SOSV

SOSV, established in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, is a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on deep tech innovations in the health and environmental sectors, supporting founders with breakthrough technologies through its HAX and IndieBio startup development programs. SOSV provides resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate product development and scale, with a track record of helping its portfolio companies secure subsequent funding rounds led by top-tier investors.

Hugh Bowen

Associate

Weichang Ge

Analyst

Bradford Higgins

Venture Partner

Katie Hoffman

General Partner

Mohan Iyer

General Partner

Benjamin Joffe

Partner

Ji Ke

Partner

Stephen McCann

CFO and General Partner

Carthach McCarthy

CFO

Paul Monaghan

Principal

Brian Murphy

Finance Director

Eric Ramsay

Analyst

Sabriya Stukes Ph.D

Partner

Past deals in Recycling

Brightwater Tools

Seed Round in 2024
Brightwater Tools, headquartered in Vermont, is a woman-led startup specializing in sustainable sanitation solutions. The company has developed a unique building-scale wastewater nutrient recovery system that transforms high-strength wastewater into natural, nutrient-rich fertilizer. This process not only reduces harmful algal blooms in waterways but also promotes a circular economy by recycling nutrients. The system comprises three proprietary pieces of equipment, each facilitating key wastewater processes and available for individual or collective purchase. Brightwater Tools aims to become a significant equipment provider in this sector, with a strong customer base expected upon completion of its prototype and beta testing.

Danu Robotics

Seed Round in 2024
Danu Robotics is a company focused on creating innovative artificial intelligence and robotic technologies aimed at enhancing the recycling and waste management sector. Comprising a team of dedicated scientists and engineers, Danu Robotics is committed to developing advanced and sustainable solutions that promote environmental benefits. Their technology is designed to improve recycling efficiency, enabling users to manage waste more effectively and contribute to a cleaner environment.

Bloomlabs

Convertible Note in 2024
Bloomlabs provides a method to catalyze waste value by regenerating it as adaptable and appealing bio-plastics and textile fibers. It envisions a future in which outmoded, resource-intensive processes are phased out in favor of cutting-edge, sustainable, and scalable alternatives.

NIU NIU

Seed Round in 2024
NIU NIU is a technology company specializing in e-waste management. It operates an AI-driven platform that oversees the entire lifecycle of electronic waste, from collection to recycling. The platform aims to maximize the extraction of critical minerals while minimizing environmental and social impact, thereby promoting sustainable and efficient e-waste disposal for various industries.

Tômtex

Seed Round in 2023
Tômtex specializes in recycling agricultural waste to develop sustainable and bio-based materials that serve as alternatives to traditional faux and animal leather. By utilizing resources such as shellfish waste, mushrooms, and coffee grounds, the company creates practical materials that minimize environmental impact and promote biodegradability. Tômtex's innovative approach not only provides economical solutions for businesses but also helps customers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and overall carbon footprint, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Simply Good Jars

Convertible Note in 2023
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.

Cool Amps

Seed Round in 2023
Cool Amps is a company specializing in lithium-ion battery recycling. It has developed a patent-pending electrochemical process that efficiently extracts and reclaims over 95% of target metals from end-of-use batteries. This method, unlike traditional shredding and smelting, does not use harsh chemicals or extreme heat, making it environmentally friendly. It also has a small footprint, allowing it to be co-located with battery manufacturers, and can directly recycle manufacturing scraps. By avoiding additional processing steps, the Cool Amps process reduces energy use and greenhouse gas emissions per kilogram of batteries produced, promoting sustainable manufacturing and reducing battery waste.

Hexafly

Convertible Note in 2023
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, that focuses on developing sustainable products derived from the farming of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Established in 2016, Hexafly operates within the circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources, including insect oil and protein for aquaculture and animal feed, as well as Frass, a plant nutrition compound. The company also produces Chitin, a biopolymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. By offering these products online, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition industries, contributing to a more sustainable food system for animals and, ultimately, humans.

Biometallica

Seed Round in 2023
Biometallica is a Singapore-based company specializing in eco-friendly precious metal recycling solutions that aim to maximize the value of waste materials. Founded in 2022 by KwaDwo Konadu Ansah-Antwi and Salman Karim as a spin-off from the National University of Singapore, the company has been recognized as a Deep Tech Pioneer by Hello Tomorrow. Biometallica focuses on providing efficient open and closed-loop recycling services, utilizing a statistically optimized ultrasonication process. This innovative pretreatment step effectively removes unwanted metals from waste, leaving behind a PGM-rich stream. By offering advanced recycling and waste management solutions, Biometallica seeks to reduce the environmental impact associated with metal recycling.

