Closed Loop Partners

Closed Loop Partners is a private equity firm based in New York, founded in 2014, that focuses on early-stage investments in the United States and Canada. The firm aims to promote the circular economy through its investments in sustainable consumer goods, advanced recycling technologies, and innovative supply chains. Closed Loop Partners manages various funds, including the Closed Loop Ventures Fund, which targets sectors such as software, apparel, AgTech, and robotics. Additionally, the firm operates the Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund, which provides loans to businesses in technology, material, and resource sectors, with an emphasis on supporting the development of local recycling initiatives. Overall, Closed Loop Partners is dedicated to fostering sustainable practices and technologies that contribute to a circular economy.

Martin Aares

Managing Director

Michael Gajewski

Managing Director

Ron Gonen

Founder and CEO

Danielle Joseph

Managing Director

Karine Khatcherian

Advisor, Multiple Closed Loop Funds

Jessica Long

CSO and Managing Director

Bob Milligan

Managing Director

Matthew Parker

Managing Director

Maite Quinn

Managing Director

Boaz Schweiger

Managing Director

Allison Sellers

Investment Associate

Georgia Sherwin

Communications Associate

Tazia Smith

Managing Director

33 past transactions

Solarcycle

Seed Round in 2022
Solarcycle is a solar technology company that builds a circular economy for solar and renewables. Solarcycle was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Oakland, California.

Greyparrot

Series A in 2022
Greyparrot provides AI-based waste recognition software to power next-generation smart systems that will monitor & sort waste at scale. Our mission is to digitise waste & create a world where waste is captured & reused in the most effective way. Our vision is of a fully digitised, automated and transparent waste system to unlock the financial value of waste, which will in turn keep our planet clean for generations to come.

By Rotation

Seed Round in 2022
By Rotation, UK's fashion rental app is transforming the way we consume fashion by allowing users to share their wardrobes. Do good for the planet, your wardrobe and your wallet at the same time. Think - the AirBnB of designer fashion. Our focus is on circular fashion and community.

Mori

Series B in 2022
Mori, officially known as Cambridge Crops, Inc., specializes in the development of an innovative biopolymer coating designed to extend the shelf life of perishable foods. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a unique process that extracts protein from natural silk using salt and water. This edible and natural coating forms a protective layer over various food items, including fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood, effectively slowing down spoilage. Through its technology, Mori aims to enhance the freshness of food while promoting sustainability in the food supply chain.

Apkudo

Venture Round in 2022
Apkudo, Inc. specializes in developing solutions for operators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to facilitate the launch and management of Android devices. Founded in 2010 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company offers a platform called Hive, which integrates internal systems and external partners into a secure environment for managing connected devices throughout the supply chain. Apkudo's technology leverages artificial intelligence and robotics to enhance diagnostics, automate processes, and facilitate real-time decision-making. By standardizing and optimizing the exchange of data among stakeholders—including manufacturers, mobile network operators, and logistics providers—Apkudo aims to improve device quality, enhance user satisfaction, and promote efficiencies across the device lifecycle, from pre-launch to end-of-life. This comprehensive approach helps companies make data-driven decisions, reduce costs, and minimize electronic waste.

Evergreen

Funding Round in 2021
Evergreen, a division of Greenbridge, was originally established in 1998 to provide a sustainable, reliable supply of quality polyester resin for the company’s portfolio of PET strapping.

Just Salad

Private Equity Round in 2021
Just Salad believes in healthy eating for everyone by providing salads, wraps, bowls & more at an affordable price.

ERI

Private Equity Round in 2021
ERI is the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States. ERI is certified at the highest level by all leading environmental and data security oversight organizations to de-manufacture, recycle, and refurbish every type of electronic device in an environmentally responsible manner.

Partsimony

Seed Round in 2021
For hardware organizations dealing with the chaos of managing a distributed manufacturer network, Partsimony is building a cognitive manufacturing supply chain that leverages transactional data to provide deep insights around Manufacturer Discovery, Design Intent, and Supply Chain Resilience. Partsimony is building the future cognitive manufacturing supply chain.

Dimpora

Seed Round in 2021
Dimpora AG, based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in the design and manufacture of eco-friendly waterproof membranes for the outdoor textile industry. The company produces functional membranes that are primarily composed of polyurethane and utilize a unique template removal method to achieve breathability while maintaining water resistance. Dimpora's innovative technology allows for the direct application of membranes onto various 3D surfaces, enabling fast sweat transport and complete protection from rain. Committed to sustainability, Dimpora aims to develop next-generation high-performance membranes that enhance outdoor experiences without compromising environmental integrity. The company focuses on creating products that not only perform well but also prioritize the use of recyclable materials, aligning with its vision of promoting responsible enjoyment of nature.

