KATE DALY

Kate Daly serves as a Managing Director at Closed Loop Partners, a prominent investment firm at the forefront of accelerating the transition to a circular economy. In her pivotal role, Kate is instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and executing investments in groundbreaking companies and infrastructure projects that are reshaping how we produce, consume, and manage resources. Her expertise lies in uncovering opportunities within sustainable consumer goods, advanced recycling technologies, waste management solutions, and innovative supply chain models designed for efficiency and reduced environmental footprint.

Daly's investment focus at Closed Loop Partners is deeply rooted in the principles of the circular economy. She champions ventures that minimize waste, maximize resource utility, and foster regenerative systems. This includes investments in companies developing sustainable packaging alternatives, improving recycling infrastructure, valorizing food waste, and creating new markets for recycled content. Her strategic vision helps portfolio companies not only achieve financial success but also deliver measurable positive environmental and social impact.

Prior to her tenure at Closed Loop Partners, Kate Daly built a distinguished career spanning both the public and private sectors, equipping her with a unique perspective on sustainable development and finance. She previously held a significant role at the New York City Department of Sanitation, where she led initiatives focused on waste reduction, recycling expansion, and public-private partnerships aimed at modernizing urban waste systems. This experience provided her with invaluable insights into the operational complexities and policy levers required to drive systemic change in waste management. Her background also includes experience in investment banking, further solidifying her financial acumen and ability to structure impactful deals.

At Closed Loop Partners, Kate Daly leverages her extensive background to support entrepreneurs and innovators who are building the next generation of sustainable businesses. Her work is critical to the firm's mission of investing across venture capital, growth equity, and infrastructure to create a more resilient and sustainable economy. Through her leadership, Kate Daly continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of sustainable investing and advancing the global circular economy.