Bloomlabs

Seed Round in 2023
Bloomlabs provides a method to catalyze waste value by regenerating it as adaptable and appealing bio-plastics and textile fibers. It envisions a future in which outmoded, resource-intensive processes are phased out in favor of cutting-edge, sustainable, and scalable alternatives.

Muta

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Muta develops technology aimed at digitalizing the recycling industry by providing innovative solutions in both software and hardware. The company focuses on transforming waste into valuable resources, offering environmental recycling services that include the collection and processing of materials such as used vegetable oil, glass, plastic, metal, cardboard, and household appliances. Through its efforts, Muta seeks to promote sustainability and contribute to a cleaner environment, enabling society to better manage waste and create opportunities for growth and development in the recycling sector.

Re-Fresh Global

Convertible Note in 2023
Re-Fresh Global specializes in textile waste management, offering innovative solutions that contribute to the circular economy in textiles. The company employs a patented method to tackle the challenges of textile waste, facilitating smart collection, separation, and low-cost upcycling of large quantities of low-value materials. In addition to its technologies, Re-Fresh Global initiates and implements circular economy projects, providing training and fostering international cooperation. Their services aim to transform textile waste into valuable raw materials, addressing customer inquiries through various channels, including phone, email, and online applications.

Simply Good Jars

Series A in 2023
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.

Amatec

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Amatec is an advanced materials company developing innovative construction solutions for the global housing and infrastructure sectors. Our flagship technology transforms industrial gypsum waste into fast-curing, high-strength, and low-carbon alternative concrete — enabling faster, greener, and more cost-effective construction. Amatec’s primary focus is on building a network of Microfactories: compact, modular production units capable of manufacturing high-quality precast housing panels and components. By leveraging phosphogypsum hemihydrate as a core raw material, Amatec helps industries repurpose mineral waste into sustainable building materials, significantly reducing environmental impact. Amatec's solutions are designed for scalability, automation, and rapid deployment, making them ideal for addressing major housing needs in the United States and elsewhere. The company is currently piloting its first microfactory and phosphogypsum processing lines in partnership with major industrial players.

Hidden Gems

Seed Round in 2023
Hidden Gems is a beverage company that offers Reveal, a first and only avocado seed beverage. The company's mission is to create beautiful, environmentally safe, and socially responsible upcycled products by discovering the hidden value in the food people would normally call trash. Hidden gems aims to reduce food waste, continue to create and support sustainable systems for sustainable living. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Green Li-ion

Series B in 2023
Green Li-ion is a technology company based in Singapore, founded in 2020, that specializes in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Its patented multi-cathode technology addresses inefficiencies in traditional battery recycling methods, enabling the rejuvenation of battery cathodes. This innovation not only enhances the purity of the output but also allows lithium-ion batteries to be reused effectively, extending their lifespan without compromising efficiency. By offering a cleaner and faster recycling process, Green Li-ion significantly improves profitability compared to existing methods, thereby mitigating risks to the precious metals industry and contributing positively to environmental sustainability.

Re-Fresh Global

Seed Round in 2023
Re-Fresh Global specializes in textile waste management, offering innovative solutions that contribute to the circular economy in textiles. The company employs a patented method to tackle the challenges of textile waste, facilitating smart collection, separation, and low-cost upcycling of large quantities of low-value materials. In addition to its technologies, Re-Fresh Global initiates and implements circular economy projects, providing training and fostering international cooperation. Their services aim to transform textile waste into valuable raw materials, addressing customer inquiries through various channels, including phone, email, and online applications.

MAA'VA

Seed Round in 2023
MAA'VA is focused on creating innovative green building materials designed to serve as sustainable alternatives to concrete. The company incorporates recycled plastics, utilizes carbon sequestration techniques, and promotes the upcycling of manufacturing waste. By addressing pressing issues such as the river sand shortage, water scarcity, climate change, and rapid urbanization, MAA'VA aims to provide eco-friendly solutions for construction. Its materials are suitable for both traditional and three-dimensional printing methods, enabling clients to adopt more sustainable practices in their building projects.

