Led · Equity · Feb 2026

Founded in 2021, The 8 Impact is a French circular-economy startup that turns complex footwear waste into regenerated elastomer meeting the quality standards of major sneaker brands. Its patented mechanical process, complemented by proprietary formulation software, operates without water or chemical solvents and can cut carbon footprint by up to 50% versus virgin materials. The company currently runs a pre-industrial line in Bourg-en-Bresse processing 600 tonnes of waste annually to yield 200 tonnes of regenerated elastomer, with the balance diverted to uses such as acoustic insulation. Management plans to scale capacity almost seven-fold to 4 000 tonnes of input and 1 500 tonnes of output by early 2027. Future milestones include filing four additional patents, launching clearly branded material ranges, and expanding into new market segments. Commercially, The 8 Impact already works with Veja and expects Decathlon plus two major running-and-trail brands to industrialise its technology from 2026. A second capital raise is targeted for late 2027 to support international expansion, potentially including a U.S. facility. The company has 5 employees and has not disclosed revenue figures.

Led · Equity · Feb 2026

CLIMATEX AG is a Swiss textile-technology company that engineers modular, recyclable fabric systems aimed at eliminating textile waste. Its proprietary material and construction technologies allow complex, multi-material products to be disassembled and recycled at end of life, supporting a closed-loop textile economy. Operating at Technology Readiness Level 8, the company collaborates with international clients and participates in multiple EU and Swiss circularity research projects. CLIMATEX holds a broad portfolio of patents and recently filed two additional patents covering next-generation textile innovations. The firm is now entering a growth phase, using its technologies to combine durability, high performance, and design-for-disassembly in both apparel and interior applications. Recently, Camilla Skjønning Jørgensen was named CEO-designate, while co-founders Adrian Obrist and Patric Rupp remain shareholders and board members. The newly secured capital will primarily bolster sales and marketing to accelerate market adoption of its circular textile solutions. No revenue or user figures were disclosed in the article.

Led · Equity · Nov 2025

Chromologics is a 2017 spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark that has built a precision fermentation platform to manufacture natural food colours. Its flagship product, Natu.Red, is designed to be a sustainable, scalable and cost-effective alternative to synthetic and extract-based reds and is compatible with kosher, halal and vegan diets. To date, the company has run trials with more than 90 food manufacturers across Europe and the United States, generating application data and early commercial interest. Chromologics plans to use its newest capital to complete regulatory submissions for Natu.Red with both the European Food Safety Authority and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Novo Holdings and the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) have backed the company since 2020. Including the latest raise, Chromologics has secured nearly €20 million in total funding.

Participated · Series A · Apr 2025

Simplifyber has developed a novel process and a proprietary natural fiber liquid called Fybron™ that can be injected into 3D molds to create a variety of soft goods, bypassing traditional steps like spinning, weaving, cutting, and sewing. The company has demonstrated its technology in footwear, unveiling a cellulose-based shoe upper at Paris Fashion Week in September 2024 through a collaboration with GANNI. Founded in 2021 and led by CEO Maria Intscher-Owrang, Simplifyber is pursuing fully bio-based and biodegradable applications. The company intends to use the new funding to scale up production capabilities, expand the team, and develop new applications. Financially, Simplifyber completed a US$4.2M seed round in July 2022 and has now closed a US$12M Series A in April 2025. The Series A supports commercialization and manufacturing scale efforts following pilot customer collaborations. Simplifyber is a NYC-based maker of fully-molded garment and shoe uppers manufactured directly from a cellulose-based liquid. Its core product is soft, cotton-like biodegradable clothing and footwear created by injecting a 100% natural cellulose formula—derived from wood pulp and other plant-based materials with non-toxic additives—into molds, removing the need for spinning, weaving, cutting, and sewing. The company says this process is less resource-intensive and aims to reduce the roughly 35% of materials in the fashion supply chain that ends up as waste. Simplifyber is led by co-founder and CEO Maria Intscher-Owrang, who has 20+ years as a fashion designer and director at brands including Vera Wang, Calvin Klein, Alexander McQueen, Dirk Bikkembergs, and Edun. The company closed a $3.5M seed funding round to support its development; no operating metrics were disclosed in the article.

Participated · Equity · May 2024

Polytag develops a tag-and-trace barcode platform that uses GS1 Digital Link QR Codes to allow brand owners and retailers in food and beverage to track packaging from labeling to scanning at recycling centres. The product combines in-house designed hardware and software and is being trialled with Ocado, Co‑op, Arla, Aldi and Biffa. The company has industry backing and support from the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Broughton. Polytag has now raised £2.85m to fund growth of its technology and to scale its resources. CEO Alice Rackley said the funds will be used to invest further in technology and staff to accelerate growth while improving recycling rates and circularity. Collateral Good and Knop Ventures are named venture backers supporting the company alongside angel investors.