CD Capital Overview
CD Capital is an international private equity firm founded in 2007 by Chief Investment Officer Carmel Daniele. The firm focuses on investing in critical minerals essential for global sustainability and the green energy transition. With approximately $1 billion historically raised and managed, CD Capital has a 17-year track record of generating superior returns. The multidisciplinary team, comprising over 200 years of combined expertise in geology, mining engineering, resource certification, and financial optimization, identifies and invests in world-class critical mineral projects. Notably, their investment in the Filo project in Argentina-Chile yielded a 12x gross multiple on invested capital. CD Capital is committed to driving positive transformational change by securing critical minerals for a sustainable and socially responsible world.
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CD Capital
Investment focus
Product type
- Materials
Industries / verticals
- Energy
- Engineering / Manufacturing
- Materials Science
Stages
Series A, Series B or later
First ticket size
US$1,000,000 - US$50,000,000
How to approach funds like CD Capital
When approaching CD Capital, founders should highlight the scalability and long-term impact of their mineral projects, especially those that address supply chain security and environmental stewardship. Demonstrate a clear pathway to resource certification and operational excellence, leveraging technical depth and a robust risk management strategy. Articulate how your project can become a cornerstone asset in the global transition to sustainable energy, and be prepared to engage on both technical and financial optimization fronts.
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