MAA'VA

Seed Round in 2022
MAA'VA is focused on creating innovative green building materials designed to serve as sustainable alternatives to concrete. The company incorporates recycled plastics, utilizes carbon sequestration techniques, and promotes the upcycling of manufacturing waste. By addressing pressing issues such as the river sand shortage, water scarcity, climate change, and rapid urbanization, MAA'VA aims to provide eco-friendly solutions for construction. Its materials are suitable for both traditional and three-dimensional printing methods, enabling clients to adopt more sustainable practices in their building projects.

Mirá Biotech

Seed Round in 2022
Mirá Biotech is focused on advancing sustainability in heavy industries through innovative biofuel solutions aimed at reducing coal dependency. The company also manufactures engineered wood products that are sustainable, formaldehyde-free, and resin-free, contributing to eco-friendly industrial practices. By utilizing waste products like sugar cane bagasse, Mirá promotes a circular economy that prevents deforestation while providing natural wood alternatives. This dual approach not only supports environmental conservation but also addresses the growing demand for sustainable materials in manufacturing.

Hexafly

Seed Round in 2022
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, that focuses on developing sustainable products derived from the farming of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Established in 2016, Hexafly operates within the circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources, including insect oil and protein for aquaculture and animal feed, as well as Frass, a plant nutrition compound. The company also produces Chitin, a biopolymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. By offering these products online, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition industries, contributing to a more sustainable food system for animals and, ultimately, humans.

CleanRobotics

Series A in 2022
CleanRobotics, Inc., based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, manufactures TrashBot, an autonomous system designed to streamline the recycling process. This innovative device utilizes robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence to effectively distinguish between landfill waste and recyclables. By automating waste sorting, TrashBot makes recycling more affordable for businesses and enhances profitability for recycling facilities. The system is equipped with cloud-connected technology that employs cameras and sensors to analyze discarded items, providing valuable data to recyclers. This approach not only reduces waste hauling costs for businesses but also offers sustainable solutions to pressing environmental challenges.

Infinite Elements

Seed Round in 2022
Infinite Elements specializes in the biological recovery of metals, focusing on recycling critical metals from electronic waste and low-grade mineral ores. The company employs innovative technology that offers a fossil fuel-free alternative to traditional metal reclamation methods, which often have significant environmental impacts. By utilizing biological processes, Infinite Elements efficiently extracts, concentrates, and purifies essential metals and rare earth elements, providing a cost-effective solution that competes with conventional mining. This approach not only reduces reclamation costs but also contributes to a circular supply chain, promoting a carbon-neutral and ecologically sustainable future for high-tech industries.

Mirá Biotech

Seed Round in 2022
Mirá Biotech is focused on advancing sustainability in heavy industries through innovative biofuel solutions aimed at reducing coal dependency. The company also manufactures engineered wood products that are sustainable, formaldehyde-free, and resin-free, contributing to eco-friendly industrial practices. By utilizing waste products like sugar cane bagasse, Mirá promotes a circular economy that prevents deforestation while providing natural wood alternatives. This dual approach not only supports environmental conservation but also addresses the growing demand for sustainable materials in manufacturing.

Keel.Labs

Series A in 2022
Keel Labs is a biomaterials company focused on producing sustainable materials derived from renewable resources, specifically seaweed. The company addresses the ecological damage associated with the fashion industry by developing a platform for creating durable and rapidly degradable yarns from kelp. This innovative approach integrates scientific research and design with waste reduction in textile production, offering a viable alternative to conventional textiles for the footwear and apparel industries. By utilizing kelp, Keel Labs provides a functional and environmentally friendly resource that aims to mitigate the negative impacts of traditional material sourcing.

Jagofon

Seed Round in 2022
Jagofon is an online marketplace focused on the buying and selling of second-hand smartphones. The company emphasizes stringent quality control to ensure reliable products, aiming to rebuild trust in the second-hand smartphone market. By facilitating the exchange of pre-owned devices, Jagofon contributes to reducing electronic waste and promoting environmental sustainability. Through its operations, the company provides customers with a responsible option for acquiring smartphones while encouraging eco-friendly practices.

Badili

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Badili is a Nairobi-based re-commerce platform established in 2021 that specializes in buying and selling used and refurbished mobile phones. The company aims to make these devices affordable and accessible, while also addressing the issue of electronic waste. By offering a diverse selection of renewed phones at competitive prices, Badili enables customers to save money without compromising on quality. This approach not only provides consumers with high-quality used phones but also contributes to reducing e-waste by giving these devices a second life.

