Circularity Capital

Circularity portfolio company Lendis has been recognised in Sifted’s Top 50 fastest growing scale-ups in Germany for 2024. A global leader in subscription-based circular office solutions, Lendis supplies modular furniture and electronic devices through in-house workplace management software, enabling customers to take responsibility of their workforce’s equipment – both at the office and remotely. The Sifted leaderboard celebrated companies that have not only demonstrated resilience, but thrived during a time of economic uncertainty. View the full rankings here: https://lnkd.in/g_tAeXZV #ImpInv #BusinessGrowth #Furniture #RentalModel #Subscription

Circularity investee Shark Solutions Solutions has reached another significant milestone in data-driven efficiency, by implementing a cutting-edge data analytics tool – Power BI from Fellowmind. Seamlessly integrating with the company’s existing ERP system, the platform enables quick and automated reports that provide valuable insights into customer behaviour and sales data across various markets. By using data analytics, Shark Solutions is able to make more informed decisions that minimise waste, optimise resources and ultimately support its circular business model. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eW3h5XJ9 #ImpInv #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Dispersions #Recycling

Circularity portfolio company Winnow has shared the results of its impressive partnership with Marriott International Hotels. Since the deployment of Winnow’s AI technology across 53 hotels in the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, Marriott has achieved a 25% reduction in food waste within just six months. The innovative tech allows businesses to track and analyse food waste, enabling them to make better informed decisions that contribute to operational efficiency, less waste and, ultimately, significant cost savings. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ev3u6jf9 #ImpInv #CircularEconomy #FoodWaste #Sustainability #Hotelier

Circularity Capital has been named Impact Investor of the Year: Environmental’ at the 2024 Real Deals ESG Awards, which celebrates firms driving positive change in private equity. On the award, Circularity Capital partner Jamie Butterworth commented: “We’re delighted to come away from this year’s Real Deals ESG Awards with such a prestigious accolade. Being recognised for this is testament to all the team who’ve worked very hard to build a firm with deep domain expertise and capabilities to support growth stage businesses in the circular economy.” Learn more about the awards here: https://lnkd.in/eRQeQpbx #CircularEconomy #ESGAwards #PrivateEquity #ImpactInvesting

Circularity investee CEMAsys.com has announced the appointment of Michael Zink as CEO. Previously of Celonis and Salesforce, Zink brings significant experience from the technology sector and has a proven track record of visionary leadership with a commitment to innovation. A leading provider of carbon management and ESG solutions, CEMAsys enables businesses and their supply chains to improve carbon efficiencies and embrace more circular business models. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ek8x3rJa #ImpInv #CarbonManagement #ESG #SupplyChains #CircularEconomy

In recent years, supply chain disruptions and raw material price hikes have seen production costs increase for the global carpet industry. For some, this is a major obstacle to continued growth, profitability and long-term success. However, others see it as an opportunity to innovate and differentiate. Leading the way in sustainable carpet manufacturing is Circularity investee Shark Solutions. By using materials that would otherwise be wasted, it keeps valuable resources within the value chain for longer. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/emZCCcR8 #ImpInv #Carpet #Manufacturing #CircularEconomy #Flooring

Modern food systems constitute complex global networks of production, processing, manufacturing, supply, retail, services and consumption. This makes agriculture a sizeable economic sector, but also creates a myriad of supply chain challenges. There are a number of pioneers already working hard to drive real change in food and agriculture. One such organisation is Circularity portfolio company Cocogreen – a world leader in the design and manufacture of lower-carbon, high-yield coir growth substrate. In addition to improved nutrient distribution, minimising water use and delivering a higher production yield profile, Cocogreen’s products have a significantly smaller carbon footprint that associated incumbent peat based growing media. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eNzCxjXJ #ImpInv #Agriculture #GrowthSubstrate #FoodSecurity #CircularEconomy

We’re delighted to announce that Circularity Capital has been recognised by BlueMark, the impact intelligence and independent verifier for the sustainable and impact investing market, for its best-in-class impact management practices. We scored among the top companies globally that have received verification over the past two years, earning our place as a BlueMark Practice Leader for 2024 – a leaderboard encompassing verified investors who have received top quartile ratings across all eight Practice Verification areas within BlueMark’s benchmark. Commenting on the verification, Jamie Butterworth said: “This recognition underscores the rigorous standards we uphold in all aspects of our operations, ensuring that our investments not only generate strong financial returns but also create measurable, positive outcomes.” Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ejUF3vuh #ImpInv #BlueMark #Certification #CircularEconomy #ImpactInvesting

Congratulations to Circularity investee Winnow for being named as a 2024 Wired Trailblazer. The list, compiled by Wired Consulting in partnership with HSBC UK showcases the UK’s most innovative businesses tackling critical issues, such as climate change, data connectivity and global food shortages. The Winnow team were recognised for their commitment to tackling global food waste using AI technology, which helps commercial kitchens to become more efficient and circular. Learn more about Winnow: https://lnkd.in/ePkb4CZf #ImpInv #FoodWaste #AI #Technology #CircularEconomy

Circularity investee ACS (Advanced Clothing Solutions) has partnered with leading global fashion brand AllSaints to support the delivery of its new AllSaints Rental offering. The new service marks a major milestone for the brand and the fashion industry as a whole. With support from ACS, AllSaints will keep products in the value chain for longer, extending garment lifecycles and preventing waste. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZX4YreU #ImpInv #Fashion #RentalModel #CircularEconomy #ValueChain