Circular Economy Investors

We invest in growth-stage companies in the bioeconomy sector that are at technology readiness levels from 6 to 9 (i.e., the underlying technology at least demonstrated in a relevant environment).

Circularity Capital is a specialist private equity firm founded to deliver value for investors from the opportunities created by the circular economy. We use the circular economy as a framework to support investee businesses in decoupling their growth from resource constraints, enhance resource productivity and drive competitive advantage. Our team has specific expertise and a powerful network in the circular economy which we use to identify, source and secure proprietary investment opportunities and add value to portfolio businesses through access to talent, market information and new business development opportunities. Our investors include financial institutions, global corporations and leading family offices. At the heart of Circularity Capital’s ability to create value for investors is a focus on combining specialist expertise in the circular economy with institutional quality private equity experience. Circularity Capital LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Quadia SA is a private equity, venture capital and venture debt firm specializing in start-ups, late venture, buyout and growth capital, direct impact investments. The firm prefers invest invest in Smart Energy (Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Smart Grid & Energy Storage, Alternative fuels, Smart Mobility), Sustainable Food and Agriculture (Regenerative Agriculture, Local Food Systems, Nutritional Quality, Alternative Protein Sources, Foodtech & Agtech, Foodwaste solutions) and in Circular economy (Alternative to single use plastics, Circular textiles, Consumer electronics, Circular construction materials and processes, Waste recovery and recycling management, Education, Hospitality and Tourism, Facility Management, Sustainable Lifestyle). The firm invest mainly in Europe with focus on Spain and France. It seeks to take majority stake. The firm prefers to invests between EUR .1 million ($0.108 million) and EUR 15million ($16.32 million) with the minimum revenue EUR 4 million ($4.32 million). Quadia SA was founded in 2010 and is based in Geneva, Switzerland having additional offices in Luxemburg, Luxemburg and Paris, France.

We invest in companies based in France that aim to have a global impact by offering innovative solutions or services that accelerate the ecological transition. In particular, we support companies that work towards achieving SDGs 2, 13, and 15, and secondarily SDGs 6, 11, and 12. Here are some themes that currently interest us: Agroecological/regenerative agriculture Agricultural production Services to the agricultural sector: advice and support to farmers, assistance with installation, job creation and agricultural training, financing of the agroecological transition Digital tools: software, marketplaces, decision-making tools, carbon valuation and ecosystem services Agro-supplies: biocontrol products, biostimulants, agroecological seeds, other sustainable inputs and equipment Sustainable food and agro-industrial systems Sustainable food systems (reduction in animal protein consumption, alternative proteins) Development of short circuits and marketing solutions that aim to bring farmers closer to consumers and increase the traceability and transparency of supply chains + territorial resilience Development of innovative sectors such as biosourced materials Circular economy: waste reduction and management, co-product valorization, anti-waste, composting... We invest at pre-seed, seed, and series A phases by injecting tickets from €200k to €2.5M.

KOUROS SA is a venture capital firm specializing in startups investments. It seeks investments in companies doing business in renewable energy with focus on hydrogen production & carbon neutrality, Downstream & Midstream Gas & Power, Emerging energy sources, technology bricks for energy and Circular economy. The firm prefers to invest in Europe, North America, Africa and Mediterranean Bassin. KOUROS SA was founded in 2016 and is based Luxembourg City, Luxembourg with additional office in Paris, France.

We invest in consumer focused businesses in the space if healthtech, fintech, gen AI, D2C brands, creators economy, health and wellness, ecommerce, marketplace, circular economy and more.

We invest in social or environmental impact projects: social, health, greentech and circular economy

N5 Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in early stage, pre-A, and A round of investments. The firm seeks to invest in consumer, fintech, infrastructural technology and digital economy sectors. It also invests in video, emerging sports, e-sports, automobile, content, tourism, real estate, and mobile internet which includes big data, e-commerce, online game, online education, culture, second-hand circular economy, and entertainment. The firm typically invests in companies based in China. It prefers to be the major stakeholder of its portfolios. The firm invests between USD 780,256 and USD 8 million. N5 Capital was founded in 2013 and is based in Beijing, China.

We invest in companies whose activity contributes to resolving environmental challenges (energy efficiency and transition, circular economy, recycling, air, water and soil quality, green chemistry, organic products, biodiversity, etc.) or social challenges (education, training, employability, culture, services to vulnerable people, health, well-being, organic products, fair-trade, etc.) and commit to an ESG business plan which is an action plan to promote more responsible social, environmental and governance practices. We invest in companies having realised at least €800k revenue over the last 12 months. We take a Minority or majority stakes, from €1m to €30m.

