Fundraising FoxSafer Made
Venture capitalNorth Branford · 7 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Safer Made invests in new chemistries and materials that make consumer products safer and more sustainable. The firm views the shift toward safer products as both an innovation and investment opportunity, backing technologies that enable safety and sustainability claims. It collaborates with brands and retailers that lead on safety and sustainability, and leverages its expertise in chemistry, function, and applications to identify promising solutions and accelerate their adoption. Ultimately, its portfolio companies aim to remove or reduce harmful chemicals, contributing to healthier people and a cleaner world.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.
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What they invest in
from 11 of 13 portfolio companiesCircular Economy ×7New Materials ×6Cleantech ×5Consumer ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×3Direct to Consumer ×3Biotech ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1
HQs:United States×7Switzerland×1
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 22020 · 12019 · 14 dated
Mimikai makes a plant-based insect repellent using undecanone, a natural compound derived from wild tomato plants, marketed as an EPA-registered spray for mosquito and tick protection.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerPortland, US
Michelle Arnau(Chief Executive Officer)Stephanie Watson(President)inDamon Gorrie(Executive Officer)
BoardFrank Lin(Director)Stephanie Sarelakos(Director)in
Board seatMartin Mulvihill· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsThe Venture CollectiveWolfpack Investor NetworkHuman Ventures
Repurpose sells plant-based compostable trash bags and disposable products made without PFAS and BPA, positioned as durable, non-toxic alternatives to conventional plastic goods for household use.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer
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.
Circular EconomyCleantechConsumerDirect to ConsumerPortland, US
Chance MerrittAshley NordellJohn M Miller(Executive Officer, Director)Robbie Reid(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Geiger(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMyron Chadowitz(Director)
Co-investorsE8 AngelsLong Way VenturesCascade Seed Fund
dimpora develops PFAS-free, solvent-free textile membranes that make fabrics waterproof and breathable while being designed for recyclability and circularity.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Co-investorsCircular Innovation FundGOLDWIN VENTURE PARTNERSClosed Loop PartnersCycle Capital
Ecologic Brands, part of Jabil Packaging Solutions, designs and manufactures custom fiber-based and molded-fiber packaging for consumer packaged goods brands.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyNew MaterialsOakland, US
Julie Corbett(Director)Ira Maroofian(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardNancy Pfund(Director)inTory Patterson(Director)Greg Rodrigues(Director)Aaron Enrico(Director)
Co-investorsAiiM PartnersRadicle ImpactDBL Partners
EMPEL develops a PFAS-free water-repellent coating technology that chemically bonds to fibers for durable, long-lasting performance.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew Materials
Co-investorsAspen Vista CapitalPhoenix Venture Partners
Nature Coatings makes BioBlack, a biobased pigment that serves as a nontoxic, sustainably-sourced alternative to carbon black for use in textiles, cosmetics, asphalt, and other industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsLas Vegas, US
S. Jane Palmer(Jane is the chief executive officer of the corporation.)inJane Palmer(Founder & CEO)inKevin Bratcher(President & COO)inJames Palmer(Director)
Co-investorsChrysalixCommunity Development Venture Capital AllianceE8 AngelsPortfoliaRegeneration.VCApex Black+2 more
New Jersey Baseball Academy combines academic instruction with baseball development and performance training for student-athletes, partnering with Acellus Academy for K-12 online education.
EdTechNew Jersey, US
BENJAMIN STERN(Executive Officer, Director)inAzhar Yerzhanova(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAdam Sharkawy(Director)inMelissa Fensterstock(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsMaterial ImpactRadical Investments
P2 Science develops green chemistry platform technologies (including its PIOz ozonolysis and PICE polymerization processes) that convert renewable, plant-based oils into functional intermediates, specialty ingredients, and polymers.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsWoodbridge, US
Paul Anastas(Co-founder)Patrick Foley(Co-founder & President)inNeil A. Burns(Executive Officer, Director)Oihana Elizalde(Chief Executive Officer)inBrian Chan(Chief Financial Officer)inKevin Gallagher(Director)
Co-investorsXeraya CapitalCircular Innovation FundConnecticut InnovationsElm Street VenturesEmerald Technology Ventures AgHG Ventures+2 more
Synergio develops natural plant-based bioactive ingredients for healthier and more sustainable consumer products, using a computational platform that identifies plant synergies.
BiotechConsumerNew Materials
Trashie is a service that enables consumers to clean out their closets by mailing clothing and accessories in prepaid bags, which are then sorted, resold, recycled, or donated, with users earning cash rewards for each bag submitted.
B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyConsumer
Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsEcosystem Integrity FundPortfoliaAlumni VenturesCongruent Ventures
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesP2 Science, Inc · trysignalbase.com · May 26, 2026
Trashie · prnewswire.com · Mar 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Safer Made made?
- Safer Made has 13 tracked investments.
- What sectors does Safer Made focus on?
- Safer Made focuses on Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Impact & Social Good, New Materials.
- Where is Safer Made located?
- Safer Made is headquartered in North Branford, US.
- Who does Safer Made co-invest with?
- Safer Made most often shares deals with Circular Innovation Fund, Connecticut Innovations, E8 Angels, among 21 tracked co-investors.
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