Circular Economy Startups

Gitti is a Berlin-based beauty brand that develops plant-based nail polish, makeup, and skincare products formulated without controversial chemicals, emphasizing sustainable packaging and environmental responsibility. The company combines natural ingredients with scientific formulations and targets conscious consumers seeking eco-friendly beauty alternatives.

3 investors

GlamCorner is an online fashion rental platform that lets women access designer clothing and apparel for a fraction of retail price as a sustainable alternative to buying new. Founded in 2012 and B Corp certified, it serves the Australian market.

3 investors

Glanris produces designer biochar (Biocarbon) made from rice waste for use as a soil amendment, a filler in materials like asphalt, concrete, and drywall, and as a water and air filtration medium. The company applies biochar as a circular economy tool for carbon sequestration, reducing agricultural greenhouse gases, and providing affordable clean water technology.

3 investors

Goodvest is an investment platform that helps individuals invest their savings in sustainable and climate-focused funds aligned with environmental, social, and governance criteria. The company curates and offers investment funds supporting the ecological transition, renewable energy, low-carbon transport, and water access projects.

3 investors

Greenitio develops bio-based specialty ingredients that replace petrochemical and microplastic-based materials in cosmetics and personal care, using a patented green chemistry platform to convert natural polymers into biodegradable alternatives. Its materials target functions such as SPF boosting, texture, and stability, and address the EU's upcoming ban on intentionally added microplastics.

3 investors

Revore builds return and collection systems for reusable packaging and other returnable items, deployed at indoor sites such as offices, airports, universities, hospitals, pharmacies, retail chains, quick-service restaurants, and event arenas. The system collects reusable cups and lunch boxes as well as vapes, small electronics, and medical devices for circular economy and healthcare projects.

3 investors

Gross-Wen Technologies (GWT) develops the patented RAB algae-based system to treat municipal and industrial wastewater, recovering nutrients from the water and recycling the nutrient-rich algae into slow-release fertilizer. The company serves municipal and industrial clients seeking sustainable wastewater treatment.

3 investors

Halara is a fashion brand that designs women's clothing combining activewear-inspired fabrics with everyday wearability, using a made-to-order production model guided by community feedback to reduce waste.

3 investors

Holey Grail Donuts makes Hawaiian taro-based donuts sold directly to consumers. The company operates in the foodtech/consumer food space.

3 investors

HOLO Footwear designs and sells shoes made with eco-friendly materials, aiming to combine style, performance, and affordability. It is a consumer footwear brand marketing all-terrain shoes for versatile, active lifestyles.

3 investors

HURR operates a tech-first marketplace enabling people to rent and lend luxury fashion items instead of purchasing them, reducing waste in the fashion industry. The platform serves fashion consumers and serves as a community-driven solution to address environmental concerns related to fast fashion.

3 investors

Inherit operates a carbon removal facility that captures biogenic CO2 released during biogas production at wastewater treatment plants, liquefies it on-site, and transports it for permanent geological storage beneath the North Sea. The company serves businesses seeking verified carbon removal certificates to offset emissions.

3 investors

Philips develops health technology and consumer products for patients, healthcare providers, and households, with an emphasis on durable, recyclable products. Its offerings span personal health and home devices as well as medical technologies for clinicians.

3 investors

Interstate Waste Services (IWS) provides solid waste collection, hauling, transfer, recycling, and landfill/disposal services for commercial and municipal customers across the New York City boroughs, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and lower New York State. The company also runs sustainability programs including landfill gas recovery, green energy systems, and organic waste diversion.

3 investors

Inuru develops reusable packaging containers with dynamic electronic displays that show different brand information without requiring a return to the original manufacturer, enabling circular use across multiple supply chains in consumer goods.

3 investors

Jiminys produces dog food formulated with cricket protein to support digestive health and manage food sensitivities in dogs. The product is made in the USA, free from common allergens, and designed to reduce digestive issues while promoting sustainability.

3 investors

Kaffe Bueno upcycles coffee by-products into functional ingredients for consumer and industrial applications, operating as a sustainable biotech company focused on circular economy principles.

3 investors

Komham develops microbial technology to decompose organic waste and sells biomass recycling systems based on that research. The company operates in the waste treatment and environmental technology sector in Japan.

3 investors

Kultevat develops biomanufacturing using its Kultevar dandelion (TKS) to produce Kultra natural rubber and other biomaterials as regenerative, plant-based alternatives to petrochemical polymers like synthetic rubber. It partners with brands and manufacturers seeking to replace extractive rubber sourcing in their supply chains with materials made through regenerative agriculture.

3 investors

KYNDA is a B2B technology company that uses submerged fungal fermentation to upcycle food and agricultural sidestreams into protein-rich mycelium ingredients. It provides end-to-end support, from cultures to hardware, enabling decentralised on-site fermentation for the food industry.

3 investors

Laku6 operates a C2B marketplace and trade-in platforms in Indonesia that connect owners of preloved gadgets with business buyers, offering pickup, condition checking, and delivery services. It runs several apps including Maujual, Laku6 Marketplace, Tukar Tambah, and official trade-in programs for Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi devices.

3 investors

LePrix operates a global B2B platform that connects professional buyers and resellers with a vetted network of suppliers offering pre-owned luxury handbags, accessories, jewelry, and watches. It provides sourcing, logistics, and authentication support to retailers and resellers across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

3 investors

Living Earth is a manufacturer and retailer of organic mulch, compost, soil, high-performance soil amendments, and landscaping aggregates such as sand, gravel, and rock. It sells to home gardeners and landscaping/job sites primarily in Texas and Tennessee, offers bulk delivery, and recycles clean green materials like brush, grass clippings, and leaves.

3 investors

Loewi is an e-commerce platform that sells refurbished electric bikes, including models like the Tenways CGO800S, with certified testing and a one-year warranty.

3 investors