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MacroCycle

Cambridge, US · Founded 2023 · 18 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

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MacroCycle uses a proprietary chemical process called SolvoGenesis, based on solvent systems and macrocyclic chemistry, to convert textile waste into pure polyester resin at low cost. Its products include MacroTEX, a 100% polyester made from textile waste, and MacroPACK, a virgin-grade PET resin for plastic bottles derived from end-of-life textiles.

Founders & leadership

MacroCycle was founded in 2023 by Stwart Peña Feliz and Jan-Georg Rosenboom.

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Stwart Peña FelizCo-Founder & CEOStewart Peña Feliz holds a degree in chemical engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from MIT Sloan. He has worked at ExxonMobil in operations and technical roles, and at Utility Global where he contributed to Series B fundraising, before co-founding MacroCycle Technologies, which converts textile and plastic waste into polyester resin and PET through its SolvoGenesis process.
JRJan-Georg Rosenboom
Jan-Georg RosenboomCo-founder & CTOJan-Georg Rosenboom is a chemical engineer with 12 years of experience at the intersection of polymer science and industrial implementation. He is an executive officer and director at MacroCycle, which converts textile waste into polyester resin and PET through a proprietary solvent-based process.

Board

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Catia CesariBoard director
TFTemple Fennell
Temple FennellMember Board of DirectorsCo-Founder and Managing Director at Clean Energy Ventures

Investors · 9

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2025–2026

▶$3MraisedMar 2026 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Temple FennellDirector
  • Catia CesariDirector
  • Stwart Pena FelizExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kristin TaylorDirector
  • Jan-Georg RosenboomExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Feb 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4MraisedFeb 2025 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Catia CesariDirector
  • Stwart Pena FelizExecutive Officer, Director
  • Temple FennellDirector
  • Jan-Georg RosenboomExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$7M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Jan 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does MacroCycle do?
MacroCycle uses a proprietary chemical process called SolvoGenesis, based on solvent systems and macrocyclic chemistry, to convert textile waste into pure polyester resin at low cost. Its products include MacroTEX, a 100% polyester made from textile waste, and MacroPACK, a virgin-grade PET resin for plastic bottles derived from end-of-life textiles.
Who founded MacroCycle?
MacroCycle was founded by Stwart Peña Feliz, Jan-Georg Rosenboom in 2023.
Who are MacroCycle's investors?
MacroCycle's investors include Circular Innovation Fund, Collaborative Fund, Neotribe Ventures, Volta Circle, Clean Energy Venture, Clean Energy Ventures, Cycle Capital, KdT Ventures and 1 more.
How much funding has MacroCycle raised?
MacroCycle has disclosed $7M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is MacroCycle headquartered?
MacroCycle is headquartered in Cambridge, US.