Investors in Recycling

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MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a non-equity startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK. Founded in 2009, it focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting high-potential startups across various industries globally. MassChallenge provides expert mentorship, a tailored curriculum, and access to corporate partners without taking any equity from the startups. Its programs, including specialized initiatives like MassChallenge FinTech and MassChallenge HealthTech, aim to facilitate partnerships between startups and established companies to drive innovation and growth. To date, MassChallenge has helped over 1,200 alumni raise more than $2 billion in funding and create over 65,000 jobs, demonstrating its significant impact on the global innovation ecosystem.
Made 104 investments in Recycling

SOSV

SOSV is a global venture capital firm founded in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Specializing in seed-to-growth stage investments, SOSV operates multiple accelerator programs worldwide, including HAX for hardware, IndieBio and RebelBio for life sciences, Chinaccelerator and MOX for cross-border internet ventures, Food-X for innovative food solutions, and dlab for blockchain technology. The firm focuses on investments in revolutionary deep technologies aimed at improving human and planetary health, as well as cross-border markets, particularly in Asia. SOSV invests in approximately 150 startups annually, providing support through its resources to accelerate product development and scaling. Over its two-decade history, SOSV has established a strong reputation, consistently ranking among the top venture capital firms globally.
Made 59 investments in Recycling

U.S. Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy is a government agency established in 1977, located in Washington, D.C. Its primary mission is to ensure the security and prosperity of the nation by tackling energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges. The Department focuses on promoting transformative scientific and technological solutions to address these issues, thereby supporting the country's energy needs and environmental sustainability.
Made 7 investments in Recycling

European Innovation Council

The EIC pilot supports top-class innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies and scientists with bright ideas and the ambition to scale up internationally. It brings together the parts of Horizon 2020 that provide funding, advice and networking opportunities for those at cutting edge of innovation.
Made 22 investments in Recycling

National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF), established in 1950 and located in Alexandria, Virginia, is an independent federal agency dedicated to advancing fundamental research and education across all scientific and engineering disciplines. With an annual budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF operates America's Seed Fund, which allocates nearly $200 million each year to support startups and small businesses through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. This initiative provides non-dilutive funding of up to $1.5 million to assist in research and development efforts, thereby facilitating the transformation of scientific discoveries into commercially viable products and services. By helping to de-risk technology, the NSF plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and addressing societal challenges through scientific advancements.
Made 82 investments in Recycling

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.
Made 16 investments in Recycling

Elemental Impact

Elemental Impact, established in 2009 and located in Honolulu, Hawaii, is an impact investment firm dedicated to fostering positive change through strategic investments. The firm focuses on supporting companies in the energy, mobility, agriculture, circular economy, and water sectors. Elemental Impact aims to improve systems that significantly affect people's lives and has actively invested in numerous startups to facilitate this mission. By providing financial backing and resources, Elemental Impact contributes to the growth of innovative solutions that address critical global challenges.
Made 4 investments in Recycling

Speedinvest

SpeedInvest GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2011. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on technology-related startups across Europe, particularly in sectors such as deep tech, fintech, insurtech, consumer tech, and marketplaces. The firm typically invests between €0.25 million and €3 million in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, while preferring to acquire minority stakes of up to 20% in its portfolio companies. SpeedInvest aims to be actively involved in the companies it invests in, often taking on operational roles for six months to one year. With additional offices in cities like San Francisco, Berlin, Paris, and London, SpeedInvest leverages a global network to support entrepreneurs in building successful businesses, thus contributing to the development of Europe’s startup ecosystem.
Made 10 investments in Recycling

IndieBio

IndieBio is an accelerator firm established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in New York. It specializes in startups that utilize synthetic biology to address significant global challenges. IndieBio runs four-month accelerator programs aimed at both companies and teams with innovative ideas, focusing on seed-stage and early-stage investments. The firm typically invests $250,000, providing $50,000 in exchange for eight percent equity in biotech startups, with the possibility of an additional $25,000 as a convertible loan note. IndieBio prioritizes investments in businesses that leverage biology as the core of their technology, particularly in life sciences, biotechnology, and related fields. The firm favors teams with a minimum of two co-founders and is open to investing in startups from various geographical locations.
Made 15 investments in Recycling

