Katapult VC

Sparxell develops innovative, biodegradable pigments derived from cellulose material. These dye-free pigments mimic the natural colors found in birds and butterflies, offering a low-carbon alternative to traditional materials for various industries such as fashion, cosmetics, paint, and packaging.

Founded in London, UK in 2017, Jiva Materials is a sustainability-focused company that manufactures eco-friendly printed circuit board laminates using naturally derived materials. Its primary product, Soluboard, aims to reduce carbon emissions and waste in the electronics industry.

Solar Materials specializes in the environmentally friendly and cost-effective recycling of photovoltaic (PV) modules. The company focuses on improving resource efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of solar modules by recovering valuable raw materials such as glass, aluminum, silicon, copper, and silver from discarded PV panels. Their technologies aim to create a sustainable cycle for photovoltaics raw materials, contributing significantly to both ecological and economic benefits for their clients.

InPlanet is a carbon removal company that accelerates natural weathering by grinding silicate rocks and spreading them on tropical agricultural soils to enhance the weathering process. Operating primarily in Brazil, including the Serra da Mantiqueira project in São Paulo, it partners with farmers to restore soils and transition to low-carbon, nature-based agriculture. The approach yields durable carbon removal by converting atmospheric carbon dioxide into stable minerals, supported by scientific verification and monitoring protocols. InPlanet emphasizes scalable, low-cost deployment, benefits such as improved soil health and crop yields, and regional supply advantages from basalt deposits. The company positions itself as a practitioner of enhanced rock weathering in tropical climates, aiming to remove substantial amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere while supporting farmers and rural communities.

Founded in London, UK in 2017, Jiva Materials is a sustainability-focused company that manufactures eco-friendly printed circuit board laminates using naturally derived materials. Its primary product, Soluboard, aims to reduce carbon emissions and waste in the electronics industry.

Solar Materials specializes in the environmentally friendly and cost-effective recycling of photovoltaic (PV) modules. The company focuses on improving resource efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of solar modules by recovering valuable raw materials such as glass, aluminum, silicon, copper, and silver from discarded PV panels. Their technologies aim to create a sustainable cycle for photovoltaics raw materials, contributing significantly to both ecological and economic benefits for their clients.

Better Packaging is a supplier of eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions aimed at reducing plastic waste in retail. The company offers a range of products, including compostable mailers, resealable bags, and recyclable garment bags made from bio-plastics that are designed to break down effectively. Their offerings also encompass courier satchels, bubble bags, labels, poly bags, ziplock bags, pallet wrap, and flow wrap. By providing these innovative packaging options, Better Packaging enables businesses to adopt practices that contribute to a more circular economy, thereby addressing environmental concerns associated with traditional packaging materials.

Recylink is a platform facilitating sustainable industrial waste management. It connects waste generators, collectors, and processors, enhancing efficiency and promoting circular economy principles. The platform ensures full traceability of waste, tracking each kilogram withdrawn along with its treatment certificates, documents, and associated payments.

SmartEnds is an IoT solutions provider focused on waste management. It offers BrighterBins, an IoT platform that blends edge computing, cloud services, and optimized sensors to enable intelligent waste collection. The system combines software with modular hardware and interchangeable sensors—Camera, Laser, Ultrasonic, and GPS—to monitor fill levels, track routes, and support image analysis. Data from BrighterBins can be accessed via an API or through the company’s software applications, facilitating integration with existing workflows. The solution serves municipal programs and commercial customers, including waste collection firms and property operators, to optimize pickups, improve routing and forecasting, and inform city planning and site maintenance. By delivering a versatile, scalable platform, SmartEnds aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and support sustainable waste management initiatives.