Circular Economy Startups

Dirty Labs develops home and personal care cleaning products with a focus on reducing manufacturing waste and environmental impact. The company serves consumers in the sustainable household products category.

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Dispersa is a biotechnology company that converts food waste into biodegradable biosurfactants for industrial applications. The company serves manufacturers seeking sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based and synthetic chemical surfactants.

5 investors

Eeden converts textile waste into high-quality raw materials for virgin-grade textile fibers through chemical recycling technology. The company serves textile manufacturers seeking to reduce environmental impact and secure sustainable resources while meeting regulatory requirements.

5 investors

Enjoei is a Brazilian online marketplace where consumers buy and sell secondhand fashion and other items at discounted prices. It operates as a consumer-to-consumer e-commerce platform focused on used goods.

5 investors

EverestLabs builds RecycleOS, an AI-powered operating system for recycling plants that uses computer vision, AI, and robotics to identify and sort recyclable materials in Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs). The system automates sorting to reduce landfill waste and provides operational and sustainability data to recycling operators and packaging companies.

5 investors

For Them is a queer and trans-owned company that produces apparel, media, and experiences for the queer community, using sustainable materials and production methods. The company prioritizes community input in product design and celebrates queer creators and self-expression.

5 investors

Goodie Bag operates a marketplace connecting local food shops with consumers to sell surplus food at discounted prices, reducing waste and improving food affordability. The platform serves customers across multiple U.S. cities including Denver, Charlotte, Charleston, Madison, Milwaukee, and New York City.

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Grubbly Farms produces natural chicken feed and supplements centered on Black Soldier Fly grubs as a primary protein source, serving backyard flock owners. The company also offers coop supplies and treats formulated without soy, corn, fish, or GMOs.

5 investors

Humble Sustainability is a Philippine climate technology company that helps businesses resell and recirculate used IT equipment such as laptops, monitors, desktops, and phones to keep them out of landfills. It also provides climate impact data to support clients' ESG initiatives.

5 investors

Impacked operates an online marketplace that lets brands search, sample, quote, and buy packaging components directly from vetted manufacturers, with a focus on cosmetic, personal care, and sustainable packaging. It serves brands of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500s, and offers an AI sourcing assistant plus packaging consulting expertise.

5 investors

JEPLAN is a Japanese group focused on recycling and circular economy, working with domestic and international partners under the mission of "circulating all things." It aims to advance a circular economy through recycling technologies and operations across its business sites and factories.

5 investors

Lineat develops advanced fibre-forming technology (AFFT) for manufacturing recycled carbon fibre products, including sporting equipment. The company operates in the materials and circular economy sector.

5 investors

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.

5 investors

Mango Materials develops biopolymers and biocomposites as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics for consumer and industrial applications. The company focuses on creating environmentally-friendly materials sourced from natural processes.

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Modern Synthesis is a biotechnology company that grows microbially-derived biomaterials from bacterial nanocellulose to replace animal leather and plastic-based synthetic textiles. It serves fashion and luxury brands, combining biology, material science, engineering, and textile craft to produce lower-impact materials.

5 investors

Molg develops autonomous microfactories using advanced robotics to disassemble electronics and recover valuable components for reuse and remanufacturing, addressing e-waste through circular manufacturing practices.

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Muta Platform provides software to manage recycling operations, including transaction management, collection routing, and inventory tracking for companies buying, selling, or processing recycled materials.

5 investors

MyKor is a female-founded company with a team experienced in construction, manufacturing, materials science, engineering and biotechnology. It operates across three sites in the UK and Portugal.

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Omocom is a Swedish insurance company that provides embedded insurance solutions for the sharing economy, enabling platforms to offer protection to users when renting, sharing, or borrowing vehicles, properties, and goods across Europe.

5 investors

ElectraMet builds electrochemical wastewater treatment systems for metal recovery, oxidant abatement, and acid reuse, serving industrial customers in sectors such as mining and microelectronics. The company offers feasibility testing, onsite pilots, and commercial systems that integrate with site management or SCADA systems to meet discharge compliance and sustainability goals.

5 investors

Ravel converts textile waste into purified recycled material feedstocks through a proprietary closed-loop process that maintains fiber integrity without energy-intensive depolymerization or downcycling. The company produces textile-derived recycled PET pellets for apparel manufacturers and brands seeking circular economy solutions for blended fiber textiles.

5 investors

Rebundle sells hand-made hair bundles produced by artisans in East Africa, with pricing structured by bundle quantity and head coverage needs. The company operates a direct-to-consumer model offering free shipping on US orders over $200.

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Releaf Earth is a climate tech company that converts food waste, specifically palm kernel shells, into biochar for carbon removal and agricultural use. It focuses on carbon sequestration and supporting farmers and rural communities in Africa.

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