Antler

Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm founded in Singapore in 2017, focused on identifying and investing in exceptional individuals and early-stage technology companies with the potential to become defining businesses of tomorrow. With a presence in major entrepreneurial hubs across six continents, Antler supports startups from inception through to growth, providing assistance in team formation, business model validation, and capital investment at the pre-seed stage and beyond. Since its inception, Antler has invested in over 200 companies, with a notable emphasis on diversity; 40% of these companies have at least one female co-founder and founders represent 70 different nationalities. The firm has established multiple funds targeting various regions, including Southeast Asia and East Africa, and aims to build long-term relationships with its portfolio companies as a committed investor and supporter.
Made 17 investments in Recycling

Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a venture capital investment firm based in Ottawa, established in 2001. The organization focuses on funding and supporting Canadian cleantech projects, helping companies advance innovative technologies to market. SDTC's investments span various sectors, including agriculture, energy efficiency, green buildings, transportation, and waste management. By fostering the growth of these companies, SDTC aims to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and generate export opportunities while delivering environmental and health benefits to Canadians. Operating independently, SDTC collaborates with a diverse network of partners from private industry, academia, and government, both domestically and internationally, to enhance the impact of its initiatives. The organization receives funding from the Government of Canada to further its mission.
Made 30 investments in Recycling

GFL Environmental

GFL Environmental Inc. is a comprehensive environmental services company specializing in both solid and liquid waste management. With over forty years of experience, GFL operates across Canada and the United States, providing a range of services that include the collection, transportation, transfer, recycling, and disposal of non-hazardous solid waste. The company's solid waste management division is its primary revenue source, while its offerings also encompass liquid waste management and soil remediation services. GFL's integrated operations are structured into various divisions, including liquid waste, solid waste haulage, solid waste transfer, and excavation services, allowing it to effectively address diverse waste management needs across its extensive geographical footprint.
Made 11 investments in Recycling

Bpifrance

Bpifrance Financement S.A. is a French financial institution that provides a wide range of financing solutions and support services for businesses at various stages of their development. Established in 1980 and based in Maisons-Alfort, France, the company offers medium to long-term loans, export insurance, real estate and equipment leasing, and working capital loans. Bpifrance also invests in startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and mid-cap companies through direct investments and fund management activities. Additionally, it provides consulting services for executives and training for CEOs, aiming to facilitate innovation and growth. Bpifrance was formed from the merger of several entities in July 2013, including OSEO, CDC Entreprises, and FSI, to enhance its role in supporting the financing of the French economy.
Made 10 investments in Recycling

Advantage X

Advantage Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1992 and based in New Orleans, Louisiana, with additional offices across the United States. The firm specializes in growth equity, lending, and mezzanine debt capital investments, primarily targeting small businesses at various stages of development, from early to later stages, excluding seed investments. Advantage Capital focuses on investing in low-income communities, both urban and rural, and supports state and local economic development initiatives. It seeks opportunities in sectors such as communication, information technology, telecommunications, business services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, and energy, while also considering investments in rural agricultural businesses. The firm typically makes initial investments ranging from $0.5 million to $10 million in companies with sales of less than $5 million, with potential for larger investments based on milestones. Advantage Capital also provides various forms of debt capital and prefers co-investing with other firms. The firm is committed to addressing the financing needs of underserved areas and fostering economic growth in communities lacking traditional sources of risk capital.
Made 51 investments in Recycling

FJ Labs

FJ Labs is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2015 by Fabrice Grinda. The firm is stage-agnostic, focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as B2B, B2C, financial services, mobile technology, advertisement technology, e-commerce, food technology, gaming, health technology, real estate technology, restaurant technology, ridesharing, SaaS, and virtual reality. FJ Labs invests primarily in seed and Series A rounds, with an investment range between $50,000 and $5,000,000. The firm has backed notable companies including Alibaba Group, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, ADORE ME, and Earnest.
Made 10 investments in Recycling

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is a non-departmental public body established in 2007 and based in Swindon, United Kingdom. Funded by a government grant, it supports innovation in science and technology by providing funding services to businesses across various sectors and regions. The organization aims to drive productivity and economic growth by facilitating advancements that contribute to the UK’s economic landscape. In addition to funding, Innovate UK offers a range of services and information related to business and economic development, thereby fostering a supportive environment for innovation.
Made 13 investments in Recycling

Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with additional offices in major cities across North America. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and late-stage pre-IPO investments, focusing on companies with an alumni connection and supported by established institutional lead investors. Alumni Ventures aims to provide accredited investors, particularly alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, with access to diversified venture portfolios that span various sectors and geographic regions. The firm typically invests between $0.01 million and $3 million and does not require board or observer seats in its portfolio companies. Through its managed fund families, Alumni Ventures enables investors to participate in a collaborative investment approach, fostering connections among alumni while facilitating investment opportunities in innovative ventures.
Made 9 investments in Recycling

Almi Invest

Almi Invest is a venture capital firm based in Sweden, established in 2009. It focuses on investing in Swedish startups with promising, scalable business models led by motivated entrepreneurs. Almi Invest operates seven regionally based funds, managing a total capital of SEK 1 billion. The firm typically makes initial investments ranging from SEK 2 million to SEK 4 million, with the potential to invest up to SEK 10 million over the lifetime of a venture. Almi Invest emphasizes a strong entrepreneurial team and an initial revenue stream over specific industry sectors, allowing for diverse investment opportunities across technology, fintech, life sciences, and sustainability sectors, among others. The firm partners with other investors, acquiring a maximum of 50 percent of shares in a new issuance, and reinvests generated yields, functioning as an Evergreen Fund. Half of its funding originates from European Union structural funds, complemented by regional investors and its founding organization, ALMI Företagspartner.
Made 16 investments in Recycling

Waste Management

Waste Management, Inc. is a prominent provider of integrated environmental solutions in North America, serving over 21 million customers across the United States and Canada. The company operates the largest network of recycling facilities, transfer stations, and landfills in the industry, including 263 active landfills and approximately 332 transfer stations. Waste Management serves a diverse range of customer segments, including municipalities, construction sites, healthcare facilities, and commercial buildings. As the largest residential recycler in North America, the company aims to manage over 20 million tons of recyclable material annually. Additionally, Waste Management is involved in renewable energy initiatives, utilizing landfill gas to generate electricity through its beneficial-use projects. By the end of 2014, these projects were capable of powering nearly 500,000 homes, underscoring the company's commitment to innovative waste solutions and sustainability.
Made 18 investments in Recycling

DCVC

DCVC is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in investing in seed and early-stage companies across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, exascale computing, climate technology, engineering, materials science, robotics, space, water, biology, defense, and security. With a team of experienced venture capitalists, technology entrepreneurs, and engineers, DCVC has a proven track record, having invested in over 150 companies and achieved 40 significant exits. In 2018, the firm expanded its focus with the launch of DCVC Bio, which invests in early-stage startups in computational biology. This branch targets innovations in synthetic biology, medicine, and agriculture, emphasizing teams that leverage advancements in genetic sequencing, artificial intelligence, and automation to drive transformative changes in the life sciences. Both divisions of DCVC are committed to supporting entrepreneurs who are advancing technology and creating impactful solutions in their respective fields.
Made 4 investments in Recycling

Enhanced Capital

Enhanced Capital Partners, founded in 1999 and headquartered in New York City, is a national investment firm specializing in equity and debt investments in small and mid-sized companies across the United States. With over $400 million under management, the firm focuses on various sectors, including healthcare technology, renewable energy, and affordable housing projects. Enhanced Capital employs a flexible investment approach that includes offering tax credits, tax credit lending, and impact lending to foster the growth and expansion of businesses. The firm manages multiple funds that primarily target the lower middle market, utilizing federal and state incentive programs along with public policy investment strategies to maximize growth potential and support rapid development for its portfolio companies.

Katapult Group

Katapult is an accelerator and venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 2016. It specializes in early-stage technology startups that aim to address environmental and societal challenges through exponential technologies. The firm focuses on areas such as clean energy, resource efficiency, food and water, education, health, and diversity, among others. Katapult offers a structured program lasting three months, with the possibility of a one-month follow-up, providing up to $100,000 in funding while taking an 8% equity stake in each startup. The firm actively invests in various regions, seeking to support innovative solutions that foster sustainability and societal progress.
Made 3 investments in Recycling

Rubio Impact Ventures

Rubio Impact Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, established in 2015. The firm focuses on mid to late-stage investments in sectors such as nutrition, fitness, and medicine, with a particular commitment to supporting vulnerable populations, including the young and the elderly. It emphasizes opportunities in education, employment, and environmental sustainability, avoiding investments in start-ups, infrastructure, real estate, and government-backed enterprises. Rubio Impact Ventures typically makes equity investments ranging from €0.5 million to €8 million in companies located in the Netherlands. The firm aims to drive positive social impact through its investment strategy while supporting innovative technologies across various sectors, including healthcare, clean technology, and food technology.
Made 6 investments in Recycling

