Welcome.
Stop losing equity to bad deals and wasting months on mismatched grants.
Learn my fundraising architecture I used to unlock $1.5M+ USD in deeptech capital in LATAM—backed by institutional leaders like ventures and non-dilutive governmental grants.
Daniel Cano
Chemical Engineer • Deeptech Operator • Climate-Tech Venture Builder
About Me
About Me
Private Advisory for Hard-Tech & Sustainability Founders
I am a Chemical Engineer who doesn't just teach fundraising theory—I run the operational frameworks that secure capital. From scaling pilot plants to unlocking $1.5M+ USD in deeptech funding across LATAM, I help founders turn raw technical brilliance into high-yield enterprise narratives.
Chief Technology Officer
Earth Tech Materials / Was Company
June 2023 - Present
Founder
Carbon Power Mexico
December 2019 - Present
Product Line Manager
Grupo Pochteca
October 2019 – August 2020
Regional Sales Representative
Henkel
November 2017 – July 2019
Chief Technology Officer
Earth Tech Materials / Was Company
June 2023 - Present
Founder
Carbon Power Mexico
December 2019 - Present
Product Line Manager
Grupo Pochteca
October 2019 – August 2020
Regional Sales Representative
Henkel
November 2017 – July 2019
Services
From strategy to execution, I offer thoughtful and tailored design solutions that bring your unique vision to life.
Services
From strategy to execution, I offer thoughtful and tailored design solutions that bring your unique vision to life.
Grant & Program Application Consultancy
Helping climate-tech startups secure international visibility, accelerator admissions, and non-dilutive funding through strategic storytelling, technical positioning, and high-impact application development.
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Grant & Program Application Consultancy
Helping climate-tech startups secure international visibility, accelerator admissions, and non-dilutive funding through strategic storytelling, technical positioning, and high-impact application development.
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Grant & Program Application Consultancy
Helping climate-tech startups secure international visibility, accelerator admissions, and non-dilutive funding through strategic storytelling, technical positioning, and high-impact application development.
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Carbon Capture and Utilization Consultancy
Supporting industries in reducing emissions through carbon capture, CO₂ utilization, process optimization, and circular manufacturing strategies tailored for real industrial environments.
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Carbon Capture and Utilization Consultancy
Supporting industries in reducing emissions through carbon capture, CO₂ utilization, process optimization, and circular manufacturing strategies tailored for real industrial environments.
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Carbon Capture and Utilization Consultancy
Supporting industries in reducing emissions through carbon capture, CO₂ utilization, process optimization, and circular manufacturing strategies tailored for real industrial environments.
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Carbon Conscious Company Consultancy
Advising companies on sustainability transformation, decarbonization opportunities, environmental innovation, and the integration of carbon-conscious operational models into their business strategy.
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Carbon Conscious Company Consultancy
Advising companies on sustainability transformation, decarbonization opportunities, environmental innovation, and the integration of carbon-conscious operational models into their business strategy.
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Carbon Conscious Company Consultancy
Advising companies on sustainability transformation, decarbonization opportunities, environmental innovation, and the integration of carbon-conscious operational models into their business strategy.
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Startup Fundraising Consultancy
Helping startups prepare investor-ready business models, pitch decks, financial narratives, and fundraising strategies to accelerate growth and secure strategic partnerships.
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Startup Fundraising Consultancy
Helping startups prepare investor-ready business models, pitch decks, financial narratives, and fundraising strategies to accelerate growth and secure strategic partnerships.
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Startup Fundraising Consultancy
Helping startups prepare investor-ready business models, pitch decks, financial narratives, and fundraising strategies to accelerate growth and secure strategic partnerships.
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Brand Registry
Assistance with registering and protecting trademarks/brands in Mexico (e.g., IMPI trademark registration, searches, filing, monitoring, renewals, opposition handling, etc.)
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Brand Registry
Assistance with registering and protecting trademarks/brands in Mexico (e.g., IMPI trademark registration, searches, filing, monitoring, renewals, opposition handling, etc.)
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Brand Registry
Assistance with registering and protecting trademarks/brands in Mexico (e.g., IMPI trademark registration, searches, filing, monitoring, renewals, opposition handling, etc.)
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Occupation
Founder @Carbon Power Mexico, Co-Founder & CTO @Was Company, Co-Founder @Céramica C.Orozco
Occupation
Founder @Carbon Power Mexico, Co-Founder & CTO @Was Company, Co-Founder @Céramica C.Orozco
Carbon Power Mexico
Transforming CO2 into sustainable chemicals and substances
WAS Company
Transforming waste into construction materials
Céramica C.Orozco
Handmade Mexican Ceramics for Modern Living
Carbon Power Mexico
Transforming CO2 into sustainable chemicals and substances
WAS Company
Transforming waste into construction materials
Céramica C.Orozco
Handmade Mexican Ceramics for Modern Living
Carbon Power Mexico
Transforming CO2 into sustainable chemicals and substances
WAS Company
Transforming waste into construction materials
Céramica C.Orozco
Handmade Mexican Ceramics for Modern Living
Media Presence
A collection of media features, speaking engagements, and global programs centered around climate innovation and carbon utilization
Media Presence
A collection of media features, speaking engagements, and global programs centered around climate innovation and carbon utilization
Awarded top national honors alongside a $100,000 prize for breakthrough sustainability engineering and advanced carbon utilization milestones.
Heineken Green Challenge ($100K)
Nov 16, 2022
Insights from Energy Tech Summit in Bilbao
Global Stage Validation
Jan 27, 2025
A highly specialized, industrial construction-tech and built-environment accelerator program curated by the sector's leading venture fund, Brick & Mortar Ventures.
Formwork Labs Cohort | Brick & Mortar Ventures Backed
May 14, 2026
Chosen by Halcyon as a leading climate innovator building carbon utilization technologies in Latin America.
Halcyon Climate Fellowship
Dec 30, 2024
Awarded top national honors alongside a $100,000 prize for breakthrough sustainability engineering and advanced carbon utilization milestones.
Heineken Green Challenge ($100K)
Nov 16, 2022
Insights from Energy Tech Summit in Bilbao
Global Stage Validation
Jan 27, 2025
A highly specialized, industrial construction-tech and built-environment accelerator program curated by the sector's leading venture fund, Brick & Mortar Ventures.
Formwork Labs Cohort | Brick & Mortar Ventures Backed
May 14, 2026
Chosen by Halcyon as a leading climate innovator building carbon utilization technologies in Latin America.
Halcyon Climate Fellowship
Dec 30, 2024
Awarded top national honors alongside a $100,000 prize for breakthrough sustainability engineering and advanced carbon utilization milestones.
Heineken Green Challenge ($100K)
Nov 16, 2022
A highly specialized, industrial construction-tech and built-environment accelerator program curated by the sector's leading venture fund, Brick & Mortar Ventures.
Formwork Labs Cohort | Brick & Mortar Ventures Backed
May 14, 2026
How I raised USD 1.5M+ for my Startups
$1.5M+ Capital & Institutional Backing
Feb 3, 2025
Insights from Energy Tech Summit in Bilbao
Global Stage Validation
Jan 27, 2025
Chosen by Halcyon as a leading climate innovator building carbon utilization technologies in Latin America.
Halcyon Climate Fellowship
Dec 30, 2024
Winner of the Premio Santander a la Innovación Empresarial ($100K)
Elite Awards
Dec 20, 2024