We invest in impact companies. Focus on 5 main themes directly linked to the SDGs: water and sanitation, clean and affordable energy, circular economy, health, access to education, training and employment. Worldwide investment scope (solo investment in France but always in co-investment abroad).

We invest in innovative, hyper scalable, software-centric, early-stage, Israeli companies. We are especially excited about: Future of Energy, Agriculture, the Future of Work and Education, Circular Economy, and Digital Health. However, we are constantly learning and looking for additional opportunities in other verticals. We are aiming to invest in the Operating System of the New, Sustainable World.

Leto Partners is a private equity specializing in all stage of private equity investments. The firm seeks to invest in decarbonization with a focus on Circular Economy & Efficiency, Energy, Materials and Transitioning Industries. It prefers to invest in companies based in the Europe region, with a primary focus on France, Italy, and Benelux. The firm typically invests between €10 million ($10.65 million) and €50 million ($53.26 million) in companies. It has a target holding period of 3-5 years. It seeks a Majority stake or large minority position in its portfolio companies. Leto Partners was founded in 2023 and is based in Paris, France.

We invest in urban mobility/logistics, human essentials, and industrial circular economy in collaboration with corporations and family offices that are looking for opportunities in the global ecosystems. We are looking for startups at MVP stage (not earlier) and at zero or minimal revenue.

CEMEX Ventures is a venture capital arm of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V., specializing in investing in pre-seed, seed, early-stage, startups, growth capital, commercialization, expansion, and accelerator services. The firm primarily invests in construction and engineering, cleantech, urban development, new construction trends and technologies, technology partnerships, improving connectivity within the construction ecosystem, and reinforcing project finance resources. The firm typically invests in the construction industry with a focus on green construction including carbon capture, utilization and storage, carbon tools and calculators, circular construction and waste management, new raw material streams and composites, sustainable materials, machinery electrification, alternative fuels and new energy resources, sustainable products libraries and life cycle assessments, water efficiency, environment conservation, decarbonization and carbon sequenstration, sustainable materials and circular economy; enhanced productivity including geotechnical analysis, project tendering, project design and budgeting, planning and schedule optimization, BIM and digital twins, project monitoring and control, document management, health and safety tools, insurance and risk management, payments and finance tools, project quality, asset maintenance, and construction project life cycle; construction supply chain including procurement platforms and inventory controls, marketplaces, materials and orders tracking, fleet management, delivery and last-mile platforms, inventory management and onsite handling and workforce management, and logistics optimization; and future of construction including industry 4.0, 3D printing and additive manufacturing, industrialized and automatized construction, pre-fabrication and robotics, connected and autonomous plants and equipment, optimization of materials manufacturing, and smart buildings and cities. It prefers to invest in companies with a solution tested in the market through paid or not paid pilots. The firm prefers to invest globally. The firm prefers to invest in companies where it has operation but is not 100% limited to that. The firm also provides with an open and collaborative platform to startups, entrepreneurs, universities and other stakeholders in the construction industry. It prefers to invest from its balance sheet capital. CEMEX Ventures was founded in 2017 and is based in Madrid, Spain, with additional offices in Monterrey, Mexico; and Bogota, Colombia.

Helen Ventures invests 50 million euros in the most innovative and transformative European startups in the energy, e-mobility, circular economy, decarbonisation and digital solutions space. Together we supercharge the future. We accelerate the growth of early and growth stage companies by developing world class solutions in collaboration with our customers and industry experts. Helen Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Helen Ltd., an energy company making the possibilities of a new energy era accessible to all.

Mantra Capital is a venture capital fund specializing in early-stage, seed and pre-Series A round startups. The firm prefers to invest in startups in India and international markets like the US to make its initial investments. The firm focuses on Deep Tech for human good, food and agritech, circular economy and healthtech, among others. It focuses on Design & Innovation, Product Engineering, Manufacturing & Cloud Services, Sales & Marketing, go to market, M & A. It prefers to invest in Ag & food tech (The tools & implements), health tech (Innovations in the value chain), smart cities (Comfort and quality of life) and sustainability (advancement through deep tech). It seeks to invest in R&D resources in India, marketing & GTM in India, EU & North America, Design, prototyping and scaling in India, EU & North America, M&A access across India & North America. Mantra Capital was formed in 2020 and is based in Marietta, Georgia.

