Circulate Capital

Congratulations to our portfolio company, Ricron Panels, on achieving a significant milestone with its Series A funding, led by Boon Sustainability!  Gujarat-based Ricron Panels converts multi-layer plastic (#MLP) waste into high-quality materials for furniture, building, and construction applications. Through an innovative proprietary process, the company offers a high-utility, cost-effective alternative to common building materials like plywood, metal, and cement roofing. The funds raised in this round will be utilized to bolster marketing and distribution efforts, expanding Ricron’s presence in the Indian market and amplifying its environmental and economic impact. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gWxg4yaH #ProudInvestor #ImpactInvesting #PlasticPollution - Radhika Chaudhary - Rahul Chaudhary - Saurabh Pareek

In Latin America, only 7% of private equity and venture capital funding goes to companies run by women, compared to 94% for companies run by men, as highlighted by the IFC - International Finance Corporation. We're proud to share that ImpactAlpha recently recognized Circulate Capital as one of the few fund managers investing at the intersection of gender and climate in Latin America. Our Gender Smart Investment Strategy aims to address this disparity by creating more opportunities for women across the waste management and recycling value chain. Read more about how investors are seeing economic opportunities through a gender lens in the region: https://lnkd.in/gmnvTDqi Dennis Price #GenderLensInvesting #ImpactInvesting #LatinAmerica

🚀 Hot off the press! We are thrilled to have contributed to the newly released Climate Investment Playbook for VC/PE Investors by British International Investment (BII), in collaboration with FMO Investment Management! 📘 This essential guide dives into the what, why, and how of #ClimateInvesting, offering VC and PE investors practical steps for identifying and assessing investment opportunities in #ClimateSolutions across various sectors. It focuses on all kinds of climate impact, from avoiding greenhouse gas emissions to supporting communities in preparing for and responding to the adverse effects of climate change. 🔗 Access the Playbook here: https://lnkd.in/ggUT-R7u Dr. Chiara Trabacchi

#WorkWithUs 💼 In case you missed it, we're hiring for an Impact Strategy Manager role to join our growing team. Read more about the role and apply here https://lnkd.in/g55H7fbq

This spring, over 170 countries convened in Ottawa to advance a comprehensive plastics treaty aimed at tackling the plastic waste crisis. We’re still months away from knowing if we’ll succeed in ratifying a final treaty, but getting a global agreement would be a huge win towards mobilizing private capital. In his latest Forbes article, Rob Kaplan shares four takeaways from #INC4 and the commentary from the weeks since. 1️⃣ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Even modest agreements on legally binding obligations and clear guidance for managing plastic waste would be a significant win for the environment and circular economy. 2️⃣ 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫: Clear regulations and enforcement mechanisms on fundamental issues are essential to unlock investment, as they provide a consistent risk and return framework. 3️⃣ 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁: Effective policies can de-risk and incentivize private investment, as seen in countries like India with transformative EPR implementation. 4️⃣ 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: For private capital to flow, the treaty must get countries to commit to harmonized targets and binding obligations, be catalytic, ensure transparency, and recognize the full spectrum of benefits. Read the full article on Forbes: https://lnkd.in/g9qxKDSe  #CircularEconomy #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #ImpactInvesting #PlasticPollution

Exciting developments from our portfolio company, ACE Green Recycling, Inc., and their partners at ACME Metal Enterprise! 🌍🔋♻️ Taiwan's leading lead recycler, ACME, recently hosted an open day for key global industry players to showcase ACE's groundbreaking GreenLead™ process in action. Around 30 visitors from Europe, USA, and Asia were shown the world's first full deployment of this sustainable lead battery recycling technology, which completely replaces traditional smelting with a zero-emission, room-temperature process.

We’re proud to see Deluxe Recycling (I) Pvt Ltd making significant progress in Multi-Layer Plastic (MLP) recycling! ♻ Located in Sarigam, Gujarat, their newly commissioned facility is India’s largest for MLP recycling. This expansion—fueled by funding from Circulate Capital—doubles their annual processing capacity to 27,400 tonnes, with a target of 50,000 tonnes within the next 2.5 years. MLP waste, often deemed low-value and challenging to recycle, is a major contributor to plastic pollution in South and Southeast Asia. Often, if collected at all, it's used for fuel, incineration, or co-processing at cement plants. But Deluxe has developed a scalable ecosystem for MLP collection by collaborating with and compensating a network of aggregators and small material recovery facilities (MRFs) to collect and sort this waste. Their innovative approach transforms what was once considered waste into valuable resources, and we’re excited about the positive impact it will have on India and beyond. More on this milestone: https://lnkd.in/gx7jfuCi #ProudInvestor #ImpactInvesting #MLP #CircularEconomy

