About us
About us
Deep curiosity,
guided by
rigour.
rigour.
rigour.
rigour.
Our work brings focus to the future of science and technology.
Tomorrow’s challenges demand today’s boldest ideas. Our mission is to redefine what’s possible—bridging defense and technology.
This is what drives us: the pursuit of questions that matter and the precision to act on what we find. We believe that innovation doesn’t happen by chance—it happens when curiosity meets design, and when bold thinking is paired with technical discipline. That’s our credo. We bring deep expertise, radical focus, and systems-level thinking to every challenge. We’re not here to chase trends or build in isolation. We’re here to shape what comes next—for science, for society, and for the futures we still have time to create.
This is what drives us: the pursuit of questions that matter and the precision to act on what we find. We believe that innovation doesn’t happen by chance—it happens when curiosity meets design, and when bold thinking is paired with technical discipline. That’s our credo. We bring deep expertise, radical focus, and systems-level thinking to every challenge. We’re not here to chase trends or build in isolation. We’re here to shape what comes next—for science, for society, and for the futures we still have time to create.
What drives us is simple: the pursuit of questions that matter, and the precision to act on what we find. We know the future of defense won’t be shaped by chance—it will be shaped where curiosity meets design, and where bold thinking is paired with technical discipline. That’s our credo. We bring deep expertise, radical focus, and systems-level thinking to every challenge. We’re not here to chase trends or build in isolation. We’re here to shape what comes next—for security, for stability, and for the futures we still have time to secure.
What drives us is simple: the pursuit of questions that matter, and the precision to act on what we find. We know the future of defense won’t be shaped by chance—it will be shaped where curiosity meets design, and where bold thinking is paired with technical discipline. That’s our credo. We bring deep expertise, radical focus, and systems-level thinking to every challenge. We’re not here to chase trends or build in isolation. We’re here to shape what comes next—for security, for stability, and for the futures we still have time to secure.


Nicolai Rasmussen
CEO
Our History
Our History
We’ve grown through partnership, experimentation, and a belief in long-term thinking.
We’ve grown through partnership, experimentation, and a belief in long-term thinking.
July 2025
CDL founded in 2025
July 2025
CDL founded in 2025
May 2023
First advisory partnership established
May 2023
First advisory partnership established
Nov 2023
Expanded into systems design consulting
Nov 2023
Expanded into systems design consulting
Feb 2024
Built our first biotech platform
Feb 2024
Built our first biotech platform
April 2024
Cross-disciplinary team fully assembled
April 2024
Cross-disciplinary team fully assembled
Sept 2024
AI-driven tools launched for research
Sept 2024
AI-driven tools launched for research
Jan 2025
Global clients across four continents
Jan 2025
Global clients across four continents
Future
More goodness
Future
More goodness
Science is evolving—we're evolving with it. We are collaborators, engineers, and strategic thinkers in equal measure.

Nicholas MacGowan von Holstein
Founding Partner & Managing Director

David Rogberg
Venture Analyst

Sophus Blom-Hannsen
Head of Operations

Henry Piaskowski
Strategic Projects

Nicolai Rasmussen
Advisory Board

Mats Pagels
Venture Architect

Nicholas MacGowan von Holstein
Founding Partner & Managing Director

David Rogberg
Venture Analyst

Sophus Blom-Hannsen
Head of Operations

Henry Piaskowski
Strategic Projects

Nicolai Rasmussen
Advisory Board

Mats Pagels
Venture Architect

Nicholas MacGowan von Holstein
Founding Partner & Managing Director

David Rogberg
Venture Analyst

Sophus Blom-Hannsen
Head of Operations

Henry Piaskowski
Strategic Projects

Nicolai Rasmussen
Advisory Board

Mats Pagels
Venture Architect
Our Impact
Our Impact
Our Impact
Shaping the future of defense and AI
We deliver intelligent solutions that transform industries, improve lives, and power tomorrow's breakthroughs.
3
Ventures in 2025
3
Ventures in 2025
2M€
Funding since 2025
2M€
Funding since 2025
5+
Patents pending
5+
Patents pending



Trusted by some of the world’s most recognizable brands.
Trusted by some of the world’s most recognizable brands.
Trusted by some of the world’s most recognizable brands.