Algramo

Series A in 2021
Algramo is a Chilean company founded in 2013 that focuses on retailing consumer products through automated dispensing machines. The business model centers on providing basic necessity items, such as detergents, rice, and oil, in returnable containers, thereby allowing customers to purchase products in bulk at reduced prices. This approach addresses the issue of financial accessibility for low-income families, who often cannot afford larger quantities due to liquidity constraints. By establishing wholesale relationships with manufacturers, Algramo is able to source products in bulk and eliminate packaging costs, while maintaining product quality. The company's innovative platform not only minimizes waste associated with traditional packaging but also promotes a more sustainable approach to consumer goods. Through its unique distribution system, Algramo aims to significantly impact both economic and environmental challenges in the retail sector.

Thrilling

Series A in 2021
Thrilling Inc. is an e-commerce platform specializing in vintage and secondhand merchandise, offering a curated selection of clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories from boutiques across the United States. Founded in 2018 and based in Burbank, California, the platform currently features items from 100 stores located in 15 cities. Thrilling aims to provide consumers with a unique shopping experience by connecting them with high-quality, pre-loved fashion.

Mori

Series B in 2021
Mori, officially known as Cambridge Crops, Inc., specializes in the development of an innovative biopolymer coating designed to extend the shelf life of perishable foods. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a unique process that extracts protein from natural silk using salt and water. This edible and natural coating forms a protective layer over various food items, including fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood, effectively slowing down spoilage. Through its technology, Mori aims to enhance the freshness of food while promoting sustainability in the food supply chain.

AMP Robotics

Series B in 2021
AMP Robotics Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic systems for material recovery facilities and recycling operations, focusing on automating the identification, sorting, and processing of complex waste streams. The company's flagship product, AMP Cortex, utilizes advanced robotics and computer vision technology to efficiently pick and sort recyclable materials, significantly lowering sorting costs. Additionally, AMP Neuron, a software solution, captures and analyzes material data to identify features in a manner similar to human perception. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, AMP Robotics enhances recycling processes for various waste types, including municipal solid waste and e-waste. The modular design of its systems allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and capital investment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, AMP Robotics has formed strategic partnerships to further its mission of improving recycling rates and economic recovery of recyclables.

ucrop.it

Seed Round in 2020
ucrop.it operates as a blockchain farming and crops traceability platform that delivers certainty across crop cycles. It connects medium-sized growers with corporate stakeholders from the agro value chain to agree on farming objectives for sustainable crop production, competitive financing, quality crops sourcing, amongst value drivers to achieve improved gross margins for them all. The company was founded in 2018 by Diego Hoter, Matias O’Keefe and Marcos Botta.

TradeLanes

Seed Round in 2020
TradeLanes is a technology company that automates supply chain for traders, shippers, and merchants. It developed a SaaS platform that brings global trade operations entirely online - from generating the contract to allocating inventory, to booking a shipment, to delivery. Its system allows all parties to collaborate digitally, from one set of data and documents. TradeLanes aims to power frictionless global trade for all. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Oakland, California.

Mori

Series A in 2020
Mori, officially known as Cambridge Crops, Inc., specializes in the development of an innovative biopolymer coating designed to extend the shelf life of perishable foods. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a unique process that extracts protein from natural silk using salt and water. This edible and natural coating forms a protective layer over various food items, including fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood, effectively slowing down spoilage. Through its technology, Mori aims to enhance the freshness of food while promoting sustainability in the food supply chain.

Reterra Corporation

Venture Round in 2020
Reterra Corporation provides recycling services of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) including x-ray films, movie films, thermoforms, bottles, and other pet materials. It offers RetroSeed, a polyol used to make resins. The company is based in Houston, Texas.

Rebound Technologies

Series A in 2020
Rebound Technologies, Inc. manufactures and supplies embedded thermal energy storage systems for commercial freezer environments and off-grid cooling environments. It offers IcePoint, a low temperature refrigeration cooling equipment for supermarkets; and SunChill, an off-grid refrigeration solution that enables increased agricultural productivity by removing field heat from crops immediately following harvest, and provides continued product cooling at local markets and central processing facilities. The company’s products are used by retail stores and farmers in the United States. Rebound Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Commerce City, Colorado.