The Recycling Partnership

The Recycling Partnership is a national nonprofit organization established in 2003, dedicated to enhancing recycling efforts throughout the United States. Focused primarily on residential recycling, the organization aims to improve participation rates, which currently average less than 50 percent despite over half of U.S. communities having access to recycling programs. The Recycling Partnership utilizes leveraged seed grants and forms partnerships to stimulate commitments and investments in recycling initiatives. By investing in community programs and system solutions, it seeks to create a more effective and efficient recycling system across the country. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates with the goal of fostering sustainable practices and increasing the overall effectiveness of recycling in American communities.

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's primary economic development agency, operating as a non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government. Its mission is to foster economic growth by supporting the development of innovative, high-wage industries with a strong international presence. The organization plays a crucial role in assisting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in securing financing, helping them engage with funders and access the necessary capital for expansion. Scottish Enterprise invests through its arm, the Scottish Investment Bank, which focuses on various sectors, including renewable energy, life sciences, and creative industries. The firm engages in both direct and fund-of-fund investing, typically providing financial support in the form of equity or loans ranging from £0.01 million to £10 million. Additionally, it collaborates with public and private sectors and works alongside UK and international investors to enhance the funding landscape for Scottish businesses. Through these initiatives, Scottish Enterprise aims to create a sustainable economic impact and strengthen the funding market within Scotland.
Made 5 investments in Recycling

Startmate

Startmate is an accelerator based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2010. It specializes in providing mentorship and seed financing to founders of internet and software startups in Australia and New Zealand. The program invests AUD $75,000 for a 7.5% equity stake in selected startups. Over a three-month period, participants receive guidance from over 40 experienced founders, legal advice, and an opportunity to visit Silicon Valley. The program culminates in two demo days held in Sydney and Melbourne, where startups present their ventures to early-stage investors. By focusing on technically-oriented founders, Startmate aims to help them build world-class companies that address customer needs.
Made 2 investments in Recycling

Reconomy

Reconomy Recycling Solutions Ltd is a UK-based materials recycling company that operates primarily in East Anglia and the South Midlands. It manages a network of Materials Recycling Facilities located in Wellingborough, Soham, and Corby, alongside various collection and transfer operations. Reconomy specializes in recycling and resource management services, assisting clients in effectively handling waste products. The company's offerings aim to enhance recycling and reuse opportunities, thereby helping clients reduce their carbon footprints and achieve their corporate social responsibility goals related to waste management and sustainability.
Made 2 investments in Recycling

Hitachi Ventures

Hitachi Ventures, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, serves as the corporate venture capital arm of Hitachi Group. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies that tackle significant technological challenges across various sectors, including IT, industrial automation, cloud services, mobility, energy, and smart medicine. With an initial fund of USD 150 million, Hitachi Ventures targets Series A, B, and C funding rounds for leading startups in Europe, Israel, and North America. The firm emphasizes collaboration with prominent technology hubs and co-investors to enhance its portfolio companies' growth. By leveraging Hitachi's extensive expertise and global network, Hitachi Ventures aims to support advancements that contribute to societal improvement and innovation.
Made 1 investments in Recycling

EIB

European Investment Bank (EIB) provides lending, borrowing, and treasury services primarily in the European Union. The company offers project loans for the public and private sectors; loans to banks and other intermediaries; structured finance products; guarantees and securitization instruments for senior and subordinated debts; project bonds; equity and fund investment products such as infrastructure equity and debt funds, and environmental funds; and venture capital funds and security packages for funds. The company also offers microfinance; risk sharing finance for research, development, and innovation projects; finance and technical expertise for sustainable energy projects; infrastructure project advisory services; support for urban development projects; guarantees for transport infrastructure; and funding for public-private partnerships and small- and medium-sized enterprises. EIB serves the transportation, global loans, energy, industry, health, education, water, sewerage, infrastructure, services, telecommunications, agriculture, and fisheries sectors. European Investment Bank was founded in 1958 and is based in Luxembourg.
Made 3 investments in Recycling

