Circularity Capital is a specialist private equity firm that invests in European SMEs operating within the circular economy. The firm focuses on scaling companies that provide innovative solutions to reduce resource use and improve sustainability.

Circularity Capital

Circularity Capital was founded as an independent investment manager in 2015, with a mission to deliver value for investors by supporting growth and innovation in the circular economy. We are a supportive hands-on investor and use our team’s specialist expertise and knowledge in the circular economy to support the businesses we back. Circularity’s investors comprise of pension funds, fund of funds, insurance companies and leading single family offices.

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Every year, one third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally. That's the equivalent of feeding two billion people, more than twice the number of undernourished people across the globe. 

Our investee company Matsmart - Motatos is the leading D2C e-commerce retailer of overstock dry foods and consumer products. The company is driving a clear and positive environmental impact by reducing the amount of food that would otherwise be disposed or go to landfill.

Initially founded to support with food waste on a local level, the team has - to date - recirculated more than 60,000 tonnes of food and consumer products. 

Find out more: https://bit.ly/49KZbmL 

#FoodWaste #eCommerce #Redistribution #CircularEconomy #ImpInv

Our portfolio company Shark Solutions was recently announced as a finalist in the Capgemini Nordic Sustainability Tech Award 2023. 

From 60 nominations, Shark Solutions was named in the top 3 finalists for Denmark, recognised for its work in giving new life to post-consumer PVB from damaged windshields and building glass, transforming material into superior alternative raw materials and keeping materials in the value chain for longer.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3PIGcz1

#ImpInv #Recycling #Sustainability #PVB #Windshields

According to the United Nations, 8kg of e-waste has been created per person worldwide in 2023 - a total weight heavier than the Great Wall of China. 

When it comes to tackling e-waste, a growing number of companies are seeking to disrupt the dated, linear ‘take-make-dispose’ methods of production and consumption to curb escalating volumes and unlock the commercial opportunities offered by circular business models. 

Our investee companies P2i and Grover are leading the way when it comes to tackling e-waste,  sharing the commonality that e-waste should be considered a last resort, not a first choice. Tackling some of the most common factors behind the origination of e-waste, including extending product lifecycles, the businesses are turning a challenging situation into a future-proof solution for the industry of tomorrow. 

Read more: https://bit.ly/3G56lEJ 

#ImpInv #eWaste #ProductLifecycle #ElectronicWaste #Technology

Our investee company Winnow has partnered with DayBlink GPO, a leader in the hospitality industry.

The collaboration celebrates a shared vision for a circular future, working to empower luxury hotels with the tools to excel in environmental stewardship. 

Winnow was selected for its proven success in food waste management, cutting-edge AI technology and financial impact. As part of the agreement, Winnow has also been selected as the preferred food waste management vendor for The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), showcasing its commitment to elevating a circular economy in luxury hospitality. 

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3sCU9YM 

#ImpInv #FoodWaste #WasteManagement #Technology #Sustainability

We’re delighted to announce that Circularity Capital portfolio company CERAFILTEC has been awarded two International Standards for organisational management certifications – ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 - in Germany and Dubai. 

ISO 9001 demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to quality management and customer satisfaction, while ISO 14001 is aligned to environmental impact and sustainability. 

Performed in the context of the circular economy, conformity assessments, such as ISO accreditations, add credibility to the statement that a businesses products, services and/or operations meet specific requirements, thereby providing confidence in aspects such as recyclability, reusability and repairability. 

Learn more about CERAFILTEC: https://bit.ly/3vZdKAJ

#ImpInv #Environment #QMS #Certifications #Sustainability

Pleased to announce that circularity investee PackBenefit has joined the REDYSIGN consortium.

Funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), the four-year initiative aims to redesign and develop fresh food packaging to make it fully bio-based, smart and recyclable at conventional paper recycling mills. 

The end product will ensure the efficient use of chemicals, water and energy, while supporting the reduction of GHG emissions, energy use and material consumption. 

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3M6jwZM
#ImpInv #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Biobased #Packaging

Recent insight from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe reveals that fashion is responsible for 10% of humanity's carbon emissions - more than international flights and shipping combined! 

In this article, Circularity founding partner David Mowat explains why the mandatory inclusion of textiles within harmonised European EPR schemes would give fashion brands an unexpected wake up call. 

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3u7ETy4
#ImpInv #CircularEconomy #Textiles #Fashion #EPR

Every year, more than 380 billion m3 of municipal wastewater is produced globally, with predictions from the European Investment Bank suggesting that volumes will increase by upwards of 24% before 2030. 

One company leading the charge when it comes to tackling the issue is Circularity investee CERAFILTEC. The company designs and manufactures ceramic ultrafiltration membrane solutions used for the treatment of drinking water, as well as wastewater for re-use, desalination and industrial applications.

Ultrafiltration membranes are a key enabler for both increased water quality and re-use through the removal of microplastics and industrial pollutants like PFAS to expand clean water access, in addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3PrLwYu
#ImpInv #CircularEconomy #Wastewater #Ultrafiltration #Water

We’re delighted to share details of our latest investment in Matsmart - Motatos, the leading D2C e-commerce retailer of overstock dry foods and consumer products.
 
By reselling overstock goods that retailers can't buy, Matsmart-Motatos tackles the issue of waste in the food supply chain. Since 2013, the company has recirculated over 60,000 tonnes of food and consumer products.
 
We are pleased to be bringing Circularity's specialist network and   capabilities to support the next phase of Matsmart-Motatos's expansion.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3sFOEZu
#ImpInv #GrowthEquity #CircularEconomy #eCommerce #Overstock #FMCG

In a bid to tackle global food waste, Circularity investee Winnow has partnered with Ne'ma - the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative in the UAE. Covering farms, producers and distributors, its primary objective is to challenge existing behaviours and attitudes, fostering a national social norm around responsible consumption. 

Joining as a technical partner, Winnow will support the initiative with data, benchmarking and best practices for the HoReCa sector. The collaboration will see the two develop an API integration that enables Winnow users to directly contribute to the UAE's food waste baseline - aligning with its mission to halve food waste by 2030. 

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Q0dtXI
#ImpInv #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #FoodWaste #Technology

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