 rounds on record. Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | $280M | 12 named | |
| SEC Form D filing | $491.5M | — | |
| SEC Form D filing | $195M | — | |
| SEC Form D filing | $200.8M | — |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
Hiring at KoBold Metals Co
Xcout recorded 80 job postings from KoBold Metals Co in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since July 2026.
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Hiring vs the trend
Based on 41 job postings in the last 8 weeks (10 Aug – 4 Oct 2026), compared with 19 basic materials companies.
This describes a hiring pattern — how often KoBold Metals Co’s job postings ask for AI skills, and how that changed against the previous 8 weeks, ranked among its peers. It says nothing about the company’s products or performance.
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KoBold Metals Co competitors
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- 25 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 4 funding rounds with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
- Weekly hiring history and the mix of roles behind it
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