Chalmers Ventures
Chalmers Ventures AB is a venture capital firm based in Gothenburg, Sweden, specializing in the incubation, seed, early venture, and growth capital stages of investment. Founded in 1997, the firm focuses on companies with a clear connection to the Gothenburg region and Sweden, particularly in sectors such as information and communications technology, new materials, environmental engineering, medical technology, and biotechnology. Chalmers Ventures does not invest in industries related to weapons or drugs. The firm typically invests between SEK 0.05 million and SEK 10 million, with a maximum investment limit of SEK 15 million per company across all phases. It prefers to take minority stakes in companies, particularly those that have participated in its incubation and accelerator programs. Additionally, Chalmers Ventures engages in coaching and business development to support the growth of its portfolio companies.
Top Stages
Past deals in Recycling
Glenntex
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Glenntex is a material innovation startup focused on enhancing the utilization of recycled plastics through advanced technology. The company specializes in the development of graphene-based solutions that create functionalized gas barriers. Its product offerings include functionalized graphene, single plastic gas and chemical storage and transportation systems, as well as food-grade and non-food-grade rigid packaging. Glenntex also serves various industries, including automotive, cosmetics, and heating and safety systems. By addressing end-of-life challenges and promoting high recyclability, Glenntex aims to deliver high-performance materials while maintaining a low environmental footprint.
Anferra
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Anferra is a specialized company focused on hydrometallurgy, a process that efficiently recycles waste from the steel industry. It converts this waste into iron chloride, a valuable resource. The company's unique recycling method not only transforms hazardous steel waste into clean water and green energy but also separates various components like alloying metals, abrasives, and lubricants. This allows clients to produce high-quality iron-based chemicals used in water treatment, thereby promoting circularity across different industries.
Vividye
Seed Round in 2024
Vividye AB is a Swedish company based in Gothenburg, established in 2020, that specializes in providing sustainable solutions for the textile industry. The company focuses on reuse and recycling services for garments, utilizing innovative reversible textile coloring and dyeing technology. This advanced technology enables Vividye to efficiently color, de-color, and re-color fabrics while preserving their mechanical properties. By allowing companies to collect, separate, and reuse water, chemicals, and pigments during the dyeing process, Vividye significantly reduces reliance on non-renewable resources. The company's commitment to sustainability and circular business models is recognized in Mission Innovation's Net-Zero Compatible Initiative, highlighting its potential to contribute to emission reductions in the textile sector.
Mat4green Tech
Seed Round in 2024
Mat4Green Tech is a company that specializes in the development and manufacture of indium tin oxide (ITO) products and recycling services for indium. The company focuses on recycling indium from industrial waste in an efficient and climate-neutral manner, aiming to reduce waste and environmental impact. Mat4Green Tech's ITO products have diverse applications, particularly in the solar and display industries, where they are utilized in solar cells, touch screens, and flat-panel displays. By providing high-performance and cost-effective solutions, Mat4Green Tech contributes to the sustainability and advancement of technologies in these sectors.
Mimbly
Series A in 2023
Mimbly is a manufacturer focused on creating sustainable laundry systems that aim to conserve water while addressing environmental concerns. The company develops innovative solutions designed to recycle water within a washing cycle. Its system connects to washing machines through a water intake valve, allowing it to track, analyze, and purify water for reuse. This technology is particularly beneficial for professional laundry facilities, enabling them to adopt more sustainable practices, reduce water consumption, and minimize microplastic pollution and carbon dioxide emissions. Mimbly's approach reflects a commitment to environmental sustainability and resource conservation.
Mat4green Tech
Seed Round in 2022
Mat4Green Tech is a company that specializes in the development and manufacture of indium tin oxide (ITO) products and recycling services for indium. The company focuses on recycling indium from industrial waste in an efficient and climate-neutral manner, aiming to reduce waste and environmental impact. Mat4Green Tech's ITO products have diverse applications, particularly in the solar and display industries, where they are utilized in solar cells, touch screens, and flat-panel displays. By providing high-performance and cost-effective solutions, Mat4Green Tech contributes to the sustainability and advancement of technologies in these sectors.
Vividye
Seed Round in 2022
Vividye AB is a Swedish company based in Gothenburg, established in 2020, that specializes in providing sustainable solutions for the textile industry. The company focuses on reuse and recycling services for garments, utilizing innovative reversible textile coloring and dyeing technology. This advanced technology enables Vividye to efficiently color, de-color, and re-color fabrics while preserving their mechanical properties. By allowing companies to collect, separate, and reuse water, chemicals, and pigments during the dyeing process, Vividye significantly reduces reliance on non-renewable resources. The company's commitment to sustainability and circular business models is recognized in Mission Innovation's Net-Zero Compatible Initiative, highlighting its potential to contribute to emission reductions in the textile sector.
Glenntex
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Glenntex is a material innovation startup focused on enhancing the utilization of recycled plastics through advanced technology. The company specializes in the development of graphene-based solutions that create functionalized gas barriers. Its product offerings include functionalized graphene, single plastic gas and chemical storage and transportation systems, as well as food-grade and non-food-grade rigid packaging. Glenntex also serves various industries, including automotive, cosmetics, and heating and safety systems. By addressing end-of-life challenges and promoting high recyclability, Glenntex aims to deliver high-performance materials while maintaining a low environmental footprint.
Higate Technology AB
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Higate Technology is a digital solution for circular material and inventory management.
Vividye
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Vividye AB is a Swedish company based in Gothenburg, established in 2020, that specializes in providing sustainable solutions for the textile industry. The company focuses on reuse and recycling services for garments, utilizing innovative reversible textile coloring and dyeing technology. This advanced technology enables Vividye to efficiently color, de-color, and re-color fabrics while preserving their mechanical properties. By allowing companies to collect, separate, and reuse water, chemicals, and pigments during the dyeing process, Vividye significantly reduces reliance on non-renewable resources. The company's commitment to sustainability and circular business models is recognized in Mission Innovation's Net-Zero Compatible Initiative, highlighting its potential to contribute to emission reductions in the textile sector.
Elpoalma AB
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Potato plastic is a home-compostable and unharmful material made from potato waste.
Vividye
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Vividye AB is a Swedish company based in Gothenburg, established in 2020, that specializes in providing sustainable solutions for the textile industry. The company focuses on reuse and recycling services for garments, utilizing innovative reversible textile coloring and dyeing technology. This advanced technology enables Vividye to efficiently color, de-color, and re-color fabrics while preserving their mechanical properties. By allowing companies to collect, separate, and reuse water, chemicals, and pigments during the dyeing process, Vividye significantly reduces reliance on non-renewable resources. The company's commitment to sustainability and circular business models is recognized in Mission Innovation's Net-Zero Compatible Initiative, highlighting its potential to contribute to emission reductions in the textile sector.
Mimbly
Seed Round in 2018
Mimbly is a manufacturer focused on creating sustainable laundry systems that aim to conserve water while addressing environmental concerns. The company develops innovative solutions designed to recycle water within a washing cycle. Its system connects to washing machines through a water intake valve, allowing it to track, analyze, and purify water for reuse. This technology is particularly beneficial for professional laundry facilities, enabling them to adopt more sustainable practices, reduce water consumption, and minimize microplastic pollution and carbon dioxide emissions. Mimbly's approach reflects a commitment to environmental sustainability and resource conservation.
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