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Castleton Commodities International
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Castleton Commodities International

Castleton Commodities International

Global energy merchant, CCI, trades commodities and ranks among top US natural gas marketers.

HQ
Stamford, CT, US
Founded
2001
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Founded in 1997 as Louis Dreyfus Energy, Castleton Commodities International (CCI) is a privately held global merchant firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. CCI's core mission is to optimize the value of its commodity assets and trading activities through strategic investments and operational excellence. The company is deeply involved in commodity trading and operates across a wide spectrum of global energy markets, including natural gas, power, and oil. CCI focuses on both the physical delivery of products and financial trading, aiming to be a leader in the global energy sector.

Notable affiliated people include key executives from the Louis Dreyfus Company, which originally founded CCI. The firm has attracted significant investment from major financial institutions and private equity firms. Among its key achievements, CCI has been consistently ranked as one of the top natural gas marketers in the United States. The company has also made strategic acquisitions, such as a majority stake in UK battery storage company L48 Energy BESS Ltd. Overall, CCI has had a substantial impact on the global energy market through its innovative trading strategies and investment in energy infrastructure.

Castleton Commodities International - Quick Facts

When was Castleton Commodities International founded?

Castleton Commodities International was founded in 2001.

Where is Castleton Commodities International's headquarters located?

Castleton Commodities International's headquarters is located in Stamford, CT, US.

When was Castleton Commodities International's last funding round?

Castleton Commodities International's most recent funding round was for $2.1B (USD) in November 2023.

How much has Castleton Commodities International raised to-date?

As of Nov 15, 2023, Castleton Commodities International has raised a total of $2.1B (USD).

How many employees does Castleton Commodities International have?

Castleton Commodities International has 650 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Castleton Commodities International - Classification

Technology
  • Analytics
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Energy Trading
Tags
  • Commodities
  • Financial
NAICS
  • 220000Utilities
  • 221000Utilities
SIC
  • 1300Oil And Gas Extraction
  • 1380Oil And Gas Field Services
  • 1382Oil And Gas Field Exploration Services
ISIC
  • 6612Security and commodity contracts brokerage
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NAICS
  • 210000Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
  • 211000Oil and Gas Extraction
  • 211100Oil and Gas Extraction
  • 211120Crude Petroleum Extraction
  • 221200Natural Gas Distribution
  • 221210Natural Gas Distribution
  • 523100Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage
  • 523160Commodity Contracts Intermediation
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
SIC
  • 1310Crude Petroleum And Natural Gas
  • 1311Crude Petroleum And Natural Gas
  • 6220Commodity Contracts Brokers And Dealers
  • 6221Commodity Contracts Brokers and Dealers
  • 6200Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services