Circularity Capital receives special recognition at the BVCA Awards

Circularity Capital, the specialist European growth stage investor in the circular economy, has received special recognition for its outstanding commitment to responsible investment at the 2024 BVCA Excellence in Impact Awards. This is the second year running that the company has been recognised, having taken home gold in the ‘GP, specialising in impact investing strategies’ category at last year’s ceremony.

Presented at the BVCA Summit (12 September), the GP (all sizes) category accolade celebrates operational best practice, with Circularity commended for the clear articulation of its impact goals, integration within corporate strategy, consideration within reporting and a widespread commitment to driving systemic change within the private capital industry.

With the winners chosen by an independent panel, entries needed to demonstrate continuous improvement. The judges were looking for depth of engagement with portfolio companies, evidence of reporting to LPs, alignment with a recognised reporting framework and the ability to demonstrate how a focus on impact has led to both value creation and financial returns.

Jamie Butterworth, founding partner of Circularity Capital, said: “We’re delighted to win this special accolade. This is testament to all the hard work the team have put in to continually refining our approach to driving premium financial returns alongside measurable positive environmental impact. It’s also been supported by regular dialogue with our LPs who have been very supportive in acting as a sounding board as we seek to continue to improve our systems and processes”.

The BVCA accolade follows yet another successful year for Circularity Capital. The growth equity firm has added a number of innovative companies to its portfolio – including product traceability and compliance business TrusTrace; and CEMAsys, a leading provider of carbon management solutions.