RCF Innovation

Overview

RCF Innovation is a growth private equity investment strategy in the mining innovation sector, focusing on high-growth mining equipment, technology, and services (METS) companies. The firm aims to redefine the mining industry by investing in innovative solutions that enhance productivity and reduce costs. By leveraging global innovation networks, RCF Innovation seeks proprietary deal flow and offers growth equity investments typically ranging from $1 million to $20 million. The firm's strategy emphasizes investing in best-in-breed mining innovation companies with high growth potential. RCF Innovation is recognized as the only growth private equity investment strategy in the mining innovation sector, providing hands-on exit planning and execution to drive exit strategies and sell businesses to strategic players. The team has extensive commercial experience in mining, technology, and private equity, with a track record of success in commercializing new technologies through over 40 investments in technology companies since 2003. In 2025, RCF Innovation II was recognized by Preqin as one of the top 10 performing natural resource funds under $250 million by net internal rate of return (IRR). This recognition underscores the firm's commitment to delivering strong returns by investing in high-value solutions within the mining value chain, aligned with key industry themes that aim to make mining safer, better, and more efficient.

Investment Focus

• High-growth mining equipment, technology, and services companies

Portfolio Companies