Quadia

Quadia, established in 2010 and headquartered in Switzerland, is a regulated investment manager specializing in social and environmental finance. With over CHF 70 million invested across 20 companies, it is a leading impact investor, focusing on sustainability as a core risk management and valuation factor. Quadia targets companies that significantly contribute to addressing global social and environmental challenges, providing them with equity and debt financing, and supporting institutional, private, and corporate clients with investment solutions and technical assistance.

Estelle Picard

Investment Analyst

Josep Segarra

Senior Investment Manager

27 past transactions

Asphalte

Seed Round in 2023
Asphalte is an e-commerce platform specializing in the design and manufacture of eco-friendly ready-to-wear clothing for both men and women. The company offers a diverse range of products, including sweaters, chinos, wool jackets, coats, jeans, and shoes, which are available on a pre-order basis. This model allows customers to receive high-quality, durable clothing that is stylish and accessible. By focusing on sustainable practices, Asphalte aims to provide consumers with a wardrobe that aligns with their values of environmental responsibility and quality.

Fairphone

Venture Round in 2023
Fairphone is a company based in Amsterdam, established in 2010 by Bas van Abel, that focuses on creating ethically sourced smartphones. These devices are designed for basic functionalities such as calling, texting, and internet browsing. Fairphone emphasizes a completely transparent supply chain, ensuring that the materials used in their smartphones are sourced responsibly. This approach allows consumers to contribute positively to social and environmental outcomes throughout the entire life cycle of the phone, from production to disposal.

Poiscaille

Venture Round in 2022
Poiscaille is a seafood product distributor based in Montreuil, France. The company collaborates with fishermen who practice sustainable and ethical fishing, ensuring that its offerings meet high environmental and quality standards. Poiscaille provides customers with seafood baskets delivered promptly, allowing them to enjoy fresh and high-quality seafood. The pricing of these products is designed to be affordable, often influenced by the day’s catch, thereby supporting both the local fishing community and consumers seeking quality seafood options.

Nous Anti-Gaspi

Venture Round in 2022
Nous Anti-Gaspi operates a network of anti-waste grocery stores that focus on reducing food waste by providing producers and manufacturers with a platform to sell downgraded and unsold products at fair prices. The company specializes in offering items that are often excluded from traditional distribution channels due to minor imperfections, such as physical defects or expired contracts. By creating a welcoming shopping environment, Nous Anti-Gaspi presents consumers with a unique mode of consumption that emphasizes practicality, quality, and eco-responsibility. Their stores feature a diverse range of food products, including fresh and frozen items, groceries, and a selection of bulk goods, all aimed at promoting sustainability and minimizing waste.

Rediv

Venture Round in 2022
Rediv is an e-commerce company based in southwest France that operates an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of second-hand clothing for all age groups and genders. Established in 2013, the company has positioned itself as a trusted provider in the niche of second-hand apparel, allowing users to renew their wardrobes while saving money. Customers can send in their quality clothing through a prepaid system and receive payment for selected items. In return, they can shop for various brands at significantly reduced prices, fostering a sustainable approach to fashion.

K-Ryole

Series B in 2022
K-Ryole is a privately held company specializing in the manufacturing of smart electric bike trailers designed for efficient goods transportation. These trailers can be easily attached to any bicycle and are capable of handling heavy loads, making them ideal for urban environments. By providing a sustainable solution for logistics, K-Ryole's products enable cyclists to minimize their carbon footprint while effectively managing transportation costs.

KITRO

Debt Financing in 2021
KITRO is a Swiss company founded in 2016, specializing in IT solutions for food waste management within the food and beverage industry. Headquartered in Renens, KITRO offers an AI-driven software as a service (SaaS) solution that automates the measurement and analysis of food waste in commercial kitchens, including restaurants and canteens. By harnessing advanced technology, KITRO enables clients to identify, track, and monitor their food waste, which can lead to a reduction of avoidable waste by at least 20%. The company's system provides users with an online dashboard for access to comprehensive analytics, allowing them to optimize operational practices and ultimately save between 2% to 8% of their annual food costs. KITRO's approach simplifies food waste management, promoting efficiency and sustainability in the food service sector.

