Circular Economy Startups

Dame creates toxin-free, reusable period products including organic cotton tampons, reusable pads, and period pants as sustainable alternatives to conventional disposable menstrual products. The company sells directly to consumers while addressing period poverty and environmental impact through activism and partnerships.

3 investors

Defunkify manufactures plant-based laundry detergents designed to eliminate odors at the molecular level rather than masking them with fragrance, formulated as safe alternatives for sensitive skin and performance fabrics. The product line includes powder and liquid detergents marketed toward consumers seeking non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaning solutions.

3 investors

DePoly is a Swiss cleantech company developing chemical recycling processes to convert plastic waste back into virgin polymers. The company serves waste management and chemical industries seeking sustainable alternatives to virgin plastic production.

3 investors

digdig Inc. (formerly FUNEE Inc.) develops and operates fashion services, with a stated aim of building infrastructure to make fashion sustainable. The company is based in Japan.

3 investors

Dimension provides a tech-enabled platform to simplify waste management for companies of any size through customizable, on-demand pickup and disposal services managed via an online interface. The service combines independent contractors with digital tools to help businesses manage waste streams and track sustainability metrics.

3 investors

Distil operates a platform that helps global brands source products, providing information such as minimum order quantities, delivery timelines, regional availability, and shipping terms. It is positioned to help brands diversify production and support sustainable sourcing while protecting intellectual property.

3 investors

ECBF is a venture capital firm specializing in Europe's bioeconomy and circular economy, investing in companies across industries including food, agriculture, and materials that combine strong economic returns with systemic environmental impact. The firm manages €300 million and focuses on scaling pioneering founders building climate-neutral and regenerative solutions aligned with European environmental goals.

3 investors

Ecore transforms reclaimed rubber waste into performance products for various industries, keeping discarded rubber out of landfills through circular manufacturing processes. The company develops innovative materials and products designed to deliver performance, health, safety, and wellness benefits.

3 investors

Enaxiom develops HydroCool, a regenerative dual-purpose cooling system for data centres that reduces energy use, recycles and regenerates water, and recovers heat for reuse. It targets data centre operators and AI infrastructure providers, positioning cooling as circular infrastructure compatible with immersion and direct-to-chip cooling.

3 investors

EnviCore converts waste streams from mining and industrial sectors into supplementary cementitious materials to reduce cement consumption and CO2 emissions. The company serves mining and construction clients seeking to achieve net-zero waste and emissions targets.

3 investors

EverDye develops biobased dyeing pigments and a low-heat, low-energy dyeing process aimed at reducing the carbon emissions, energy use, and toxic chemicals of textile dyeing. It targets fashion brands seeking more sustainable supply chains, integrating with their existing machinery and suppliers.

3 investors

Epoch Biodesign is a synthetic biology company that engineers enzymes to break down plastic waste into virgin-grade feedstocks at low energy and ambient conditions. The company serves fashion, automotive, and industrial companies seeking to meet circularity targets through scalable plastic recycling solutions.

3 investors

Fairbrics develops circular manufacturing processes that use captured waste CO2 as a feedstock to produce textile fibers, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Founded in 2019 by scientists applying molecular chemistry, the company targets the fashion and textile industry.

3 investors

Fairown provides technology that helps brands offer their products through subscription and financing models to support circular, waste-conscious consumption. It works with brands across the Baltics, Scandinavia, and the UK.

3 investors

Fairphone manufactures modular smartphones designed to be repaired, upgraded, and used for longer lifecycles. The company serves consumers who prioritize durability, sustainability, and fair labor practices, with a focus on reducing e-waste and ensuring ethical supply chains.

3 investors

FARO gives fashion brands a discreet outlet for overstock and returned clothing, using reconditioning and repair to resell traditionally unsellable inventory while protecting brand value. It focuses on fashion retail in emerging markets.

3 investors

FAST Metals recovers critical minerals — iron, alumina, titania, and rare earths — from industrial waste streams such as red mud, bauxite residue, and tailings using a low-temperature hydrometallurgical process that removes iron first, deployed via mobile modular skids at refinery sites. It serves alumina refineries and other waste producers by processing their liabilities, and supplies metals buyers seeking to diversify supply chains, with a focus on domestic (U.S.) critical mineral supply.

3 investors

Fat Llama operates a peer-to-peer rental marketplace where individuals can rent out their spare or rarely-used items to nearby people, with transactions fully insured. It serves consumers looking for a lower-cost alternative to buying or renting from traditional rental shops, while letting owners earn money from their possessions.

3 investors

Fattastic Technologies, founded in 2022, develops plant-based fat ingredients for use in food and other applications. It creates alternative fat formulations from plant-based oils for the food and ingredient industry.

3 investors

FAUME provides a turnkey resale solution for fashion and luxury brands, handling trade-in management, item authentication, reconditioning, pricing, and online and in-store secondhand sales. It offers omnichannel and cross-border tools, AI-driven pricing and logistics, and analytics to help brands launch and scale circular, secondhand business models across Europe and 30+ countries.

3 investors

Flaus manufactures an electric flosser device with sonic vibrations designed to simplify plaque removal and gum care. The product targets consumers seeking an easier alternative to traditional string floss, with clinical evidence of superior plaque removal.

3 investors

SunGod manufactures performance sunglasses made from 100% recycled plastic as part of its sustainable, circular product line; the limited-edition Miras model is co-branded with Formula E racing.

3 investors

A Japanese company presenting its corporate philosophy, vision, mission, and values around turning the value of things into what people are able to do. The page provides only mission/vision statements and no concrete description of products or services.

3 investors

Genomatica (Geno) develops biotechnology processes to produce bio-based chemicals and materials—such as 1,4-butanediol (BDO), butylene glycol for cosmetics, and plant-based nylon—as alternatives to fossil-fuel-derived inputs. It licenses and scales these technologies with industrial partners across the chemicals, beauty, and materials industries in the US, Europe, and Asia.

3 investors