Circular Economy Startups

Betolar develops low-carbon materials technology, including alternatives to cement such as ground granulated blast furnace slag for low-carbon concrete mix designs. The company, a publicly listed firm, serves the construction and concrete industry with sustainable material solutions.

2 investors

Better Packaging Co. (BPCo) develops sustainable and recycled packaging products, such as mailing satchels and poly garment bags, for brands seeking to reduce their environmental footprint. Its materials are made from recycled ocean-bound plastic collected through a project involving coastal communities in Southeast Asia.

2 investors

BioBTX develops technology to produce sustainable BTX (benzene, toluene, xylene) chemicals from waste streams including plastics and biowaste, serving the chemical industry's transition to circular sustainability.

2 investors

BioCsol develops engineered formulations combining active compounds with complementary mechanisms of action for agricultural use, delivering biodegradable solutions that protect soil health while preventing resistance.

2 investors

Develops edible, natural coatings and feed additives to extend the shelf life of perishable foods such as fish, seafood, meat, fruits and vegetables, and to improve poultry and aquaculture farm productivity. Products serve food suppliers and farms across the food supply chain, with additional packaging and cold-chain logistics solutions.

2 investors

Biophilica develops Treekind, a plastic-free, PU-free leather alternative made from lignocellulosic feedstocks sourced from urban parks, gardens, and inedible agricultural waste, along with a biobased adhesive. The company produces compostable, non-toxic materials for the leather-alternative and sustainable materials market.

2 investors

BIYU is a platform for rental and subscription businesses that manages the complete operational cycle—from storefront checkout through asset tracking, returns processing, refurbishment workflows, and relisting. It provides real-time inventory availability, automated billing, and fleet analytics to help rental companies optimize asset utilization and profitability.

2 investors

Blue Planet provides waste management technologies spanning the entire waste management value chain, including landfill remediation, waste processing, and refuse-derived fuel disposal. It serves organisations across Asia and other regions to support their transition to a circular economy and reduce waste to landfill.

2 investors

Bold Reuse operates a network of washing hubs across six U.S. cities that enable event venues and businesses to replace single-use packaging with durable, reusable alternatives. The company builds the infrastructure and systems to scale circular economy practices for venues like sports stadiums and concert halls.

2 investors

Boox provides custom-branded, sustainable packaging along with international product sourcing and fulfillment services for consumer brands. It handles supplier sourcing, quality assurance, compliance, logistics, storage, and shipping so brands can focus on brand building.

2 investors

Borro provides a reusable cup system for large venues such as sports stadiums, aiming to make cup reuse fast and reliable. The company works with clients like the football club Club Brugge to replace their prior reusable cup operations.

2 investors

Borrowing Magnolia is a marketplace platform that connects women who own wedding dresses with brides-to-be seeking to borrow dresses for their weddings. The service operates as a listing platform within the wedding fashion market.

2 investors

La Bourse aux Livres is an online marketplace and consignment service for buying and selling second-hand books, where sellers send in their books and the company handles pricing, sales, and shipping. The service operates in France and Belgium and offers a smartphone app for instant book valuations.

2 investors

Boxologic develops packaging optimization software for e-commerce companies to reduce void space in shipped boxes, lowering cardboard usage, filler material, and transportation costs.

2 investors

Brew Dr. Kombucha is a beverage company that produces authentic kombucha from organic teas and ingredients, with carbon-neutral operations and B Corp Certification. The company serves consumers seeking health-conscious, sustainably-produced drinks.

2 investors

Brisil produces precipitated silica and highly dispersible silica from rice husk ash, a byproduct of using rice husk as fuel. Its highly dispersible silica serves as a filler in energy-efficient green tires to improve vehicle mileage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, targeting the tire and silica production industry in India.

2 investors

Flex is a global manufacturing and supply chain services provider that operates advanced manufacturing facilities and logistics networks across approximately 30 countries. The company serves customers seeking to regionalize their manufacturing strategies, improve supply chain resilience, and accelerate growth in key markets.

2 investors

BYBI creates high-performing natural, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare products formulated with active ingredients and designed with low-carbon production and eco-conscious packaging. The brand serves consumers seeking climate-conscious beauty without compromising on skincare effectiveness.

2 investors

Bygen manufactures activated carbon from renewable nut shells and sustainable forestry materials for use in water filtration, air purification, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and manufacturing industries. The company emphasizes a low-carbon-footprint production process that reduces reliance on fossil fuels during the activation stage.

2 investors

Califia Farms produces plant-based dairy alternatives including milks, creamers, and coffee beverages made from nuts, oats, and coconut. The company sells its products direct-to-consumer through retail and e-commerce channels.

2 investors

Calyxia develops sustainable microparticles and microcapsules using advanced encapsulation technology derived from emulsion science research. The company serves global industries designing high-performance, eco-engineered materials while prioritizing environmental sustainability and circular economy principles.

2 investors

Coolican & Company manufactures sustainable furniture for residential and commercial interiors using locally-sourced, FSC-certified hardwoods near Toronto. The company also provides design consulting and custom fabrication services for hospitality, retail, and luxury interior projects.

2 investors

Canvaloop uses a closed-loop process to convert agricultural waste into textile-grade fibres, aiming to reduce water use and prevent crop-residue burning. The company sells sustainable fibres to the textile and fashion industry and is developing farm-to-garment traceability for its clients.

2 investors

Capro-X uses low-capex biofoundries and anaerobic digestion to upcycle food and agricultural waste into caproic acid and related fatty acid-based products, offering a sustainable alternative to palm- and coconut-sourced chemicals. Its outputs serve chemical manufacturing, bioplastics, fuels, food, and flavor/fragrance markets while reducing waste-disposal greenhouse gas emissions.

2 investors