Novoloop

Series A in 2022
Novoloop is a company focused on transforming hard-to-recycle plastics into high-quality performance materials, effectively creating a circular economy for plastic waste. Through its innovative platform, known as Lifecycling™, Novoloop utilizes almost any type of plastic waste to produce materials that are molecularly identical to traditional products. This process not only diverts plastics from landfills but also results in materials with a lower carbon footprint compared to conventional virgin materials. By providing sustainable alternatives, Novoloop helps brands and manufacturers achieve their sustainability objectives while ensuring that quality standards are maintained. The company's mission is to foster a world where waste is minimized and material reuse is maximized, thus expanding the possibilities for plastics that currently lack viable futures.

Octopus

Convertible Note in 2022
Octopus operates a waste management platform that facilitates the efficient collection and connection of valuable waste to the recycling industry. The application, known as pemulung 2.0, engages scavengers by providing training and financial inclusivity services. Currently, Octopus operates in Makassar, boasting 1,524 registered scavengers, 9,431 users, and 436 checkpoints, with over 5,000 daily transactions. The company has plans to expand its services to Bali, Surabaya, and Jakarta in collaboration with Danone-Aqua. Octopus focuses on creating a circular economy by verifying local waste stakeholders, ensuring an ethical collection ecosystem, and providing a transparent pricing model that benefits all participants. This approach enables producers to effectively manage their post-consumer products, granting incentives directly to verified stakeholders while promoting sustainable waste management practices.

Simply Good Jars

Seed Round in 2022
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.

Green Li-ion

Series A in 2022
Green Li-ion is a technology company based in Singapore, founded in 2020, that specializes in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Its patented multi-cathode technology addresses inefficiencies in traditional battery recycling methods, enabling the rejuvenation of battery cathodes. This innovation not only enhances the purity of the output but also allows lithium-ion batteries to be reused effectively, extending their lifespan without compromising efficiency. By offering a cleaner and faster recycling process, Green Li-ion significantly improves profitability compared to existing methods, thereby mitigating risks to the precious metals industry and contributing positively to environmental sustainability.

Hexafly

Convertible Note in 2022
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, that focuses on developing sustainable products derived from the farming of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Established in 2016, Hexafly operates within the circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources, including insect oil and protein for aquaculture and animal feed, as well as Frass, a plant nutrition compound. The company also produces Chitin, a biopolymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. By offering these products online, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition industries, contributing to a more sustainable food system for animals and, ultimately, humans.

Tômtex

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Tômtex specializes in recycling agricultural waste to develop sustainable and bio-based materials that serve as alternatives to traditional faux and animal leather. By utilizing resources such as shellfish waste, mushrooms, and coffee grounds, the company creates practical materials that minimize environmental impact and promote biodegradability. Tômtex's innovative approach not only provides economical solutions for businesses but also helps customers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and overall carbon footprint, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Octopus

Seed Round in 2021
Octopus operates a waste management platform that facilitates the efficient collection and connection of valuable waste to the recycling industry. The application, known as pemulung 2.0, engages scavengers by providing training and financial inclusivity services. Currently, Octopus operates in Makassar, boasting 1,524 registered scavengers, 9,431 users, and 436 checkpoints, with over 5,000 daily transactions. The company has plans to expand its services to Bali, Surabaya, and Jakarta in collaboration with Danone-Aqua. Octopus focuses on creating a circular economy by verifying local waste stakeholders, ensuring an ethical collection ecosystem, and providing a transparent pricing model that benefits all participants. This approach enables producers to effectively manage their post-consumer products, granting incentives directly to verified stakeholders while promoting sustainable waste management practices.

Novoloop

Series A in 2021
Novoloop is a company focused on transforming hard-to-recycle plastics into high-quality performance materials, effectively creating a circular economy for plastic waste. Through its innovative platform, known as Lifecycling™, Novoloop utilizes almost any type of plastic waste to produce materials that are molecularly identical to traditional products. This process not only diverts plastics from landfills but also results in materials with a lower carbon footprint compared to conventional virgin materials. By providing sustainable alternatives, Novoloop helps brands and manufacturers achieve their sustainability objectives while ensuring that quality standards are maintained. The company's mission is to foster a world where waste is minimized and material reuse is maximized, thus expanding the possibilities for plastics that currently lack viable futures.

Simply Good Jars

Convertible Note in 2021
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.

