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Daniel Titterington

Chicago

Summary

Mission-driven finance and operations leader with 11 years of experience across the venture, energy, and government sectors. Proven track record of executing over $1.2 billion in tax-advantaged transactions and capital market raises. Repeatedly led large cross-functional teams of professionals, applying deep industry knowledge, rigorous analysis, and strategic execution to accelerate the energy transition and strengthen American resilience.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director & Founding Member

Caelum Ventures
Chicago
01.2025 - Current
  • Directed independent reviews and technical assessments of early-stage and growth-stage companies to identify high-potential investment opportunities.
  • Developed market maps and investment strategies for technology verticals, focusing on energy transition and critical infrastructure.
  • Cultivated relationships with investors, industry partners, and government entities to secure strategic alliances and gather market intelligence.

Venture Partner

Caelum Ventures
Chicago
10.2024 - 12.2025
  • Analyzed and sourced investment opportunities in industrial technologies facilitating energy transition and American energy independence, applying expertise in finance, policy, and clean energy markets

Vice President

Marathon Capital
Chicago
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Managed team of 50 analysts and associates across five offices in two countries, optimizing personnel allocation for improved productivity.
  • Established operational framework, knowledge management systems, and research processes for scalable execution in tax credit advisory.
  • Directed business development for tax credit transfer and energy transition products with SMBC's sustainable finance team.
  • Oversaw buy-side due diligence for Nestle's tax equity investments, securing $350 million financing and 863k MWh/year of renewable energy certificates.
  • Developed financial model for closed $220 million tax equity raise for carbon capture facility adjacent to carbon-emitting power plant.
  • Authored research published by Marathon Capital Equity Research on federal clean energy incentives and funding implications post-2024 US election.

Associate

Marathon Capital
Chicago
08.2020 - 06.2023
  • Engineered financial model for 250,000 metric ton/year re-powered ethanol CCS facility, enabling $162 million tax credit sale and pioneering first long-term 45Q transfer agreement.
  • Created extensive market intelligence database for clean energy tax credit sector, analyzing market participants and pricing dynamics.
  • Advised leading public corporation in modeling and screening TE investment opportunities for over 10 solar projects; prepared investment proposal memos to support executive decisions.

Captain (O3)

United States Army
Arlington
05.2016 - 09.2018
  • Executed planning and resourcing for over 30 named operations, enhancing operational effectiveness

Lieutenant (O1 & O2)

United States Army
Fort Stewart
05.2012 - 05.2016
  • Directed multinational logistics project, facilitating movement of 150 personnel and $50 million in assets from United States to Europe.
  • Selected from 21 peers to lead battalion's sole 37-soldier reconnaissance unit during domestic training cycle.
  • Formulated planning processes for simultaneous deployment of 300 combat vehicles, 70 shipping containers, and 800 soldiers from Eastern Europe to Germany.
  • Led 40-soldier unit through air-assault and mechanized missions under five commanders in diverse operational environments.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Cornell SC Johnson School of Management
Ithaca, NY
05.2020

Bachelor of Science -

The United States Military Academy At West Point
West Point, NY
05.2012

Skills

  • Leadership and development
  • Financial modeling and valuation
  • Public speaking
  • Project management
  • Data analysis and research
  • Strategic development
  • Policy analysis and regulation
  • Relationship building
  • Attention to detail
  • Technology evaluation
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • Series 79
  • Series 63
  • SIE
  • U.S. Army Ranger Qualification

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Director & Founding Member

Caelum Ventures
01.2025 - Current

Venture Partner

Caelum Ventures
10.2024 - 12.2025

Vice President

Marathon Capital
07.2023 - 07.2024

Associate

Marathon Capital
08.2020 - 06.2023

Captain (O3)

United States Army
05.2016 - 09.2018

Lieutenant (O1 & O2)

United States Army
05.2012 - 05.2016

Master of Business Administration -

Cornell SC Johnson School of Management

Bachelor of Science -

The United States Military Academy At West Point

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