Sanari Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in investments in late venture, emerging growth, growth equity investment, platforms/consolidations, recapitalizations, buyouts, and leveraged buyouts in lower- and middle-market, SME and mid-cap markets, founder-run, owner-managed, family-owned and entrepreneurial businesses with a scale-up agenda. The firm does not make seed capital or pre- revenue investments. It does not invest in primary agriculture, real estate, mining, or alcoholic beverages (excluding beer and wine), weapons and munitions, tobacco, gambling, adult entertainment or derivatives for speculations, trade in waste, coal or fossil fuels, racist/anti-democratic media, forestry or logging. It primarily invests in technology, ICT, IoT, automation, software and solutions, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data and analytics, education, schools, tertiary, skills, edtech, healthcare, wellness, food, agribusiness, agtech, medtech, care economy, green solutions, environmentally friendly alternatives and circular economy. It typically invests in South African companies or countries in the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa. It prefers to invest in companies with revenue more than R50 million ($3.27 million), profitable companies but with negative EBITDA, enterprise value between R75 million ($5 million) and R2000 million ($100 million). The firm typically makes investments ranging between R50 million ($3 million) and R250 million ($15 million). It invests in firms with a minimum 3 year of operating history and in execution stage. It prefers to take control, joint-control, or minority growth capital with strong minority rights (negative controls) stakes in its investments. Sanari Capital was founded in 2013 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good is venture capital firm specializing in investments across all stages including series A, early, and startups. The firm seeks to invest in technology, agriculture, sustainable food production, nature-based solutions, food systems, decarbonization solutions, climate resilience and circular economy, education, environmental care and healthcare for social impact. The firm seeks to invest globally focusing on North America and Canada. TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good was founded in 2020 and is based in Canada.

Theia Ventures is a venture capital firm specializes in early-stage and seed stage investments. The firm seeks to invest in technology companies with focus on climate tech and circular economy. Within climate tech, it focuses on energy efficiency (smart grid), renewables and new energy, energy storage and battery tech, e-mobility and charging infrastructure and climate-smart agriculture. Within circular economy, it focuses on E-waste and battery recycling, plastic waste recycling, sustainable textiles, biofuels and bioplastics and waste to value in agriculture. It typically invests in India. Theia Ventures was founded in 2021 and is based in Karnataka, India.

Trividend is a Flemish public-private impact investment fund focused on the social economy. It provides venture capital, subordinated loans, and convertible loans to startups and scale-ups in Flanders that focus on circular economy, talent development, and social innovation.

WakeUp Capital is a venture capital firm specializes in early stage and growth capital investments. The firm invests in agri-tech, climate technology, circular economy, B2B software, hardware solutions, renewables, preventative health and wellness, fin-tech and ed-tech companies. It prefers to invest in companies based in Europe. WakeUp Capital is based in Dublin, Ireland.

We invest in New Engineered Materials, Smart Surfaces, Automated Manufacturing Equipment, Circular Economy, Advanced Packaging, Predictive Maintenance, Circular Economy, Data-driven Business Models, Design and Engineering Service, 3D Printing, Printed Electronics

Our mission is to become a global impact sustainable brand that creates better future for new generations.We strive to become the leading company in Russia for investments in circular bioeconomy and life science.Our key areas of activity:AgriFoodTechBioMedTechCleanTech

Sangam Ventures is Venture capital firm specializing in seed and early stage investments. The firm focuses on sustainable energy, energy transition, circular economy, component SMEs and resource productivity solutions sector. It prefers to invest in India. Sangam Ventures is based in Gurugram, India.

Berytech Fund II is a 51 million US Dollar Beirut-based Venture Capital Fund. The funds were received from major banks in Lebanon under the Circular 331 issued by the Central Bank, an initiative that has played a massive role in the activation of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Lebanon. This fund comes following the extensive support provided by Berytech in the successful building, promotion and management of an ecosystem for start-ups and growing companies over the past 15 years. The Fund’s objective is to invest in small and medium-sized Lebanese enterprises with high growth potential, high human added value and that fall in the scope of the knowledge economy. The Fund targets mainly start-ups in the acceleration phase and that have the ability to scale up seamlessly. Industries and sectors covered are Information & Communication Technology, Digital Content, Industrial & Product Design, Fashion Design and Renewable Energies