Estamos entusiasmados de compartir nuestro último Informe Anual de Progreso, donde destacamos los hitos clave y los conocimientos adquiridos en nuestros esfuerzos por prevenir la contaminación por plásticos, mitigar el cambio climático y mejorar las condiciones de vida. Desde su creación, Circulate Capital ha:  💸 Alcanzado $255 millones en activos bajo gestión  💰 Desbloqueado $250 millones en co-inversiones  ♻ Gestionado más de 1,7 millones de toneladas de residuos  🌏 Mantenido en circulación 270 mil toneladas de plástico  🌱 Evitado o reducido 400 mil toneladas de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero  💼 Creado 1,900 nuevos empleos estables y dignos Aunque estos números demuestran el significativo impacto financiero, ambiental y social de nuestras alianzas estratégicas, no es suficiente. La contaminación plástica y el cambio climático son desafíos enormes que requieren una acción continua y colectiva. Junto con nuestros socios, estamos comprometidos a desbloquear una mayor circularidad, valor e impacto en los proximos años. Descubre nuestro progreso y metas futuras en el informe completo: https://lnkd.in/gdRfvDgp Soportados por: PepsiCo | Danone | Unilever | Procter & Gamble | The Coca-Cola Company | Dow | Chevron Phillips Chemical Company | Mondelēz International | Builders Vision | Minderoo Foundation | ECCA Family Foundation | Rumah Group & Foundation | Twynam Agricultural Group | Huang Chen Foundation | Eden Impact | U.S. International Development Finance Corporation | USAID | IFC - International Finance Corporation | Proparco | European Investment Bank (EIB) | British International Investment | IDB Lab | Align Impact | Jebsen & Jessen Group Nuestras empresas del portafolio: Dalmia Polypro Industries Private Limited | Deluxe Recycling (I) Pvt Ltd | Lucro Plastecycle Private Limited | NEPRA - Let's Recycle | Prevented Ocean Plastic | Reciki | Recykal.com | Ricron Panels | Srichakra Polyplast (India) Pvt Ltd | Union J. Plus | ACE Green Recycling, Inc. | Algenesis Labs | Arzeda | Circ®| Phase Change Solutions, Inc.

This #WorldOceansDay and #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re excited to share our latest Annual Progress Report, highlighting key milestones and insights from our efforts to prevent plastic pollution, mitigate climate change, and improve livelihoods. Since its inception, Circulate Capital has: 💸 Reached $255M in assets under management 💰 Unlocked $250M in co-investments ♻ Managed over 1.7M tonnes of waste 🌏 Kept in circulation 270K tonnes of plastic 🌱 Avoided or reduced 400K tonnes of GHG emissions 💼 Created 1,900 new stable and dignified jobs While these numbers demonstrate the significant financial, environmental and social impact of our strategic partnerships, it is far from enough. Plastic pollution and climate change are monumental challenges that require continued, collective action. Together with our partners, we’re committed to unlocking even greater circularity, value, and impact in the years ahead. Discover our progress and future goals in the full report: https://lnkd.in/gdRfvDgp Supported by: PepsiCo | Danone | Unilever | Procter & Gamble | The Coca-Cola Company | Dow | Chevron Phillips Chemical Company | Mondelēz International | Builders Vision | Minderoo Foundation | ECCA Family Foundation | Rumah Group & Foundation | Twynam Agricultural Group | Huang Chen Foundation | Eden Impact | U.S. International Development Finance Corporation | USAID | IFC - International Finance Corporation | Proparco | European Investment Bank (EIB) | British International Investment | IDB Lab | Align Impact | Jebsen & Jessen Group Our portfolio companies: Dalmia Polypro Industries Private Limited | Deluxe Recycling (I) Pvt Ltd | Lucro Plastecycle Private Limited | NEPRA - Let's Recycle | Prevented Ocean Plastic | Reciki | Recykal.com | Ricron Panels | Srichakra Polyplast (India) Pvt Ltd | Union J. Plus | ACE Green Recycling, Inc. | Algenesis Materials | Arzeda | Circ® | Phase Change Solutions, Inc.

We are very proud to announce our inclusion on the 2024 BlueMark Practice Leaderboard, in recognition of our best-in-class impact management practices 🎉 It's an honor to stand alongside some of the biggest names in #ImpactInvesting. Circulate Capital achieved the highest possible rating on all eight principles measured. Since our inception, we've invested significantly in ensuring our impact management systems and practices are solid. We continue to prioritize this because robust impact management is crucial for ensuring accountability, transparency, and the effective delivery of positive financial, environmental and social outcomes. Congratulations to our fellow Practice Leaders (Bain Capital, BlueOrchard Finance Ltd, Calvert Impact , DWM, Finance in Motion, LeapFrog Investments, Nuveen, a TIAA company, Schroders and Trill Impact) on their commitment to driving positive change and setting new industry standards. Learn more about BlueMark's Practice Leaderboard: https://lnkd.in/gByw33S8 Ellen Martin Rob Kaplan