Kinterra Capital

Overview

Kinterra Capital is a private equity firm specializing in the development of critical materials and strategic infrastructure essential for the global energy transition. The firm focuses on upstream and midstream segments of critical mineral supply chains, including copper, nickel, lithium, and other vital materials, aiming to strengthen industrial resilience in North America and allied nations. Kinterra's investment approach emphasizes 'friendshoring,' deploying capital exclusively in Western, allied nations that share democratic values and maintain high environmental, labor, and governance standards. This strategy ensures that supply chains powering modern technology, infrastructure, and defense remain anchored in jurisdictions aligned with the national interests of the United States and its closest partners. Kinterra's team comprises experienced professionals with a long history of collaboration, creating value for a more sustainable future. They leverage a network developed over 15+ years to generate proprietary deal flow and employ a risk-managed capital allocation strategy through significantly structured transactions. The firm engages cross-functional subject matter experts for data-driven underwriting and value creation, aligning project development with investment return objectives. Kinterra integrates ESG factors at every step of the investment cycle to support sound investment decisions based on increased risk-adjusted returns and long-term viability. The firm is committed to environmental stewardship, community accountability, and superior corporate governance, fostering a culture of compliance supported by comprehensive policies and procedures. Kinterra's portfolio includes significant investments in critical mineral assets and infrastructure projects, contributing to the advancement of the modern economy and the energy transition. The firm's approach is supported by strong secular tailwinds and the fundamental downstream demand for its assets across the modern economy. Kinterra's commitment to sustainability and responsible investment practices underscores its dedication to creating shared, long-term, and sustainable value for its stakeholders and the communities in which it operates. Kinterra Capital's recent activities include the completion of its debut fund, the Kinterra Battery Metals Mining Fund, LP, with committed capital of US$565 million, surpassing its US$500 million target. The fund focuses on investing in and developing key critical minerals assets and strategic infrastructure necessary for the energy transition. The firm has also expanded its U.S. copper platform by acquiring the Antler Copper Project in Arizona, adding to its existing projects in Michigan and Nevada. Additionally, Kinterra has secured a Non-Binding Letter of Interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for potential debt financing of up to US$200 million under EXIM's Make More in America Initiative, aiming to fully fund the restart of the Pumpkin Hollow underground copper mine and advance the Southwest Open Pit project. These initiatives align with Kinterra's strategy to invest in upstream energy transition minerals and infrastructure assets, capitalizing on significant value dislocation and contributing to the development of sustainable supply chains. The firm's focus on critical materials and infrastructure investments underscores its commitment to supporting the global energy transition and enhancing industrial resilience in stable jurisdictions. Kinterra Capital's investment philosophy is characterized by a differentiated approach that drives returns through proprietary deal flow, risk-managed capital allocation, and a control-oriented investment structure. The firm's team of experienced professionals engages in data-driven underwriting and value creation, capturing value through a combination of technical expertise and operational excellence. Kinterra's commitment to ESG integration at every step of the inves