Khepra

Seed Round in 2021
Khepra is a company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on transforming plastics and agricultural waste into renewable fuels using innovative technology. The company employs a proprietary process that combines ultrasonic technology, frictive heating, cavitation, and acoustic pressure to efficiently break down waste streams. This method utilizes excess renewable electricity generated from solar and wind sources, particularly during times of low energy generation or curtailment. By converting waste into drop-in fuels and renewable chemicals without extraction, Khepra aims to support industries in their transition towards cleaner energy solutions and promote sustainability.

CleanRobotics

Series A in 2021
CleanRobotics, Inc., based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, manufactures TrashBot, an autonomous system designed to streamline the recycling process. This innovative device utilizes robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence to effectively distinguish between landfill waste and recyclables. By automating waste sorting, TrashBot makes recycling more affordable for businesses and enhances profitability for recycling facilities. The system is equipped with cloud-connected technology that employs cameras and sensors to analyze discarded items, providing valuable data to recyclers. This approach not only reduces waste hauling costs for businesses but also offers sustainable solutions to pressing environmental challenges.

Hidden Gems

Convertible Note in 2021
Hidden Gems is a beverage company that offers Reveal, a first and only avocado seed beverage. The company's mission is to create beautiful, environmentally safe, and socially responsible upcycled products by discovering the hidden value in the food people would normally call trash. Hidden gems aims to reduce food waste, continue to create and support sustainable systems for sustainable living. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Tômtex

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Tômtex specializes in recycling agricultural waste to develop sustainable and bio-based materials that serve as alternatives to traditional faux and animal leather. By utilizing resources such as shellfish waste, mushrooms, and coffee grounds, the company creates practical materials that minimize environmental impact and promote biodegradability. Tômtex's innovative approach not only provides economical solutions for businesses but also helps customers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and overall carbon footprint, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Tômtex

Convertible Note in 2021
Tômtex specializes in recycling agricultural waste to develop sustainable and bio-based materials that serve as alternatives to traditional faux and animal leather. By utilizing resources such as shellfish waste, mushrooms, and coffee grounds, the company creates practical materials that minimize environmental impact and promote biodegradability. Tômtex's innovative approach not only provides economical solutions for businesses but also helps customers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and overall carbon footprint, contributing to a more sustainable future.

AntePlastics

Seed Round in 2021
AntePlastics eradicates plastic waste and its negative effects on the environment by providing plastic recycling methods. The company revolutionizes plastic recycling technology with its patented methods that can enable the delivery of 100% closed-loop recycling. This enables them to recycle plastics back to their original building blocks, which then can be reused to form plastics again. It was founded in 2021 in Singapore, Central Region.

Hexafly

Convertible Note in 2021
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, that focuses on developing sustainable products derived from the farming of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Established in 2016, Hexafly operates within the circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources, including insect oil and protein for aquaculture and animal feed, as well as Frass, a plant nutrition compound. The company also produces Chitin, a biopolymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. By offering these products online, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition industries, contributing to a more sustainable food system for animals and, ultimately, humans.

Keel.Labs

Venture Round in 2021
Keel Labs is a biomaterials company focused on producing sustainable materials derived from renewable resources, specifically seaweed. The company addresses the ecological damage associated with the fashion industry by developing a platform for creating durable and rapidly degradable yarns from kelp. This innovative approach integrates scientific research and design with waste reduction in textile production, offering a viable alternative to conventional textiles for the footwear and apparel industries. By utilizing kelp, Keel Labs provides a functional and environmentally friendly resource that aims to mitigate the negative impacts of traditional material sourcing.

Green Li-ion

Seed Round in 2021
Green Li-ion is a technology company based in Singapore, founded in 2020, that specializes in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Its patented multi-cathode technology addresses inefficiencies in traditional battery recycling methods, enabling the rejuvenation of battery cathodes. This innovation not only enhances the purity of the output but also allows lithium-ion batteries to be reused effectively, extending their lifespan without compromising efficiency. By offering a cleaner and faster recycling process, Green Li-ion significantly improves profitability compared to existing methods, thereby mitigating risks to the precious metals industry and contributing positively to environmental sustainability.

Re-Nuble

Convertible Note in 2021
Re-Nuble, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in New York that specializes in the production of bio-derived liquid fertilizers designed for hydroponic growers. Founded in 2011, Re-Nuble employs a unique organic cycling science technology to convert unrecoverable vegetative food byproducts into sustainable liquid nutrients. This closed-loop process not only enhances microbial activity in the plant root zone but also reduces landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The company's product offerings include liquid concentrate fertilizers that support structural and foliar growth in plants, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical fertilizers. Re-Nuble distributes its products through retail outlets and online channels primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, aiming to promote more sustainable and environmentally friendly growing practices within the agricultural community.