BDC Capital

BDC Capital Inc. is the private equity and venture capital arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada, focusing on direct and fund of funds investments. It specializes in various financing options, including subordinate, recapitalization, bridge, and venture capital, targeting middle market, later stage, and small to medium-sized businesses. BDC Capital engages in venture capital activities across all stages, from seed funding to pre-IPO financing, with a particular emphasis on technology and healthcare sectors. Its investment strategy includes a commitment to supporting women-led firms and spans industries such as life sciences, telecommunications, information technology, and advanced technologies. The firm typically invests between CAD 0.1 million and CAD 35 million, often seeking minority stakes and board representation in its portfolio companies. BDC Capital prefers to exit investments within three to five years, utilizing strategies such as initial public offerings and strategic sales. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Montreal, the firm also has offices in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta, focusing its investments primarily within Canada.
Made 11 investments in Recycling

Chalmers Ventures

Chalmers Ventures AB is a venture capital firm based in Gothenburg, Sweden, specializing in the incubation, seed, early venture, and growth capital stages of investment. Founded in 1997, the firm focuses on companies with a clear connection to the Gothenburg region and Sweden, particularly in sectors such as information and communications technology, new materials, environmental engineering, medical technology, and biotechnology. Chalmers Ventures does not invest in industries related to weapons or drugs. The firm typically invests between SEK 0.05 million and SEK 10 million, with a maximum investment limit of SEK 15 million per company across all phases. It prefers to take minority stakes in companies, particularly those that have participated in its incubation and accelerator programs. Additionally, Chalmers Ventures engages in coaching and business development to support the growth of its portfolio companies.
Made 6 investments in Recycling

Biffa

Biffa plc is an integrated waste management company based in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, established in 1912. It operates in two main segments: Collections and Resources & Energy. Biffa provides a comprehensive range of services, including waste collection, recycling, treatment, processing, and disposal for households, businesses, and public sector clients. Its offerings cover general waste collection, dry mixed recycling, food waste collection, hazardous waste treatment, and specialized services such as skip hire and asbestos disposal. The company also focuses on energy generation from waste and the production and sale of recovered commodities, including paper, glass, metals, and plastics. With a fleet of 2,800 vehicles, Biffa serves various sectors, including construction, hospitality, logistics, and utilities, while also providing environmental consultancy and compliance schemes.
Made 6 investments in Recycling

Republic Services

Republic Services, Inc. is a leading provider of non-hazardous solid waste management services in the United States, offering collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling solutions for residential, commercial, and municipal customers. The company's operations encompass curbside waste collection, the provision of waste containers, and rental of compactors. In addition, Republic Services processes and sells recyclable materials, including corrugated containers, newsprint, aluminum, and glass. As of the end of 2019, the company operated 340 collection facilities, 212 transfer stations, 189 active landfills, and 79 recycling processing centers across 41 states and Puerto Rico. With a commitment to sustainability, Republic Services also engages in landfill gas-to-energy projects and educational initiatives aimed at promoting environmental awareness. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company continues to play a significant role in the waste management industry, focusing on efficient and responsible waste disposal practices.
Made 4 investments in Recycling

Massachusetts Capital Resource

Massachusetts Capital Resource Company, founded in 1977 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, serves as a private investment firm focused on addressing the funding gap for growing companies. The company provides risk capital in the form of mezzanine financing, long-term debt, and equity investments, specifically targeting emerging growth and middle-market firms. Its primary sectors of interest include manufacturing, distribution, service, and technology. By offering tailored investment solutions, Massachusetts Capital complements the financing available from senior lenders and equity investors, thereby supporting the growth and acquisition needs of companies operating in Massachusetts.

World Fund

World Fund is the largest European Climate Tech venture capital fund dedicated to investing in startups that address the climate crisis. The fund concentrates on key emitting sectors, including Energy, Food and Agriculture, Manufacturing, Buildings, and Transport. It seeks to bridge two critical investment gaps in climate technology: facilitating the transition of innovations from the laboratory to the marketplace and supporting the scaling of technologies beyond the pilot stage. World Fund invests in companies from Seed to Series B stages, providing essential capital and support for early-stage ventures. Established by a team of founders, World Fund aims to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable solutions to combat climate change.

