Circulate Capital

What is Circulate Capital?

Circulate Capital is an investment management firm specializing in the circular economy, focusing on the Asia region. They operate as a venture capital and private equity firm, targeting investments in high-growth markets.

With a vision to combat ocean plastic, they finance and support companies, innovations, and projects related to recycling and the circular economy. They partner with global brands and institutional investors, aiming to invest in solutions that catalyze systemic change and drive environmental and social impact alongside competitive financial returns.

Their investment sphere encompasses the transformation of circular plastic supply chains at scale. Through strategic partnerships and funding, they enable their portfolio companies to achieve growth, financial sustainability, and operational excellence.

For instance, partnerships facilitated by Circulate Capital have aimed at developing new recycling technologies and scalable practices, as seen in the collaboration between Lucro Plastecycle and Dow for a sustainable plastic packaging solution. They have also played a pivotal role in supporting companies like Recykal to expand and attract further institutional investments, showcasing Circulate Capital's role in catalyzing subsequent funding rounds for its investees.

Similarly, investments in companies like Srichakra Polyplast have led to the creation of innovative recycling facilities that contribute to the fund's goals for creating positive environmental impacts. Additionally, they have been instrumental in scaling sustainable practices in various sectoral economies such as Indonesia’s plastic circular transition. Circling back to their impact focus, they measure success not only in financial returns but also in terms of the value they add to the environment and the enhancement of living conditions by reducing pollution and waste.

With this dual-purpose approach, they underscore the potential for investment in the circular economy to drive significant positive change on a global scale.