LOLIWARE

Seed Round in 2020
Loliware LLC manufactures biodegradable and edible disposable cups. Its single-use cups are used to serve room temperature, chilled, and frozen drinks and desserts. Loliware LLC was founded in 2015 and is based in Beacon, New York.

The Renewal Workshop

Series A in 2019
The Renewal Workshop partners with the world’s best- loved brands and retailers to renew their “unsellable” returns and excess inventory.

AMP Robotics

Series A in 2019
AMP Robotics Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic systems for material recovery facilities and recycling operations, focusing on automating the identification, sorting, and processing of complex waste streams. The company's flagship product, AMP Cortex, utilizes advanced robotics and computer vision technology to efficiently pick and sort recyclable materials, significantly lowering sorting costs. Additionally, AMP Neuron, a software solution, captures and analyzes material data to identify features in a manner similar to human perception. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, AMP Robotics enhances recycling processes for various waste types, including municipal solid waste and e-waste. The modular design of its systems allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and capital investment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, AMP Robotics has formed strategic partnerships to further its mission of improving recycling rates and economic recovery of recyclables.

Evrnu

Series A in 2019
Evrnu, SPC, a textile-technology company, manufactures renewable fiber by recycling cotton garment waste. It engages in purifying cotton garment waste; converting it to a pulp; and extruding it as a new fiber for the creation of textiles. Evrnu, SPC was formerly known as Loopool, SPC. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Mori

Seed Round in 2019
Mori, officially known as Cambridge Crops, Inc., specializes in the development of an innovative biopolymer coating designed to extend the shelf life of perishable foods. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a unique process that extracts protein from natural silk using salt and water. This edible and natural coating forms a protective layer over various food items, including fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood, effectively slowing down spoilage. Through its technology, Mori aims to enhance the freshness of food while promoting sustainability in the food supply chain.

For Days

Seed Round in 2018
For Days, Inc manufactures and recycles t-shirts for men and women. The company offers tees made of recycle fabric on subscription and membership basis and the users can send their products back after use when the t-shirt becomes stained or stretched out. It helps to create a closed-loop system of recycling to reduce wastage in the fashion industry. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Homebiogas

Corporate Round in 2018
HomeBiogas LTD, founded in 2012 and based in Beit Yanai, Israel, specializes in the development and manufacture of compact anaerobic digesters designed for residential use. These backyard biogas systems efficiently convert household food scraps and animal manure into clean cooking gas and liquid fertilizer. The company emphasizes safety and health standards in its products, which are marketed through a network of distributors. HomeBiogas aims to provide an environmentally friendly solution for managing organic waste while promoting renewable energy use in everyday households.

TemperPack

Venture Round in 2018
TemperPack Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures thermal packaging products specifically for insulated and temperature-sensitive goods. The company provides various shipping containers suitable for transporting perishable food and medical supplies, including one-piece boxes, two-piece liners, and temper sleeves. These products are utilized to ship meal kits, sensitive medications, prepared meals, seafood, meats, and desserts. Established in 2015 and based in Richmond, Virginia, with additional facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada, TemperPack serves e-commerce food companies across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company is committed to sustainable design, having developed the first certified fully curbside recyclable insulated shipping solution, aiming to address packaging challenges in the perishable food and life sciences sectors.

Natural Machines

Venture Round in 2017
Natural Machines is a company focused on creating innovative kitchen solutions that promote sustainable lifestyles and minimize food waste. With offices in Barcelona, New York City, Milan, and Beijing, the company aims to enhance the quality and enjoyment of food while encouraging responsible consumption, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Its flagship product, Foodini, is a 3D food printing appliance that allows users to become their own food manufacturers. By utilizing food capsules filled with fresh ingredients, users can personalize their meals while reducing reliance on pre-packaged foods. This approach transforms traditional food production methods into a compact, stylish kitchen device, empowering individuals to take control of their food choices and contribute to a healthier planet.

Algramo

Seed Round in 2015
Algramo is a Chilean company founded in 2013 that focuses on retailing consumer products through automated dispensing machines. The business model centers on providing basic necessity items, such as detergents, rice, and oil, in returnable containers, thereby allowing customers to purchase products in bulk at reduced prices. This approach addresses the issue of financial accessibility for low-income families, who often cannot afford larger quantities due to liquidity constraints. By establishing wholesale relationships with manufacturers, Algramo is able to source products in bulk and eliminate packaging costs, while maintaining product quality. The company's innovative platform not only minimizes waste associated with traditional packaging but also promotes a more sustainable approach to consumer goods. Through its unique distribution system, Algramo aims to significantly impact both economic and environmental challenges in the retail sector.