Temasek Holdings

Temasek Holdings, established in 1974 and based in Singapore, is an investment company managing a diversified portfolio valued at approximately S$242 billion. The firm actively invests across various sectors, including telecommunications, media and technology, financial services, transportation, consumer products, real estate, life sciences, and energy. Temasek focuses on long-term investment themes such as transforming economies, growing middle-income populations, deepening comparative advantages, and supporting emerging champions. Its investment strategy encompasses a combination of liquid assets, listed and unlisted equities, and private equity opportunities, with a notable emphasis on mid-stage technology and life sciences investments through its private equity arm, Temasek Capital Management. Furthermore, Temasek aims to be the preferred investor for companies in Singapore and internationally, reflecting its commitment to global investment opportunities.
Made 2 investments in Recycling

HAX

HAX is a venture capital program that accelerates hardware startups through an intensive support system, operating primarily in Shenzhen and San Francisco. Founders begin their journey in Shenzhen, focusing on rapid prototyping and the development of various aspects of their business, including marketing strategies and business plans. Once they refine their products, teams transition to San Francisco, where the emphasis shifts to business development, fundraising, and establishing connections with corporates, investors, and media. HAX also offers specialized programs like HAX Growth, a seven-week bootcamp for launching B2C and B2B hardware startups, and HAX Boost, which helps selected teams enhance their sales and marketing strategies over six weeks. Founded in 2012, HAX is part of SOSV and targets technology companies that aim to create meaningful advancements in sustainability, industrial automation, and human health. The program continues to support startups beyond the initial phases, providing resources and guidance as they grow.
Made 9 investments in Recycling

Valor Equity Partners

Valor Equity Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Chicago, established in 1995. The firm specializes in making investments across various stages of company development, including seed-stage, early-stage, growth-stage, and late-stage investments. Valor primarily focuses on sectors such as industrial products, manufacturing, infrastructure services, healthcare, food technology, retail technology, fintech, and clean energy. The firm seeks to partner with high-growth companies and entrepreneurs who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and industry transformation. Investment sizes typically range from $10 million to $75 million for new platforms, while add-on investments do not have a minimum size requirement. Valor Equity Partners primarily invests in North America and India, aiming to support companies with revenues between $30 million and $200 million. The firm prefers to take a leading role in investments, pursuing both control and non-control equity opportunities.
Made 4 investments in Recycling

Rockstart

Rockstart is an accelerator and venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2011. It focuses on incubating and investing in early-stage startups, particularly in the sectors of energy, health, agrifood, and emerging technologies. Rockstart aims to empower purpose-driven founders by providing access to capital, mentorship, and a robust network of partners and investors. The firm has established itself as a global player in startup acceleration, offering customized programs that foster collaboration between startups and corporates. With additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia, Rockstart has invested in more than 230 startups, helping them raise over €90 million and create over 700 jobs. The firm also manages specialized funds, such as Rockstart Emerging Tech, which targets innovative sectors including artificial intelligence and blockchain.
Made 5 investments in Recycling

Lowercarbon Capital

Lowercarbon Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and based in Jackson, Wyoming. The firm focuses on funding research and investing in technologies aimed at reducing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. It supports scientists, inventors, and entrepreneurs dedicated to developing solutions that lower emissions, remove carbon, and actively cool the planet. Lowercarbon Capital targets investments across various sectors, including commercial services, commercial transportation, energy equipment, utilities, computer hardware, and software, with a particular emphasis on companies that contribute to carbon emission reduction.
Made 4 investments in Recycling

Planet A

Founded in 2020, Planet A is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany. The firm seeks to impact investments.
Made 2 investments in Recycling

Waste Connections

Waste Connections, Inc. is a major integrated solid waste services company operating primarily in the United States and Canada. It provides a range of services including waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling, serving over six million customers across residential, commercial, industrial, and energy sectors. The company operates 103 active landfills, as well as 157 transfer stations and 81 recycling facilities. Waste Connections strategically targets secondary and suburban markets with strong demographic growth, often avoiding competitive urban areas. Approximately 50% of its revenue comes from markets where the company holds exclusive rights to provide waste services. Additionally, through its R360 Environmental Solutions subsidiary, Waste Connections is a leading provider of non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment and disposal services in key natural resource regions in the U.S. Following its merger with Progressive Waste in 2016, the company expanded its operations into Canada, contributing 12% of its consolidated revenue in 2023 from this market.
Made 5 investments in Recycling

