RCF Innovation

Venture Capital Colorado, United States

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

VRIFY

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Frequently asked questions about RCF Innovation

What sectors does RCF Innovation invest in?

RCF Innovation invests in Technology, Services and Mining Equipment, and is based in Colorado, United States. RCF Innovation is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does RCF Innovation invest at?

RCF Innovation backs companies at Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 20M.

Which regions does RCF Innovation invest in?

RCF Innovation invests across Australia, Europe and North America.

What companies has RCF Innovation invested in?

RCF Innovation's portfolio includes VRIFY.

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