Closed Loop Partners

Closed Loop Partners, founded in 2014 and based in New York, is a private equity firm dedicated to fostering the circular economy through early-stage investments across North America. The firm focuses on sustainable consumer goods, innovative recycling technologies, and advanced supply chains. It manages several investment funds, including Closed Loop Ventures, which targets software, apparel, and technology sectors, as well as the Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund, which provides loans to companies in the technology and resource sectors. Closed Loop Partners aims to drive systemic change by supporting businesses that contribute to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Martin Aares

Managing Director and Co-Head of Closed Loop Leadership Fund

Lynn Bernabei

Senior Associate

Aly Bryan

Investor

Bennett Cohen

Managing Director

Michael Gajewski

Managing Director

Ron Gonen

Founder and CEO

Danielle Joseph

Managing Director

Karine Khatcherian-Pisant

Managing Director

Kate Krebs

Director of External Affairs

Matthew Larkin

Investor

Jennifer Louie

Managing Director

Andrew McColm

Venture Partner

Bob Milligan

Managing Director

Robert Milligan

Managing Director

Herb Northrop

Managing Director, Development

Matt Parker

CFO and Managing Director

René Paula

Venture Partner

Jackson Pei

Senior Associate

Maite Quinn

Managing Director

Maite Quinn- Richards

Managing Director

Boaz Schweiger

Managing Director

Tazia Smith

COO, Head of Capital Partnerships and Managing Director

Julia Viner

Associate

Past deals in Recycling

ecoSPIRITS

Venture Round in 2023
EcoSpirits is a closed-loop distribution system that develops low carbon and low waste spirits distribution technology. It eliminates packaging waste in the premium spirits supply chain. By dramatically reducing packaging and transport costs, ecoSPIRITS provides both a powerful cost advantage and a transformative carbon footprint reduction.

Solarcycle

Seed Round in 2022
Solarcycle is a solar technology company founded in 2022 and based in Oakland, California. The company focuses on establishing a circular economy for solar and renewable energy by developing a technology-driven recycling platform. This platform aims to enhance solar sustainability by providing a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for decommissioning solar panels and repurposing their materials. Through its innovative approach, Solarcycle enables clients to ensure that clean energy remains renewable indefinitely, thus contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.

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 is a UK-based fashion rental app that facilitates the sharing of wardrobes among users, promoting a circular fashion model. The platform enables individuals to rent, lend, sell, and rotate clothing, allowing users to list their items with flexibility in pricing and rental duration. Through its secure messaging system, the app fosters communication between potential renters and item owners. By Rotation aims to create a sustainable and community-driven approach to fashion consumption, benefiting both the environment and users' wallets.

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.

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.

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.

AMP

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.

Reterra

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.

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

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.

For Days

Seed Round in 2018
For Days, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based apparel manufacturer founded in 2016, specializing in the production and recycling of t-shirts for men and women. The company operates on a subscription and membership model, allowing customers to receive t-shirts made from recycled fabric and return them when they become stained or worn out. This process supports a closed-loop recycling system aimed at minimizing waste in the fashion industry. For Days seeks to foster a sustainable approach to basic apparel by promoting circularity, thereby reducing textile waste while making eco-friendly clothing accessible and affordable. Through its innovative platform, the company connects consumers and fashion retailers, encouraging a more responsible relationship with essential clothing items.

For Days

Seed Round in 2018
For Days, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based apparel manufacturer founded in 2016, specializing in the production and recycling of t-shirts for men and women. The company operates on a subscription and membership model, allowing customers to receive t-shirts made from recycled fabric and return them when they become stained or worn out. This process supports a closed-loop recycling system aimed at minimizing waste in the fashion industry. For Days seeks to foster a sustainable approach to basic apparel by promoting circularity, thereby reducing textile waste while making eco-friendly clothing accessible and affordable. Through its innovative platform, the company connects consumers and fashion retailers, encouraging a more responsible relationship with essential clothing items.

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.
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