Smileat

Seed Round in 2021
Smileat is an organic baby food brand focused on enhancing the infant food category. The company produces a variety of delicious jars made from organic ingredients, including meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables, ensuring that customers have access to tasty and healthy options for their babies and children. Strongly established in Spain, Smileat has expanded its reach to over 3,000 points of sale and has begun selling in Portugal, France, Italy, and Hong Kong.

Rediv

Series A in 2021
Rediv is an e-commerce company based in southwest France that operates an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of second-hand clothing for all age groups and genders. Established in 2013, the company has positioned itself as a trusted provider in the niche of second-hand apparel, allowing users to renew their wardrobes while saving money. Customers can send in their quality clothing through a prepaid system and receive payment for selected items. In return, they can shop for various brands at significantly reduced prices, fostering a sustainable approach to fashion.

SOS Accessoire

Venture Round in 2021
SOS Accessoire Sarl is an e-commerce company based in La Verrière, France, specializing in the online retail of spare parts for household appliances. Founded in 2008, the company offers a comprehensive platform that enables customers to repair their electrical goods by accessing a diverse catalog of spare parts and digital accessories. By providing a wide range of high-quality components, SOS Accessoire supports individuals in maintaining and repairing their appliances, thereby promoting sustainability and cost-effectiveness in household management.

Dott

Series B in 2021
Dott is a micromobility company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that specializes in providing shared electric scooters and electric bikes for short-distance travel. Founded in 2018, Dott focuses on offering safe, convenient, and sustainable alternatives for urban commuting. The company's electric bikes are designed with features that enhance safety and performance, including wide decks for improved stability, optimized center of gravity, and double brake systems. These innovations ensure a reliable riding experience. Dott aims to make urban transportation more accessible and environmentally friendly, helping to reduce congestion and emissions in city centers.

Miimosa

Venture Round in 2021
MiiMOSA is a crowdfunding platform focused on the agriculture and food sectors. It provides an alternative financing solution for project developers seeking quick and straightforward funding from a community of contributors. The platform allows users to create customized fundraising projects while enabling the public to financially support initiatives that resonate with them. In addition to monetary contributions, MiiMOSA offers unique donation options, including products like cheese, yogurt, whiskey, and ice cream, enhancing the engagement between project developers and supporters. This approach fosters a collaborative environment aimed at revitalizing the agriculture industry and promoting sustainable food practices.

The Renewal Workshop

Series A in 2021
The Renewal Workshop Inc. is a company based in Cascade Locks, Oregon, that specializes in manufacturing renewed apparel and upcycled materials from discarded textiles. Founded in 2014, it partners with well-known brands and retailers to transform unsellable returns and excess inventory into a range of products, including jackets, sweatshirts, pants, and swimwear, as well as accessories like luggage packs and gift cards. By integrating resale and renewal services, the company aims to reduce waste in the fashion industry and promote sustainable practices. Through its initiatives, The Renewal Workshop enables clothing brands to enhance their revenue while minimizing their environmental footprint. Its products are available for purchase both online and in physical stores.

Farmstand

Seed Round in 2020
Farmstand Limited, founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, operates a restaurant focused on providing sustainable fast food. The company aims to enhance human health by offering nutritious meals at affordable prices, ensuring accessibility for all. Farmstand prepares its meals efficiently and delivers them to businesses, which then offer them to customers for reheating. This service is designed to make healthy eating convenient for employees in office settings. As a certified B Corporation and a London Living Wage employer, Farmstand is committed to social responsibility, aligning its practices with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals related to health, responsible consumption, and climate action. The company's workforce is equity-owned, fostering a collaborative culture while maintaining a commitment to gender pay equity.

