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Latam Silver Inc.
Discovering and advancing high-grade silver and precious-metals assets across the Americas.
Private Family Office · Montreal, Canada
Protecting capital.Pioneering its future.
Notre Dame Capital (NDC) is a private family office dedicated to safeguarding and growing wealth — through precious metals, emerging technology, and conviction-led investing that does not follow the crowd.
Notre Dame Capital at a glance
A track record measured in decades.
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Financings and investments
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Years of experience
Figures reflect the cumulative career track record of the firm's founder across more than four decades in capital markets.
Who we are
A family office built on conviction, not consensus.
We are pioneers. We do not follow crowds — we seek opportunities that are off the beaten track, where early conviction and disciplined governance create lasting value.
Notre Dame Capital is a private family office dedicated to creating and building wealth for our team members and the companies we back — across gold, silver, precious metals, and strategic metals.
We harness advanced artificial intelligence and a range of emerging technologies to research new mineral discoveries, sharpen how capital is deployed, and broaden access through blockchain tokenization. We also have a deep affinity for natural and organic products — including hemp as a sustainable replacement for plastic, and sea water natural products for both humans and animals.
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Conviction over consensus
The best returns reward those who invest in the earliest steps — not those who follow the crowd.
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Co-investments
We open opportunities for like-minded investors to co-invest with us as we build new business models in our chosen sectors.
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Innovation with discipline
Positive disruption is achieved through innovation, perseverance and good governance — scaled globally.
Why Notre Dame Capital
We are at a crossroad in innovation we have not seen in a hundred years.
Blockchain and asset tokenization now make it possible for the world to participate in precious metals. These are the forces shaping how we invest.
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The democratization of gold & silver
With the arrival of blockchain and Web 3, gold and silver can be sent digitally to any of the estimated 5.5 billion smartphone owners across the world — opening access far beyond the wealthy few.
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The collapse of fiat currencies
From Lebanon and Turkey to Venezuela, Argentina, Zimbabwe and beyond, we have watched fiat currencies come under severe strain. History, in our view, is unkind to money with no tangible backing — and hard assets have endured.
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The power of AI in money management
We pursue precision through real-time analysis, adaptability to changing conditions, and a disciplined commitment to AI systems that align with our standards for performance and compliance.
Where we focus
Ten frontiers, one discipline.
We currently focus our capital and conviction in the following areas.
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Digital gold & silver
The digital acquisition, distribution and safekeeping of gold and silver.
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Water & sea water
Innovative water and sea water products.
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AI for animals
Artificial intelligence as it relates to animals.
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Robotic prefabrication
Robotic pre-fabrication as it relates to affordable housing.
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Next-generation vehicles
The next generation of vehicles.
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Africa & resources
Africa and the efficient development of resources.
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Hemp products
Sustainable hemp-based products for human wellness and animal health — from textiles and nutrition to therapeutic and veterinary applications.
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Natural & organic products
Natural and organic products for humans and animals — prioritizing clean ingredients, ethical sourcing, and holistic well-being.
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AI NDC Trading Fund
An AI-driven trading fund applying machine intelligence and real-time analysis to global markets.
NDC
Conviction-led. Off the beaten track.
Explore opportunitiesLeadership
Decades of conviction at the helm.
Richard T. Groome
Founder & Managing Partner
Richard thrives on innovation and disruption, and has been involved in numerous highly successful ventures over the last 42 years. He has been the catalyst behind dozens of companies across fintech, agriculture, medical and biotechnology, new mineral technologies and retail — believing positive disruption is achieved through innovation, perseverance and good governance, scaled globally.
He has managed and participated in well over 600 financings across more than four decades, representing more than $4 billion, and is recognized as one of the preeminent financiers of emerging growth companies in Canada.
At Notre Dame Capital, Richard runs a decentralized investment and management philosophy — staying independent, thinking outside the box, and bringing in the most qualified people when needed.
- Co-founded Marleau Lemire Securities
- Founded Groome Capital
- Former director of the CDNX Exchange — predecessor to the TSX Venture Exchange
- Has sat on or chaired well over 40 boards of private and public companies
Jake Tiley
Capital Markets Strategist
Jake has acquired extensive knowledge of global markets and a wide range of trading strategies over 20 years. He has served as a capital markets strategist and trading consultant for high- and ultra-high-net-worth family offices since 2012.
His expertise spans market cycles, technical analysis, market dynamics, qualitative and quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, options and futures, and AI-focused financial market intelligence.
