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Circular Showcase

Private equity (PE) plays a crucial role in accelerating the growth and impact of circularity. Reverse logistics and circular companies often require significant investment in technology, infrastructure, and talent - PE partners provide the capital and expertise needed to scale effectively.

There are tens of thousands of PE firms globally, but here are six with a proven track record of investing in circular companies:

Circularity Capital
📍 UK
🔗 https://circularitycapital.com/
Circularity Capital is a specialist investor dedicated to circular economy enterprises. Their portfolio spans reverse logistics, reuse platforms, and recycling technologies. Notable investments include returns management specialist ZigZag and product-as-a-service leader Grover.

Ara Partners
📍 US
🔗 https://www.arapartners.com/
Ara Partners invest in technologies and businesses that displace polluting industrial processes, with a focus on chemicals, manufacturing, energy efficiency, and green fuels. Notable investments include Blue Whale Materials, which recycles lithium-ion batteries, and BioVeritas, a producer of sustainable fuels and bio-chemicals.

Closed Loop Partners
📍 US
🔗 https://www.closedlooppartners.com/
Closed Loop Partners builds the circular economy through investments in recycling infrastructure, sustainable packaging, and circular supply chains. Notable investments include robotics and automation specialist Apkudo, ITAD and e-waste leader ERI, and recycling giant Sims.

Ember Infrastructure
📍 US
🔗 https://ember-infra.com/
Ember Infrastructure invests in mid-market infrastructure assets that accelerate decarbonisation and circularity. Their portfolio includes companies focused on renewable energy, water stewardship, waste reduction, and industrial efficiency. Notable investments include community solar leader SunShare and water treatment innovator H₂O Innovation.

EMK Capital
📍 UK
🔗 https://www.emkcapital.com/
EMK Capital backs high-growth companies, including those with circular economy strategies. They emphasise operational excellence and sustainability, supporting firms that enhance resource efficiency and circular business models. Notable investments include circular economy and waste management leader Reconomy.

Nordic Capital
📍 Sweden
🔗 https://www.nordiccapital.com/
Nordic Capital invests across sectors with a growing focus on sustainability and circular economy businesses. They back companies innovating in asset recovery, waste reduction, and sustainable supply chain solutions. Notable investments include circular technology specialist Foxway.

Circular Calendar

We’ve carefully selected a number of media partnerships with global industry conferences that we believe will bring valuable insights and opportunities to you. Details and discount codes will be announced soon!

Have a superb week and we’ll see you again on Friday!

Cheers to circularity,

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