Nous Anti-Gaspi

Venture Round in 2020
Nous Anti-Gaspi operates a network of anti-waste grocery stores that focus on reducing food waste by providing producers and manufacturers with a platform to sell downgraded and unsold products at fair prices. The company specializes in offering items that are often excluded from traditional distribution channels due to minor imperfections, such as physical defects or expired contracts. By creating a welcoming shopping environment, Nous Anti-Gaspi presents consumers with a unique mode of consumption that emphasizes practicality, quality, and eco-responsibility. Their stores feature a diverse range of food products, including fresh and frozen items, groceries, and a selection of bulk goods, all aimed at promoting sustainability and minimizing waste.

Hungry Harvest

Series A in 2020
Hungry Harvest LLC is a food and beverage company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2014. The company specializes in sourcing and delivering surplus and organic produce, including a variety of fruits and leafy green vegetables, to customers in Baltimore, the District of Columbia, Philadelphia, and surrounding areas. Through its online platform, Hungry Harvest offers customizable boxes that can be delivered weekly or bi-weekly, allowing customers to receive fresh farm produce directly at their doorstep. The company focuses on creating a waste-free food system by recovering excess produce from farms, ensuring that farmers are compensated for their surplus while providing consumers with affordable, high-quality food options.

The Renewal Workshop

Series A in 2019
The Renewal Workshop Inc. is a company based in Cascade Locks, Oregon, that specializes in manufacturing renewed apparel and upcycled materials from discarded textiles. Founded in 2014, it partners with well-known brands and retailers to transform unsellable returns and excess inventory into a range of products, including jackets, sweatshirts, pants, and swimwear, as well as accessories like luggage packs and gift cards. By integrating resale and renewal services, the company aims to reduce waste in the fashion industry and promote sustainable practices. Through its initiatives, The Renewal Workshop enables clothing brands to enhance their revenue while minimizing their environmental footprint. Its products are available for purchase both online and in physical stores.

Smaaart

Venture Round in 2019
Smaaart is a retailer based in Saint Mathieu de Tréviers, France, specializing in the manufacture and sale of refurbished mobile phones and other electronic devices. The company provides a variety of smartphones and tablets in different aesthetic grades, including Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C, catering to diverse customer preferences. In addition to mobile devices, Smaaart offers a range of related products such as laptops, desktops, servers, and accessories. The company also focuses on customization, providing tailored products for entrepreneurs and businesses. Smaaart sells its offerings through an online platform and an established distribution network, ensuring accessibility and affordability for its customers. As a subsidiary of Sofi Groupe, Smaaart is committed to delivering reliable and durable electronic products.

OPES Solutions

Venture Round in 2019
OPES Solutions GmbH is a manufacturer of off-grid solar modules, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with additional locations in Hong Kong and China. The company specializes in designing and producing solar panels tailored for various applications, particularly in the fields of rural electrification, energy access, and smart city markets. OPES Solutions focuses on providing customized and flexible solar modules that are durable and cost-effective, serving off-grid solar companies globally. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to enhance energy accessibility for its clients.

Fairphone

Venture Round in 2018
Fairphone is a company based in Amsterdam, established in 2010 by Bas van Abel, that focuses on creating ethically sourced smartphones. These devices are designed for basic functionalities such as calling, texting, and internet browsing. Fairphone emphasizes a completely transparent supply chain, ensuring that the materials used in their smartphones are sourced responsibly. This approach allows consumers to contribute positively to social and environmental outcomes throughout the entire life cycle of the phone, from production to disposal.

OLIO

Series A in 2018
OLIO is a London-based mobile application founded in 2015 that facilitates the sharing of surplus food and other items within local communities to combat waste and promote sustainability. By allowing users to list and share unwanted food items through a location-based platform, OLIO connects neighbors, volunteers, and local businesses, effectively reducing food waste and fostering a sense of community. The app not only encourages individuals to share excess food but also collaborates with local retailers to redistribute unsold or unserved food, addressing the broader issue of waste management. Through its innovative approach, OLIO aims to transform societal attitudes towards waste and contribute to environmental preservation.

