Circular Economy Startups

MOA Food Tech develops sustainable food ingredients. The company is focused on producing alternative ingredients for the food industry.

4 investors

Mobile Club offers a subscription-based smartphone rental service in France, providing premium models such as recent Apple iPhones for a fixed monthly fee plus a deposit. The service includes breakage and theft insurance, 72-hour home delivery, and the option to swap devices every 20 months.

4 investors

Mobius Industry uses robotics, AI, and materials science to automate demanufacturing and recover high-value raw materials from electronic waste, bulky goods, and industrial scrap. The company operates in the recycling and urban mining space, aiming to build a circular economy and a domestic supply chain for critical materials.

4 investors

MoPhones sells refurbished ("renewed") mobile phones as a lower-cost, quality-assured alternative to new devices, with support for repairs, upgrades, and budget changes. It targets consumers in Kenya, with a focus on affordable device access across Africa.

4 investors

Mothership Materials converts industrial agricultural and food waste into non-food-competitive feedstocks for biomanufacturing, using patented modular technology deployed at waste sources to recover molecules such as sugar for precision fermentation and cellulose for fibers. It targets biomanufacturing companies seeking lower-cost inputs than conventional food supply chains.

4 investors

Murfy is a French company offering at-home repair services for large household appliances (washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, refrigerators, etc.) at a fixed price, along with online self-diagnostic tools, repair tutorials, and a marketplace for refurbished appliances. It also collects used appliances for reconditioning and runs a training academy for appliance repair technicians, serving consumers across France.

4 investors

Naturbeads develops biodegradable cellulose microspheres to replace microplastics in consumer products such as cosmetics and paints. The company serves manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and industrial coatings sectors, operating in the sustainable materials and circular economy space.

4 investors

Nordsense provides IoT sensor technology and data analytics for waste management optimization, serving cities, municipalities, waste operators, and facility managers across Europe, Israel, and North America.

4 investors

Nova Carbon develops sustainable carbon fiber materials and intermediate composite formats (tapes, mats, preforms) designed for industrial manufacturing processes including infusion, prepreg, and thermoforming. The company serves marine, boating, and industrial sectors seeking lightweight, recyclable composite parts with consistent mechanical performance.

4 investors

Optoro provides software and services for managing retail returns, including a customer-facing returns portal, data-driven processing technology, and secondary sales channels designed to reduce landfill waste and support circular economy practices.

4 investors

Oshi produces plant-based seafood alternatives, including salmon and white fish fillets made from soy protein and mycoprotein, as well as plant-based filet mignon. The company sells direct-to-consumer frozen food products designed as sustainable protein alternatives.

4 investors

Otrium operates an online marketplace offering discounted fashion and apparel, featuring brand collaborations and seasonal collections with promotional pricing.

4 investors

PANGAIA develops premium lifestyle apparel and products using bio-based, regenerative, recycled, and responsibly sourced materials. The B Corp-certified company targets consumers seeking sustainable fashion alternatives with minimal environmental impact.

4 investors

Parcel Health produces Parcel Prompts, custom-designed compostable printed materials for pharmacies and healthcare providers to include with medication orders and shipments. The product helps build patient trust while reducing waste through secure, visible messaging on prescription labels and package inserts.

4 investors

Afterlife Ag collects food scraps from restaurants and food establishments and upcycles them to cultivate over 20 species of fresh, locally grown mushrooms. The company operates in the circular economy and agtech space with a focus on reducing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

4 investors

PeelON manufactures compostable packaging solutions for fresh produce that extend shelf life and reduce post-harvest losses. The company serves exporters, distributors, supermarkets, and consumers with both bulk shipment liners and retail-ready packing options.

4 investors

Phase Change develops smart materials designed to address environmental and social challenges. The company focuses on materials innovation for planetary impact.

4 investors

PHNX Materials refines industrial waste and byproduct streams into critical metals such as gallium, germanium, and silicon, along with products for the building materials and agriculture industries. It targets the semiconductor, defense, construction, and agriculture sectors in the United States as a domestic alternative to imported critical materials.

4 investors

Plenti offers subscription-based rental of consumer electronics and equipment (such as VR headsets, projectors, drones, gaming devices, and cleaning machines) with a fixed monthly fee that lets customers swap devices, and includes delivery, protection, and returns. It also provides equipment rental services for business events in Poland.

4 investors

Polymateria develops a proprietary plastic additive formulation that enables conventional plastics to biodegrade fully in natural environments without harming recycling streams. The technology, deployed as a masterbatch additive, allows plastics to remain functional during their service life, then convert to bioavailable waxes upon weathering before biodegrading within 1-2 years.

4 investors

Poseidona develops sustainable protein ingredients derived from recovered seaweeds, including agar-industry sidestreams and invasive algae, using a proprietary processing technology it is patenting. The ingredients are aimed at food product manufacturers seeking lower-environmental-impact alternatives to land-grown protein sources.

4 investors

Pretred manufactures products from waste tires and plastics with a focus on environmental sustainability. The company operates a manufacturing facility and serves environmentally conscious customers and businesses.

4 investors

Re-Nuble makes circular growing inputs for indoor agriculture, including ReNu Terra hydroponic grow mats and Away We Grow organic liquid nutrients derived from vegetative waste. Its products serve vertical farms, greenhouses, and home growers seeking higher yields, reduced pathogen risk, and less waste.

4 investors

Rebelstork is an online marketplace offering discounted baby gear, home, and kitchen products—including strollers, car seats, and other baby items—from top brands at reduced prices. It sells overstock and open-box products directly to consumers with daily deals.

4 investors