NordSpace (CDL'25) has broken ground on the site that will facilitate Canada’s first commercial space launch planned for later this month in Newfoundland. @Nord_Space is an aerospace company that’s creating a fully integrated domestic space ecosystem.

Cleantech startup Carbon Upcycling (CDL'18) has closed a $24.5M convertible note investment round as it continues to develop its carbon capture and utilization technology.

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Insurtech company Ledgebrook, announced the close of an oversubscribed $65M Series C. Ledgebrook is a tech-enabled Excess & Surplus Lines Managing General Agent providing a fast and easy quoting experience to wholesale brokers.

“Fostering entrepreneurship is an essential part of IESE’s mission. Our goal is to develop leaders who will have a profound and lasting impact through their professional excellence and spirit of service." - Professor Gaizka Ormazabal, IESE Business School.

“The collaboration agreement with CDL and its quantum technology startup program represents a qualitative leap for Euskadi and Gipuzkoa in transferring knowledge, promoting the creation of highly competitive companies and high-quality jobs.” Marisa Arriola, BIC Gipuzkoa.

“The step we take today with the launch of CDL in Donostia-San Sebastian is a commitment to gain industrial and business competitiveness and represents a leap forward in our strategy for more and better industry. - Mikel Jauregi, Basque Government’s Minister of Industry.

Applications for CDL-San Sebastian’s AI stream are open till September 30, 2025.

Today, CDL adds CDL-San Sebastian to its global network! 🇪🇸 . In collaboration between the Basque Government, @Gipuzkoa Provicial Council through @BICGipuzkoa, and @iesebschool, the site will join the global CDL Quantum program, and launch a CDL AI stream.

Natural materials company 3DBioFibR (CDL'21) has closed a $3M funding round to help scale up its manufacturing capacity to meet soaring demand for next-generation biomaterials. #BuildSomethingMassive.

This is your last chance to apply to CDL's upcoming program year! . CDL has helped thousands of founders sharpen objectives, raise capital, and build transformational companies through focused mentorship. → Apply now:

XOCEAN (CDL'19) has raised $119M to scale its fleet of uncrewed surface vessels - autonomous systems that gather ocean data with greater efficiency, lower emissions, and enhanced safety. @xoceansocial .

Xona Space Systems (CDL'21) has raised $92M USD in Series B funding to accelerate their shift from R&D into production and scale the future of secure, resilient satellite navigation. @XonaSpace .

“The global energy transition will rely on sustainable ways to discover, extract, use, and reuse and deploy critical minerals. We are proud to host CDL-London at Imperial alongside our Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials.” - Professor Mary Ryan, Vice Provost at Imperial.

“Startups have a vital role to play in solving some of our industry’s biggest challenges and providing the materials the world needs. that is why we’re backing CDL-London to help turn breakthrough discoveries into the next generation of companies.” - Dan Walker, CIO, Rio Tinto.

The global CDL Minerals program will support early-stage ventures from around the world that are developing technologies for mineral exploration, processing, and decarbonisation. Applications are now open for CDL-London’s 2025/26 program:

Creative Destruction Lab is excited to announce the launch of CDL-London, the newest addition to CDL’s global network of innovation excellence! 🇬🇧. In partnership with @imperialcollege and @RioTinto, CDL-London will join CDL Minerals. Learn more:

CDL runs a neuroscience-focused stream to support founders building transformative neurotechnology by connecting them with world-class mentors, neuroscientists, and investors. Learn more about CDL Neuro:

At #CDLSuperSession, @djseo, Co-founder of @neuralink gave the CDL community a rare inside look at the future of brain–computer interfaces. Just days later, Neuralink announced its newest successful human implant. Watch the full presentation here:

CDL is proud to announce the complete list of graduate ventures from the 2024/25 program! These companies represent some of the most promising technologies coming to market. Congratulations to all! 🎓.

Live from #CDLSuperSession: @geologic_ai joins as the newest partner in the CDL Minerals Stream! . From their start in the CDL-Rockies Energy Stream in 2018 to now returning as a partner, GeologicAI highlights the long-term impact of CDL’s Program.