# Circ

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/circ

- Industry: Environmental Services
- Headquarters: US
- Website: www.circ.earth/
- Total disclosed funding: $63M
- Latest round: Series B (Nov 30, 2022)
- Investors on record: 17

## About

Circ, LLC, based in the US, specializes in textile recycling, transforming polycotton waste into high-quality regenerated polyester and lyocell fibers, promoting sustainable practices in the fashion industry.Circ, LLC was founded in 2011 and operates primarily in the US while also expanding into Europe. The company focuses on textile recycling, producing sustainable fibers for fashion brands. Revenue generation is anchored in these partnerships, with companies utilizing Circ's flagship recycled fibers to meet consumer demand for environmentally responsible products. The structure of these transactions typically includes bulk orders of fibers, tailored to each client's specific needs and production capabilities. Circ's collaboration with entities such as Inditex and Avery Dennison further enhances its market presence, as these partnerships may include additional investment commitments to support Circ's scaling efforts in the textile recycling industry. In November 2025, Circ, LLC raised USD 100 million in venture funding from new investor Patagonia Ventures. Other unspecified investors also participated in the round. The company will use the funding to support its global expansion and the establishment of its textile recycling plant in France.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Nov 30, 2022, $25M — City Light Capital, Avery Dennison Corporation, Zalando SE, Vodia Ventures, Circulate Capital, 8090 Industries, Youngone Holdings Co.
- Series B, Jul 12, 2022, $30M — Temasek Holdings, Marubeni, Milliken & Company, Lansdowne Partners, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Industria de Diseño Textil, Circulate Capital, Card Sound Capital, Alante Capital, 8090 Industries, Envisioning Partners
- Series A, Aug 13, 2021 — 8090 Industries
- Series A, Jan 9, 2020, $8M — Marubeni, Tin Shed Ventures, Card Sound Capital, Alante Capital

## Investors

- Marubeni — Series A, Series B
- Tin Shed Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tin-shed-ventures) — Series A
- Card Sound Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/card-sound-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Alante Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alante-capital) — Series A, Series B
- 8090 Industries (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/8090-industries) — Series A, Series B
- Temasek Holdings — Series B
- Milliken & Company — Series B
- Lansdowne Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lansdowne-partners) — Series B
- Breakthrough Energy Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/breakthrough-energy-ventures) — Series B
- Industria de Diseño Textil — Series B
- Circulate Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/circulate-capital) — Series B
- Envisioning Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/envisioning-partners) — Series B
- City Light Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/city-light-capital) — Series B
- Avery Dennison Corporation — Series B
- Zalando SE — Series B
- Vodia Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vodia-ventures) — Series B
- Youngone Holdings Co. (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/youngone-holdings-co) — Series B