Infarm

Series A in 2018
Infarm is a Berlin-based company that specializes in building and distributing efficient vertical farms within urban environments. Founded in 2013, Infarm employs IoT technologies and machine learning to create a modular farming system designed to enhance food production. Its innovative approach allows cities to grow fresh produce locally, promoting self-sufficiency while improving the safety, quality, and environmental impact of food. By integrating advanced technology with compact growing kits, Infarm aims to provide a resilient and transparent alternative food system that meets the needs of urban populations.

Infarm

Seed Round in 2017
Infarm is a Berlin-based company that specializes in building and distributing efficient vertical farms within urban environments. Founded in 2013, Infarm employs IoT technologies and machine learning to create a modular farming system designed to enhance food production. Its innovative approach allows cities to grow fresh produce locally, promoting self-sufficiency while improving the safety, quality, and environmental impact of food. By integrating advanced technology with compact growing kits, Infarm aims to provide a resilient and transparent alternative food system that meets the needs of urban populations.

OLIO

Seed Round in 2017
OLIO is a London-based mobile application founded in 2015 that facilitates the sharing of surplus food and other items within local communities to combat waste and promote sustainability. By allowing users to list and share unwanted food items through a location-based platform, OLIO connects neighbors, volunteers, and local businesses, effectively reducing food waste and fostering a sense of community. The app not only encourages individuals to share excess food but also collaborates with local retailers to redistribute unsold or unserved food, addressing the broader issue of waste management. Through its innovative approach, OLIO aims to transform societal attitudes towards waste and contribute to environmental preservation.

GLO

Series E in 2016
glō is a venture-backed company focused on the development and commercialization of advanced LED display products using nanotechnology. The unique nanotechnology is based on 11 years of research at Lund University’s Nanometer Structure Consortium. Headed by Professor Lars Samuelson, one of the world’s leading scientists in this field, who has published more than 500 papers related to this technology. glō's first office is in Lund, Sweden, where basic material research continues for the next generation nanotechnology. glō's research and product development along with pilot fabrication operation is carried out at glō-USA in Sunnyvale, California. In 2016, glō established an Asia office in Taipei, Taiwan, one of the largest and fastest-growing regions for LED lighting and display applications. glō's technology sidesteps the technical limitations of current planar LED technology. It allows for the creation of highly efficient, stable and ultimately unique red, green, blue (RGB) emitters out of one material system. It aims to achieve the industry’s best color stability and ultimately enables the growth of red, green and blue emitters on the same wafer. Highly-efficient white LEDs with high color rendering will be possible without the need for phosphor conversion. It is the next enabling technology for advanced display, illumination and automotive applications. glō nanowire light-emitting diodes (nLEDs) are based on its proprietary hetero-structured semiconductor nanowire epitaxial growth and process technologies for which standard manufacturing equipment and materials can be utilized. glō currently holds over 175 patents across US, Europe and Asia. These patents are not subject to any cross-licensing with the LED oligopoly. The glō team is constantly strengthening its intellectual property position in this technology and related applications.

Algrano

Funding Round in 2016
Algrano is a marketplace that facilitates direct interactions between coffee producers and the processing industry, enabling producers to market their products effectively. The platform simplifies coffee sourcing by allowing producers to offer their beans directly to roasters, fostering transparency and control throughout the supply chain. By connecting roasters with growers, Algrano helps establish trusted relationships and enhances the efficiency of coffee trading. This approach not only supports producers in reaching their target market but also allows the processing industry to trace products and differentiate through full transparency.

La Ruche qui dit Oui

Series B in 2015
La Ruche qui dit Oui is an e-commerce platform that facilitates direct purchasing from local farmers by enabling users to form groups. By eliminating intermediaries in the supply chain, it connects consumers directly with producers, fostering a community-based approach to food sourcing. The platform operates under a cooperative model, where consumers collectively place orders that are fulfilled once a sufficient quantity is reached. With a network of 467 local "hives" across France, La Ruche qui dit Oui promotes sustainable agricultural practices and strengthens local economies by supporting small-scale farmers. This innovative approach combines the convenience of online shopping with the benefits of grassroots social networking, creating a unique marketplace for fresh, locally sourced food.
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