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 Sustainability

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.

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.

Loliware

Seed Round in 2020
Loliware LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Beacon, New York, specializes in the manufacturing of biodegradable and edible disposable products, primarily focusing on cups and straws. Recognizing the environmental impact of single-use plastics, the company aims to replace traditional plastic items with innovative, hypercompostable materials derived from seaweed. Its flagship product, the world's first edible drinking cup, garnered significant attention and demand, reaching consumers and brands in over 60 countries. Loliware's offerings extend to compostable straws, designed to address the vast number of plastic straws discarded daily. The company promotes a sustainability ethos with products that are designed to break down in compost alongside food waste, thereby contributing to a decarbonized future. Through its commitment to creating environmentally friendly alternatives, Loliware seeks to make sustainability an enjoyable and engaging experience.
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