Collateral Good
Overview
Collateral Good is a climate-first venture capital firm based in Zurich, Switzerland, dedicated to transforming polluting industries into more sustainable ones. The firm manages several thematic funds, including Sustainable Food, Sustainable Packaging, and Sustainable Textile & Fashion, with total assets under management exceeding EUR 200 million. These funds are aligned with Article 9 of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), ensuring that all portfolio companies have a positive impact on society or the environment at the core of their business. The firm's investment strategy is thesis-driven, focusing on sectors such as sustainable food, packaging, textiles, and construction. Collateral Good operates as a corporate innovation platform, partnering with leading industry corporates like Bimbo Corporation, HAVI, Givaudan, Delivery Hero, Sigma, and HUGO BOSS. This approach allows the firm to leverage industry expertise and resources to support portfolio companies in scaling their sustainable innovations. In 2023, Collateral Good launched a global venture capital fund dedicated to sustainable textile and fashion, in partnership with HUGO BOSS. This fund, with a target size of EUR 100 million, aims to invest globally in innovation and technology to accelerate the transformation of the textile and fashion industry towards sustainability. The firm continues to expand its impact by addressing environmental challenges through strategic investments in key industries.
Investment Focus
- Alignment with EU SFDR Article 9
- Positive societal or environmental impact
- Innovative technologies
- Scalable business models
- Experienced management teams
- Strong growth potential
- Sustainable financial returns
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Collateral Good invest in?
Collateral Good invests in Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Automotive, Retail and Renewable Energy, and is based in Zürich, Switzerland. Collateral Good is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Collateral Good invest at?
Collateral Good backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A and Series B, writing cheques of 1.5M - 3M.
Which regions does Collateral Good invest in?
Collateral Good invests across United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy and Denmark.
Who are the partners at Collateral Good?
Team members listed for Collateral Good include Michael Kleindl (Founder & Managing Partner) and Christian Theis (Fund Management & CFO).
What companies has Collateral Good invested in?
Collateral Good's portfolio includes Ravel, Nfinite Nanotech, Simplifyber, Chromologics, Brightplus and Polytag.
How do I contact Collateral Good?
Collateral Good's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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