Fondaction

Fondaction is a Montreal-based investment firm established in 1996, specializing in both direct and fund of fund investments, primarily in small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, with a strong emphasis on clean energy and agri-food. The firm engages in private equity and venture capital investments, targeting companies at various stages, including seed, startup, and later-stage transactions, primarily within Quebec. Fondaction's direct investments range from CAD 0.5 million to CAD 10 million, while fund investments typically fall between CAD 0.5 million and CAD 75 million per transaction. With a commitment to socially responsible finance, Fondaction integrates sustainable development principles into its investment strategy, supporting over 1,050 SMEs and contributing to job creation in the region. The organization manages assets exceeding one billion dollars, derived from retirement savings of more than 131,000 shareholders. Fondaction is recognized for its transparency in sustainable development practices and compliance with international reporting standards.
Made 9 investments in Recycling

Pre-IPO Capital Partners

Pre-IPO RMB Fund IV is a 2018 vintage venture capital fund managed by Pre-IPO Capital Partners. The fund is located in Shanghai and will invest in China.

Circularity Capital

Circularity Capital LLP is a private equity firm based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializing in investments in growth-stage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the circular economy. The firm focuses on businesses that emphasize maintenance, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing, and product-as-a-service models, particularly those leveraging software and technology to enhance asset productivity. Established in 2014, Circularity Capital aims to support its investee companies in decoupling their growth from resource constraints while enhancing resource productivity and gaining a competitive edge. The firm typically invests between £1 million and £5 million and has a strong network and expertise in the circular economy, allowing it to identify and secure unique investment opportunities. Its investor base includes financial institutions, global corporations, and family offices, reflecting its commitment to combining specialized knowledge in the circular economy with quality private equity experience.
Made 5 investments in Recycling

MassVentures

MassVentures is a venture capital firm based in Waltham, Massachusetts, established in 1978 as a quasi-public corporation by the Massachusetts Legislature. The firm focuses on providing seed and early-stage funding to high-growth startups, facilitating their transition from concept to commercialization. MassVentures invests primarily in sectors such as information technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, e-commerce, mobile, manufacturing, and robotics. With a governance structure that includes an independent Board of Directors and management by experienced venture capitalists, MassVentures leverages the state's entrepreneurial spirit and innovation centers to support the Massachusetts innovation economy. The firm also offers accelerator programs to further assist emerging companies in their growth journey.
Made 11 investments in Recycling

ReFED

ReFED is a national non-profit that promotes data-driven solutions to reduce food loss and waste. It was launched in 2015.
Made 1 investments in Recycling

NOM

NOM Finance, the private equity and venture capital branch of NV NOM Investerings- En Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij voor Noord-Nederland, focuses on fostering the growth of businesses in Northern Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe. The firm specializes in investments across various sectors including agro and food, information technology, life sciences, cleantech, healthcare, and high-tech industries, while intentionally avoiding primary agriculture, retail, and regional services. NOM Finance provides funding for seed and startup ventures, expansion, restructuring, and management buy-outs, typically investing between €0.5 million and €2.5 million in equity and mezzanine financing, as well as offering deferred loans ranging from €0.05 million to €1.5 million. The firm usually seeks minority stakes in its portfolio companies and aims for exits within five to seven years. Established in 1974 and headquartered in Groningen, NOM Finance plays a vital role in supporting entrepreneurs throughout the various stages of their businesses.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization established in 1982 that serves as a vital capital provider and supporter of technology development in the region. Based in Philadelphia, it has invested over $170 million in more than 2,000 early-stage and established technology companies, fostering innovation primarily in information technology, health, and physical sciences. The organization not only provides financial support but also develops partnerships between universities and industries to accelerate the commercialization of scientific discoveries. By strengthening the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, Ben Franklin Technology Partners plays a crucial role in job creation and economic transformation in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Made 2 investments in Recycling

SFC Capital

SFC Capital is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in pre-seed and seed-stage startups. Founded in 2012, it is recognized as one of the UK's most active seed investors, providing capital and support to promising British startups across various sectors, including software, technology, e-commerce, consumer products, and hospitality. SFC Capital operates a unique investment model that combines its Angel Network and Seed Funds, allowing investors to engage with SEIS- and EIS-qualifying businesses either directly or through managed diversified portfolios. The firm also received a £10 million allocation from Business Investments as part of the Regional Angels Programme to further its mission of supporting early-stage companies throughout the UK. As an Appointed Representative of SFC Capital Partners Ltd, it is authorized and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.
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