Circulor delivers a blockchain and AI-based supply chain traceability platform for industrial materials, enabling clients to track materials, emissions and compliance from source to consumption. The system helps secure deliveries, manage payments and verify provenance to support responsible sourcing and ESG goals. Its customers include car manufacturers, electric vehicle battery makers, commodity traders and miners. Founded in 2017, Circulor is headquartered in London and maintains an office in Dublin.
Naturbeads
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Naturbeads Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Malmesbury, UK, specializes in manufacturing biodegradable cellulose microparticles. These products aim to replace conventional plastic microbeads used in cosmetics, toiletries, and other industries. The company's mission is to mitigate microplastic pollution by offering a sustainable alternative developed through innovative research at the University of Bath.
Founded in 2018, Xampla develops plant-based materials derived from pea protein to replace microplastics. Its product range includes microcapsules for homecare and personal care products, films, coatings, and single-use plastics for packaging applications.
Notpla develops sustainable packaging solutions derived from seaweed and plants. Its product range includes a coating for takeaway boxes, flexible films, paper made from seaweed pulp, and rigid plastic alternatives, all designed to be biodegradable and reduce plastic waste.
Sulapac
Venture Round in 2019
Sulapac is a company focused on addressing the global plastic waste crisis through innovative biodegradable packaging solutions. It develops fully biodegradable and microplastic-free materials made from wood, which possess properties similar to traditional plastics. This enables Sulapac's packaging to maintain the functionality that consumers expect while offering a sustainable alternative. The company's products can be manufactured using standard processing techniques such as injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding, allowing customers to adopt these eco-friendly solutions without the need for new machinery. Sulapac's approach combines luxury, sustainability, and design versatility, making it a notable player in the shift towards environmentally responsible packaging.
CuanTec
Venture Round in 2019
CuanTec Ltd is a Scottish biotechnology company based in Motherwell, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company specializes in manufacturing biodegradable and compostable plastic films specifically for the food industry, using an innovative process that extracts chitin from the waste of shellfish, particularly langoustines. By utilizing a circular economy approach, CuanTec transforms marine waste from the fisheries industry into environmentally responsible packaging solutions. Their production process is low-energy and minimizes waste, employing harmless bacteria to extract chitin, resulting in a high-quality product. CuanTec's films are not only antimicrobial but also compostable and biodegradable, addressing the pressing issue of plastic pollution and helping to extend the shelf life of fresh food while reducing food waste.
Naturbeads Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Malmesbury, UK, specializes in manufacturing biodegradable cellulose microparticles. These products aim to replace conventional plastic microbeads used in cosmetics, toiletries, and other industries. The company's mission is to mitigate microplastic pollution by offering a sustainable alternative developed through innovative research at the University of Bath.
Notpla
Convertible Note in 2018
Notpla develops sustainable packaging solutions derived from seaweed and plants. Its product range includes a coating for takeaway boxes, flexible films, paper made from seaweed pulp, and rigid plastic alternatives, all designed to be biodegradable and reduce plastic waste.
Algramo
Seed Round in 2015
Algramo is a Chilean company that sells everyday consumer products through dispensing machines in returnable packaging. Founded in 2013 and based in Santiago, it operates a bulk, refill-focused model that partners with manufacturers to supply detergents, rice, oil and other essentials for in-store dispensers, enabling customers to buy by the gram or in bulk at lower prices. The system uses smart, RFID-enabled packaging and a network of connected dispensers to cut packaging waste and reduce costs, addressing affordability in low-income communities while lowering environmental impact.