Investing in the circular economy.

We support business, society and the environment by backing forward-thinking companies and future-facing projects.
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"We believe that sustainable growth is not optional—but essential.

Because overconsumption and unequal resource distribution threaten the balance that sustains life on Earth.

Exceeding our planet’s boundaries leads to environmental degradation and societal inequities.

We foster systems that operate within Earth's capacity and empower communities to thrive equitably.

By aligning innovation and investment with these boundaries, we can drive solutions that restore ecosystems, build resilience, and create inclusive opportunities.

Ensuring a prosperous future for both people and the planet.

Approach
End-to-end
From concept design and strategy to fully-operational business
Collaborative
An integrated network of developers, technology providers and co-investors
Co-designed
A mutually beneficial solution for all stakeholders
Co-funded
Committed impact and private equity investors.
Portfolio

We assist our portfolio companies with engineering, development and financing to turn business concepts into running companies.

Impact Transparency
Cutting-edge sustainability software.
Making impact assessment accessible, and enabling businesses and consumers to bring consumption within planetary and societal boundaries.
Investment company:
Dayrize
Dayrize’s AI-powered SAAS platform unlocks sustainability intelligence, giving businesses the power to easily track the environmental and social impact of their full product range and reach their sustainability destinations.
Read more on the Dayrize site
Ecological Restoration
Regenerating fragile ecosystems with innovative technologies.
Helping overgrazed, polluted or otherwise overused ecosystems to recover naturally, and supporting the restoration of biodiversity via new practices, technologies and interventions.
Investment company:
Flash Forest

Flash Forest is a Canadian reforestation company that uses remote planting to regenerate ecosystems on a global scale. Their drones drop seed pods that maximise the number of species planted, supporting biodiversity regeneration.

Read more on the FlashForest site
Biobased Materials
Clean, sustainable raw materials — an alternative to fossil fuels.
Investing in projects that repurpose construction waste into sustainable materials, and timber waste into wood chip cellulose, as well as managing sourcing and supply chains for alternative raw materials.
Investment company:
Biobased Trading
Biobased Trading supplies project developers with clean, alternative raw materials like wood chips, bark and sawdust, organic horticulture and agriculture by-products, and eco-friendly building materials.
Read more on the Biobased trading site
Sustainable Protein
Upcycling organic waste into feed and food.
We invest in projects that reduce the amount of organic waste that goes to landfill or biogas plants. 
Investment company:
Sustainable Protein
Our Sustainable Protein company turns food waste into high-quality insect-based protein, which can then be used as animal feed and pet food.
Read more on the Sustainable Protein site
Other investments
We also invest in the following businesses via the Footprint Coalition:
Operating principles
Work within planetary limits
Preserve resources
Conserve biodiversity
Support local communities
Address the development and environmental needs of present generations 
Ensure that future generations can meet their needs
Change unsustainable patterns of production and consumption
Strengthen cooperation between the private and public sectors
Enable sustainable development
Make higher quality of life possible
Product prices must reflect the real costs paid by society 
Take all costs of production and consumption of goods into account
Take action to prevent damage to the environment
Take action to prevent damage to human health
Celebrate inclusivity and diversity 
Ensure equal representation
Build equitable businesses where people are seen and heard for who they are
Give everyone the resources and support they need to grow, thrive and succeed
Our leadership team
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Founder & CEO
Bart Nollen
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Marlies Quirino
Strategy & Development
Our commitment

In 2021, Circular Investment signed on to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). 

The PRI is recognized as the leading global network for investors who are committed to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into their investment practices and ownership policies. 

We have implemented the following principles in our investment management:

Principle 1
We incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes. 
Principle 2
We are active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices. 
Principle 3
We seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest. 
Principle 4
We promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.
Principle 5
We work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles. 
Principle 6
We report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles. 

Contact us

address
Ceresstraat 13
4811 CA Breda
The Netherlands