RCF Innovation
Mining innovation aiming to make mining safer, better, and more efficient
Mining innovation aiming to make mining safer, better, and more efficient
Overview
RCF Innovation is the only growth private equity investment strategy in the mining innovation sector and is at the forefront of emerging technologies and ideas in the mining sector. The RCF Innovation team is continually scanning and evaluating mining technology products and services from around the world and has extensive relationships with leading research institutions and universities globally. The RCF Innovation Strategy invests in high growth mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies. The METS sector presents investment opportunities, magnified during periods of volatile commodity prices and/or high operating costs. Mining companies rely increasingly on METS companies to provide incremental as well as step-change solutions to improve productivity and lower costs.
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Investment Highlights
A focus on innovation
- Innovation and emerging technologies will redefine the mining industry to help sustainably and efficiently meet the demand for critical minerals and resources
- We focus on high value-add solutions within the mining value chain, aligned with key industry themes that aim to make mining safer, better, and more efficient
- We believe strong returns can be created by investing in best-in-breed mining innovation companies with high growth potential
Leverage global innovation networks for proprietary deal flow
- We offer growth equity via specialist exposure to the mining innovation sector with a focus on key mining innovation regions of Australia, North America, and Europe with equity investment size typically ranging from $1M – $20M
- We are continually evaluating mining technology products and services globally, and have extensive relationships with leading research institutions and universities to help us find and attract proprietary deals, without competition
- We deploy capital for influential ownership positions and once invested, we deploy expertise and seek to create world leading companies; accelerating growth, and preparing companies for future acquirers
Uniquely positioned, unique experience
- RCF Innovation is a recognized brand within the mining innovation and METS sector as the only growth private equity investment strategy in the mining innovation sector
- We provide hands-on exit planning and execution to drive exit strategies and sell businesses to strategic players
- We have an experienced team with extensive commercial experience in mining, technology, and private equity. The team has a track record of success in commercializing new technologies having made 40+ investments in technology companies since 2003
RCF Innovation II
This Preqin Badge was awarded to the RCF Jolimont Mining Innovation Fund II (the “Fund”) on April 18, 2024, by Preqin, a provider of comprehensive alternative assets data. It reflects a ranking of 1,194 natural resources funds of similar size (under $250 mm) and similar vintage (2015-2020) in Preqin’s database. The performance period used by Preqin for the Fund is from its inception on December 21, 2020, through March 31, 2024 (note: RCF provided Preqin with Fund performance data through September 30, 2023). No compensation has been provided by Resource Capital Funds or its affiliates in connection with obtaining or using this Preqin rating. Third-party ratings and recognition do not guarantee future investment success and do not ensure a higher level of performance or results.
ESG and RCF Innovation II
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Meet the Team
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Disclaimer
This is not an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security.
RCF Innovation I is a partnership in which Resource Capital Fund VI L.P. (“RCF VI”) is an investor. It is managed by the RCF Innovation team, who were the principals of Jolimont Global Mining Systems Pty Ltd before and after it was acquired by RCFM in September 2019. Two of the same three principals currently manage RCF Jolimont Mining Innovation Fund II in a substantially similar manner to RCF Innovation I. Total performance results for RCF VI are available upon request.