Circularise is a company.
Circularise has raised $11.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Circularise.
Circularise has raised $11.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Key people at Circularise.
Circularise is a Dutch supply chain transparency software company founded in 2016, specializing in blockchain-based platforms for end-to-end traceability of materials in complex industrial supply chains.[1][2][3] It builds Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and MassBalancer tools that enable secure, confidential data sharing on product origins, composition, environmental impact, and compliance without compromising intellectual property, primarily serving industries like chemicals, plastics, batteries, automotive, aviation, electronics, and consumer goods.[2][5][6] The platform solves critical challenges in achieving a circular economy—such as lack of trusted data flows from tier-2/3 suppliers, regulatory compliance (e.g., EU's ESPR, ISCC, RED II), GHG emissions tracking, and mass balancing—by using proprietary Smart Questioning encryption and decentralized blockchain for verifiable, scalable traceability.[1][2][3][6] Circularise demonstrates strong growth momentum through global pilots, partnerships (e.g., with Province of South Holland), grants from EIT RawMaterials, and expansions into markets like Japan via events such as Tokyo Connect 2025, positioning it as a leader in sustainability tech.[3][7]
Circularise was co-founded in 2016 by Mesbah Sabur and Jordi de Vos in The Hague, Netherlands, driven by the need to enable a circular economy through better supply chain communication and data sharing.[3] The idea emerged from recognizing that recycling and material reuse are hindered by siloed information among stakeholders, particularly for fast-growing waste streams like plastics in Europe; the founders developed a decentralized blockchain network combined with peer-to-peer encryption to allow anonymous yet verifiable disclosure of material data.[3] Early traction included securing a grant from EIT RawMaterials for commercialization and scaling, focusing initially on plastics, alongside pilots with manufacturers, brands, and a consortium involving the Province of South Holland government and contractors.[3] This foundation has evolved into broader applications across batteries, chemicals, and more, with the company expanding its team and integrations to address global regulatory demands.[3][6]
Circularise rides the circular economy wave, fueled by EU regulations like the Ecological Design for Sustainability Product Regulation (ESPR) mandating Digital Product Passports and stricter sustainability reporting, alongside global pushes for net-zero supply chains post-COP commitments.[2][7] Timing is ideal amid rising demands for verifiable Scope 3 emissions data from tier-2/3 suppliers, where traditional audits fail due to complexity and distrust; market forces like consumer pressure for transparency, financial de-risking for circular investments, and waste stream growth (e.g., plastics) amplify this.[2][3][7] By enabling scalable, confidential data flows, Circularise influences the ecosystem as a "gear" in protocols like GCP, bridging operational tools with standards from WBCSD/One Planet Network, and fostering closed-loop systems in high-impact sectors—ultimately accelerating material recirculation and low-emission resilience.[6][7]
Circularise is poised for accelerated growth through DPP adoption as ESPR deadlines loom, with expansions into Asia (e.g., Japan via Tokyo Connect 2025) and deepening integrations for real-time compliance in batteries and chemicals.[2][7] Trends like AI-enhanced audits, tokenized circular credits, and GCP's global rollout will shape its path, potentially evolving it from compliance enabler to a core infrastructure for circular finance and investments.[7] As supply chain transparency becomes table stakes for sustainability, Circularise's blockchain edge will amplify its role in disrupting linear models—echoing its founding mission to make secure material data exchange the norm for a circular world.[1][8]
Circularise has raised $11.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Circularise's investors include Brightlands Venture Partners, Soffinova Partners.
Circularise has raised $11.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $11.0M Series A in November 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2022 | $11.0M Series A | Brightlands Venture Partners, Soffinova Partners |