Re-Nuble

Seed Round in 2020
Re-Nuble, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in New York that specializes in the production of bio-derived liquid fertilizers designed for hydroponic growers. Founded in 2011, Re-Nuble employs a unique organic cycling science technology to convert unrecoverable vegetative food byproducts into sustainable liquid nutrients. This closed-loop process not only enhances microbial activity in the plant root zone but also reduces landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The company's product offerings include liquid concentrate fertilizers that support structural and foliar growth in plants, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical fertilizers. Re-Nuble distributes its products through retail outlets and online channels primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, aiming to promote more sustainable and environmentally friendly growing practices within the agricultural community.

Hexafly

Seed Round in 2020
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, that focuses on developing sustainable products derived from the farming of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Established in 2016, Hexafly operates within the circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources, including insect oil and protein for aquaculture and animal feed, as well as Frass, a plant nutrition compound. The company also produces Chitin, a biopolymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. By offering these products online, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition industries, contributing to a more sustainable food system for animals and, ultimately, humans.

Green Li-ion

Seed Round in 2020
Green Li-ion is a technology company based in Singapore, founded in 2020, that specializes in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Its patented multi-cathode technology addresses inefficiencies in traditional battery recycling methods, enabling the rejuvenation of battery cathodes. This innovation not only enhances the purity of the output but also allows lithium-ion batteries to be reused effectively, extending their lifespan without compromising efficiency. By offering a cleaner and faster recycling process, Green Li-ion significantly improves profitability compared to existing methods, thereby mitigating risks to the precious metals industry and contributing positively to environmental sustainability.

Khepra

Convertible Note in 2020
Khepra is a company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on transforming plastics and agricultural waste into renewable fuels using innovative technology. The company employs a proprietary process that combines ultrasonic technology, frictive heating, cavitation, and acoustic pressure to efficiently break down waste streams. This method utilizes excess renewable electricity generated from solar and wind sources, particularly during times of low energy generation or curtailment. By converting waste into drop-in fuels and renewable chemicals without extraction, Khepra aims to support industries in their transition towards cleaner energy solutions and promote sustainability.

Khepra

Seed Round in 2020
Khepra is a company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on transforming plastics and agricultural waste into renewable fuels using innovative technology. The company employs a proprietary process that combines ultrasonic technology, frictive heating, cavitation, and acoustic pressure to efficiently break down waste streams. This method utilizes excess renewable electricity generated from solar and wind sources, particularly during times of low energy generation or curtailment. By converting waste into drop-in fuels and renewable chemicals without extraction, Khepra aims to support industries in their transition towards cleaner energy solutions and promote sustainability.

Scindo

Convertible Note in 2020
Scindo is a cleantech start-up focused on developing innovative enzyme systems aimed at creating sustainable alternatives to petrochemical ingredients across various industries. The company specializes in upcycling plastic waste into valuable molecules and converting agricultural feedstocks into natural ingredients. By utilizing a novel biological platform, Scindo enables low-energy and economically viable recycling solutions, transforming low-value waste products into high-value compounds. This approach offers clients and stakeholders a practical alternative to landfill disposal and incineration, contributing to more sustainable waste management practices.

Shenzhen Oasis

Convertible Note in 2020
Shenzhen Oasis is a solution provider of waste paper recycling. Our solution is a network of machines that increases the efficiency of the recycling industry and empowers workers to gain access to market transparency and fair wages.

Electro-Active Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Electro-Active Technologies LLC is focused on developing a modular system for producing renewable hydrogen from organic waste. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company employs a bioelectrochemical process that degrades organic materials into electrons and protons, generating low-cost hydrogen. This innovative approach not only provides a renewable energy source but also addresses environmental concerns, as it offers a carbon-negative pathway to hydrogen production. The company specifically targets food waste, which significantly contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions, as well as high-strength wastewater. By transforming waste into renewable products, Electro-Active Technologies aims to enhance sustainability for businesses and communities alike.

