Investors in Circular Economy

MAIF Impact finances startups with social or environmental impact. We particularly invest invest in cleantech, greentech, hrtech or circular economy. We mainly invest in French startups.

Neva Finventures is Intesa Sanpaolo's Corporate Venture Capital investment vehicle. Neva invests, minority stakes, in fintech companies that have potential synergies with the Group and its activities; Neva is sector agnostic and invests globally (mainly in Europe, Israel and USA). In Italy, it also invests in non-fintech initiatives, supporting the ecosystem, with the ambition to position Intesa Sanpaolo as a strategic partner for startups that intend to penetrate new markets and key industries, focusing on circular economy and data-driven economy. Neva also invests in venture capital funds (FOF).

Bonitás Private Equity Fund aims to acquire majority ownership and develop profitable, stable companies in Hungary, focusing on the food, agri-food, health, circular economy, and related machinery industries. The Bonitás Venture Capital Fund II (KTA II) invests EUR 514,000-3.85 million in innovative projects and established SMEs with high growth potential in Hungary, excluding Central Hungary, until 2029. Both funds prioritize experienced management and strategic industry alignment to foster international expansion and technological advancement.

Blume Equity is a growth equity firm specializing in climate-tech investments. The firm focuses on investing in companies that are dedicated to driving sustainable outcomes for the planet and people. Blume Equity provides growth capital and strategic support to help these companies scale their operations, expand their impact, and achieve sustainability goals. By backing climate-tech ventures, Blume Equity aims to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy and promote innovations that mitigate environmental impacts. The firm plays a critical role in supporting and empowering companies that are pioneering solutions to global climate challenges.

Yarrow Capital specializes in backing early-stage entrepreneurs focused on building disruptive technologies and high-growth businesses. With a strong emphasis on innovation and strategic investment, Yarrow Capital supports visionary founders in realizing their potential and scaling transformative ideas. By providing capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance, Yarrow Capital plays a crucial role in nurturing innovation and driving forward the next generation of groundbreaking ventures.

The Footprint Firm is an advisory and investment company with a sole focus on sustainability. We work together with our clients for climate-positive innovations and sustainable solutions and make connections between companies, science, academia, government institutions, start-ups and capital. We live and breathe sustainability and invest our profits in sustainable start-ups, working closely with our investments to help them realise their impact potential.

Climentum Capital is an investment fund based in Copenhagen, Berlin, and Stockholm. We invest in European climate tech companies solving critical sustainability problems for industries. Our fund provides catalytic capital to companies in late Seed and Series A rounds, enabling them to pass key inflection points and scale rapidly. As one of the first funds with a dual carry structure (with both financial and impact targets), Climentum Capital is dedicated to only investing in companies that can deliver true greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

Our goal is to be the first investor in top CEE startups. Get in touch if you are at day one of building a global tech company. With more than 110 investments, AIP Seed is the largest fund in Poland and among the largest in CEE.

Blue Planet Venture Capital is looking for target companies and investment opportunities that directly or indirectly contribute to the achievement of sustainability goals, reduction of emissions, improvement of sustainable quality of life, production of renewable energy, increase of energy storage, transportation and efficiency, solution of global water problems. Innovative ideas and developments in the fields of green energy, climate-friendly agriculture and food use, the circular economy, green transport, smart cities and water protection are typical target areas for our allocations.

Citizen Capital is a leading French private equity fund dedicated to using an impact-driven investment approach to deliver both financial and social returns for investors and society at-large. Citizen Capital manages €65 million and provides growth capital to high growth startups or SMEs (€1 to 50 million sales) with a strong social purpose targeting pressing social challenges (adressing the needs of underserved populations) or ecological needs (sustainable production and consumption). Our goal is to build wealth for all stakeholders in our portfolio companies as well as positive social impact for society at large. In addition to capital we offer a combination of strategic, financial, operational guidance to the companies in which we invest, as well as a pro-active support in building and driving impact strategy – Citizen Capital has implemented a methodology combining social impact and ESG approach. Citizen Capital is B Corp certified, has signed the Principles for Responsible Investment (United Nations, PRI) and is a member of the G8 Social Impact Investment Task Force.

Founded in 2011, Convent Capital is an independent asset manager based in the Netherlands. With two funds, it focuses on growth and buy out propositions in predominantly Europe. Since its early beginnings, Convent Capital has had a strong focus on sustainability and a dedication to the transition from the current linear economy to a circular economy. Its long-term strategy creates sustainable, high returns for its stakeholders. Convent Capital focuses on investing in innovative and sustainable food and agriculture businesses across Europe. The fund’s mission is to generate both financial returns and positive environmental impact, by supporting companies that are committed to improving the sustainability and efficiency of the food system. About 20% of the Fund will be invested within the blue economy with a focus on improved local marine biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and avoidance of freshwater fishing through the production of alternative fish feed.

OXO Group is a leading investment firm of the tech sector in the European region. It includes a network of business angels as well as various financial and strategic investors as equity partners. Our investment policy targets the funding, partial or full buyout of early stage tech ventures, accelerate their growth and market expansion and prepare them for subsequent funding rounds and exits.