- 20 years of global markets experience
- Advising HNW / UHNW family offices since 2012
- Specialist in technical analysis and quantitative strategy
- Focused on AI-driven market intelligence
Corporate & Social Responsibility
Ethics at the upper echelon of everything we do.
At Notre Dame Capital, we place ethical conduct at the upper echelon of our interactions, and we encourage a work environment built on open communication — the key to our development.
We acknowledge the socio-economic inequality that persists globally and do what is in our power to create opportunity for those facing misfortune. We are actively involved in philanthropic projects at home and abroad — most notably our work with underprivileged children.
We acknowledge the environmental impact of our actions and strive to reduce our footprint, supporting organizations that protect wildlife, forests, oceans and the most vulnerable people.
Ethical conduct
Integrity placed above the transaction, in every interaction.
Philanthropy
Active support for underprivileged children, at home and abroad.
Environment
Protecting wildlife, forests and oceans for generations to come.
“Why the animals throughout our story? They are species going extinct or on the endangered list — and others we simply love and hope will endure, despite the encroachment of man on their habitats.”
A personal story
Chimo
A childhood sweetheart I will never forget.
My most beloved childhood companion was Chimo — a western Canadian mountain lion who became my favourite pet of all time.
Chimo's mother was shot by a rancher in Alberta after she went after his farm animals back in 1968. She left behind three baby cougar cubs, barely a month old. The rancher found them the next day and offered them to a local zoo — but the zoo only took two. So he called a friend, our next-door neighbour, who accepted the third cub as a Christmas gift.
I met Chimo that Christmas when I was ten years old. I played with her for hours. She had such a long tail that I was convinced she wasn't just a regular cat.
For the next ten years, I walked, ran, and played with Chimo every chance I had — until our neighbours eventually gave her to a zoo in Quebec.
Chimo actually purred just like a regular cat when she was happy — except her purr was like the sound of a motor, much louder than any normal house cat.
Smart, highly intelligent, and deeply compassionate. I will never forget this remarkable mountain lion as long as I live.
— Richard T. Groome
What we're looking for
Partners who share our conviction.
We are pioneers and do not follow the crowd. With a decentralized approach, we bring in the best, most qualified people when needed — staying independent and thinking outside the box.
We mentor, advise and consult on the best sources of gold and silver, globally.
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Proven suppliers
Excellence and integrity
Outstanding gold and silver suppliers with a proven track record of excellence and impeccable integrity.
Inclusive access
Open to everyone
New, innovative ways to access gold and silver that are inclusive and accessible to everyone.
Internships & Mentorship
Investing in the next generation.
At Notre Dame Capital, we believe the best way to build the future is to mentor those who will shape it. We work closely with university students and young professionals, offering hands-on exposure to real-world projects — from the ground floor up.
Program 01
Geological internship
We are hiring up to 3 interns — students in geology, earth sciences, geoscience, geological engineering or environmental science with an interest in precious-metals systems, mining projects and subsurface analysis across the Americas. Interns gain real exposure to technical due diligence: assessing mineral concessions, reviewing geological datasets and historical reports, and developing insights on district-scale potential.
Term
2026
Format
Remote
Commitment
5–10 hrs / week (flexible)
Focus
Precious-metals & mining geology
Program 02
Capital markets & finance
For students in finance, economics, or business who want first-hand experience with investment analysis, due diligence, and capital markets strategy. Interns work alongside our strategists on real deal flow, market research, and portfolio analysis.
Term
Ongoing / Semester-based
Format
Remote
Commitment
5–10 hrs / week (flexible)
Focus
Investment analysis & deal flow
Program 03
Technology & AI
For computer science, data science, and engineering students interested in applying artificial intelligence, blockchain, and emerging technology to real-world business problems — from asset tokenization to AI-driven market intelligence.
Term
Ongoing / Semester-based
Format
Remote
Commitment
5–10 hrs / week (flexible)
Focus
AI, blockchain & emerging tech
Beyond internships
University mentorship & projects
Beyond formal internships, our founder Richard Groome personally mentors university students across disciplines — providing career guidance, project collaboration, and the kind of ground-floor exposure to business building that classrooms simply cannot replicate. We partner with universities to connect students with real projects, real challenges, and real outcomes.
- One-on-one mentorship with senior leadership
- Real project involvement from the ground floor
- University partnership programs
- Cross-disciplinary learning opportunities
- Career guidance and industry connections
Contact
Let's begin a conversation.
For investment enquiries or partnerships, reach our Managing Partner directly. We respond personally.
Based in
Montreal, Canada