Hidden Gems

Convertible Note in 2019
Hidden Gems is a beverage company that offers Reveal, a first and only avocado seed beverage. The company's mission is to create beautiful, environmentally safe, and socially responsible upcycled products by discovering the hidden value in the food people would normally call trash. Hidden gems aims to reduce food waste, continue to create and support sustainable systems for sustainable living. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Hidden Gems

Seed Round in 2019
Hidden Gems is a beverage company that offers Reveal, a first and only avocado seed beverage. The company's mission is to create beautiful, environmentally safe, and socially responsible upcycled products by discovering the hidden value in the food people would normally call trash. Hidden gems aims to reduce food waste, continue to create and support sustainable systems for sustainable living. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Chemicle

Seed Round in 2019
Chemicle is developing a cost effective and clean chemical process to convert dairy waste into bio-plastic precursors. These are the building blocks of high-performance and totally recyclable plastics, whose production could decrease emissions during the manufacturing phase up to 70%.

Simply Good Jars

Seed Round in 2019
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.

Hexafly

Seed Round in 2019
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, that focuses on developing sustainable products derived from the farming of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Established in 2016, Hexafly operates within the circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources, including insect oil and protein for aquaculture and animal feed, as well as Frass, a plant nutrition compound. The company also produces Chitin, a biopolymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. By offering these products online, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition industries, contributing to a more sustainable food system for animals and, ultimately, humans.

CorNatural

Seed Round in 2019
CorNatural specializes in the development of bio-based sustainable products, focusing on transforming waste streams from industrial processes into value-added items. The company employs innovative synthetic biology and genetic engineering techniques to create a diverse range of natural products. By prioritizing sustainability, CorNatural aims to provide solutions that not only enhance product quality but also help mitigate pollution, benefiting governments, businesses, and individuals alike.

Shenzhen Oasis

Seed Round in 2019
Shenzhen Oasis is a solution provider of waste paper recycling. Our solution is a network of machines that increases the efficiency of the recycling industry and empowers workers to gain access to market transparency and fair wages.

Electro-Active Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Electro-Active Technologies LLC is focused on developing a modular system for producing renewable hydrogen from organic waste. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company employs a bioelectrochemical process that degrades organic materials into electrons and protons, generating low-cost hydrogen. This innovative approach not only provides a renewable energy source but also addresses environmental concerns, as it offers a carbon-negative pathway to hydrogen production. The company specifically targets food waste, which significantly contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions, as well as high-strength wastewater. By transforming waste into renewable products, Electro-Active Technologies aims to enhance sustainability for businesses and communities alike.

Wastack

Seed Round in 2018
Wastack is an environmental company based in Montreal, Canada, that specializes in automating operations within the waste industry to promote sustainable recycling practices. Founded in 2016, Wastack provides innovative solutions that analyze waste streams for transfer stations and landfills, assisting them in improving recycling rates and increasing revenue. The company develops camera software and devices capable of evaluating loads from various vehicles, including roll-off trucks and front-loaders, while also detecting contaminants. In 2024, Wastack was acquired by Dover Corp, a company based in the United States.

Ambrosia

Seed Round in 2018
Industrial/Organic is an organic waste solutions provider that offers infrastructure-as-a-service to waste industry. The company converts food scraps into high-value resources in a distributed facility model.

Simply Good Jars

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.

Keel.Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Keel Labs is a biomaterials company focused on producing sustainable materials derived from renewable resources, specifically seaweed. The company addresses the ecological damage associated with the fashion industry by developing a platform for creating durable and rapidly degradable yarns from kelp. This innovative approach integrates scientific research and design with waste reduction in textile production, offering a viable alternative to conventional textiles for the footwear and apparel industries. By utilizing kelp, Keel Labs provides a functional and environmentally friendly resource that aims to mitigate the negative impacts of traditional material sourcing.

Hexafly

Seed Round in 2018
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, that focuses on developing sustainable products derived from the farming of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Established in 2016, Hexafly operates within the circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources, including insect oil and protein for aquaculture and animal feed, as well as Frass, a plant nutrition compound. The company also produces Chitin, a biopolymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. By offering these products online, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition industries, contributing to a more sustainable food system for animals and, ultimately, humans.

Re-Nuble

Convertible Note in 2018
Re-Nuble, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in New York that specializes in the production of bio-derived liquid fertilizers designed for hydroponic growers. Founded in 2011, Re-Nuble employs a unique organic cycling science technology to convert unrecoverable vegetative food byproducts into sustainable liquid nutrients. This closed-loop process not only enhances microbial activity in the plant root zone but also reduces landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The company's product offerings include liquid concentrate fertilizers that support structural and foliar growth in plants, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical fertilizers. Re-Nuble distributes its products through retail outlets and online channels primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, aiming to promote more sustainable and environmentally friendly growing practices within the agricultural community.

