OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE U.S. INDUSTRIAL BASE

OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE U.S. INDUSTRIAL BASE

OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE U.S. INDUSTRIAL BASE

We invest in and support transformative technology with real pull and demand, driven by the trajectory of the modern battlefield.

We target companies that understand the realities of tactical, strategic and economic demands of modern warfare and build battle-tested technology that also facilitates composable systems that deliver the best solutions to the U.S. warfighter.

OUR VISION IS A U.S. INDUSTRIAL BASE BUILT FOR THE SPEED OF THE THREAT

OUR VISION IS A U.S. INDUSTRIAL BASE BUILT FOR THE SPEED OF THE THREAT

OUR VISION IS A U.S. INDUSTRIAL BASE BUILT FOR THE SPEED OF THE THREAT

A rebuilt defense industrial base where the best technology can be fielded, swapped, and re-composed at the pace the fight demands — not the pace of the acquisition cycle.

A rebuilt defense industrial base where the best technology can be fielded, swapped, and re-composed at the pace the fight demands — not the pace of the acquisition cycle.

WE ARE INVESTORS WITH AN OPERATOR’S PRECISION

WE ARE INVESTORS WITH AN OPERATOR’S PRECISION

WE ARE INVESTORS WITH AN OPERATOR’S PRECISION

CD Strategies is an investment, advisory and government affairs platform that supports defense technology companies as they scale and grow.

Our team has the operational and investing experience to identify winners and facilitate growth through our deep network and collaboration with the Creative Defense Foundation.

Our partners leverage a transformative ecosystem that is at the core of rebuilding the U.S. defense industrial base, advancing plug-and-play system, and supporting U.S. national security goals.

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

A HIGHLY‑DIFFERENTIATED NETWORK

A HIGHLY‑DIFFERENTIATED NETWORK

A HIGHLY‑DIFFERENTIATED NETWORK

Our Network

Strategic Engagement

Pathways to Opportunity

TEAM

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PLATFORM

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PLATFORM

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PLATFORM

An operating team pairing decades of investment, structuring, and operational experience.

An operating team pairing decades of investment, structuring, and operational experience.

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Steve Mendell

Co-Founder & Partner

Steve's primary focus at CD Strategies is sourcing, evaluating, and structuring investments and partnership opportunities.

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Ryan Taney

Co-Founder & Partner

At CD Strategies, Ryan focuses on business development, diligence, structuring, transaction execution, and firm strategy & operations.