Hexafly

Seed Round in 2018
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, that focuses on developing sustainable products derived from the farming of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Established in 2016, Hexafly operates within the circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources, including insect oil and protein for aquaculture and animal feed, as well as Frass, a plant nutrition compound. The company also produces Chitin, a biopolymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. By offering these products online, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition industries, contributing to a more sustainable food system for animals and, ultimately, humans.

Keel.Labs

Seed Round in 2017
Keel Labs is a biomaterials company focused on producing sustainable materials derived from renewable resources, specifically seaweed. The company addresses the ecological damage associated with the fashion industry by developing a platform for creating durable and rapidly degradable yarns from kelp. This innovative approach integrates scientific research and design with waste reduction in textile production, offering a viable alternative to conventional textiles for the footwear and apparel industries. By utilizing kelp, Keel Labs provides a functional and environmentally friendly resource that aims to mitigate the negative impacts of traditional material sourcing.

Ambrosia

Seed Round in 2017
Industrial/Organic is an organic waste solutions provider that offers infrastructure-as-a-service to waste industry. The company converts food scraps into high-value resources in a distributed facility model.

Hexafly

Seed Round in 2017
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, that focuses on developing sustainable products derived from the farming of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Established in 2016, Hexafly operates within the circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources, including insect oil and protein for aquaculture and animal feed, as well as Frass, a plant nutrition compound. The company also produces Chitin, a biopolymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. By offering these products online, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition industries, contributing to a more sustainable food system for animals and, ultimately, humans.

Hexafly

Seed Round in 2016
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, that focuses on developing sustainable products derived from the farming of Black Soldier Fly larvae. Established in 2016, Hexafly operates within the circular economy by converting food waste into valuable resources, including insect oil and protein for aquaculture and animal feed, as well as Frass, a plant nutrition compound. The company also produces Chitin, a biopolymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. By offering these products online, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition industries, contributing to a more sustainable food system for animals and, ultimately, humans.

Ambrosia

Seed Round in 2016
Industrial/Organic is an organic waste solutions provider that offers infrastructure-as-a-service to waste industry. The company converts food scraps into high-value resources in a distributed facility model.

Novoloop

Angel Round in 2016
Novoloop is a company focused on transforming hard-to-recycle plastics into high-quality performance materials, effectively creating a circular economy for plastic waste. Through its innovative platform, known as Lifecycling™, Novoloop utilizes almost any type of plastic waste to produce materials that are molecularly identical to traditional products. This process not only diverts plastics from landfills but also results in materials with a lower carbon footprint compared to conventional virgin materials. By providing sustainable alternatives, Novoloop helps brands and manufacturers achieve their sustainability objectives while ensuring that quality standards are maintained. The company's mission is to foster a world where waste is minimized and material reuse is maximized, thus expanding the possibilities for plastics that currently lack viable futures.

Novoloop

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Novoloop is a company focused on transforming hard-to-recycle plastics into high-quality performance materials, effectively creating a circular economy for plastic waste. Through its innovative platform, known as Lifecycling™, Novoloop utilizes almost any type of plastic waste to produce materials that are molecularly identical to traditional products. This process not only diverts plastics from landfills but also results in materials with a lower carbon footprint compared to conventional virgin materials. By providing sustainable alternatives, Novoloop helps brands and manufacturers achieve their sustainability objectives while ensuring that quality standards are maintained. The company's mission is to foster a world where waste is minimized and material reuse is maximized, thus expanding the possibilities for plastics that currently lack viable futures.

Re-Nuble

Seed Round in 2015
Re-Nuble, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in New York that specializes in the production of bio-derived liquid fertilizers designed for hydroponic growers. Founded in 2011, Re-Nuble employs a unique organic cycling science technology to convert unrecoverable vegetative food byproducts into sustainable liquid nutrients. This closed-loop process not only enhances microbial activity in the plant root zone but also reduces landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The company's product offerings include liquid concentrate fertilizers that support structural and foliar growth in plants, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical fertilizers. Re-Nuble distributes its products through retail outlets and online channels primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, aiming to promote more sustainable and environmentally friendly growing practices within the agricultural community.
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