Volta Circle

Volta Circle is an evergreen family investment firm that focuses on technology-driven solutions aimed at transforming linear economic systems into circular, regenerative, and restorative models. The firm operates with a core philosophy of "Abundance without waste," seeking to prevent pollution, enable closed-loop consumption, and valorize waste across various industries. They combine the strategic insights of industrial operators, the long-term perspective and flexibility of a family office, and the drive for outsized returns characteristic of a venture capital fund.

The firm was established in 2019 and is backed by the Lohia family, who are the founders and majority shareholders of Indorama Ventures Ltd. (IVL). Indorama Ventures is recognized as a global leader in plastic recycling, having recycled nearly 150 billion bottles since 2011. This backing provides Volta Circle with a unique advantage, offering deep industry knowledge in advanced recycling, waste management technologies, and sustainable materials, along with a robust commercial network and operational experience for its portfolio companies.

Volta Circle invests in a range of sectors, including material innovation, advanced recycling technologies, industrial optimization, and solutions across climate, food, and circularity. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as Perfect Day and Vestiaire Collective, both of which have achieved unicorn status. Other investments include MacroCycle, which focuses on PET & polyester waste upcycling. The firm typically invests in Seed to Series A rounds, with the capacity to follow on in later stages, and often acts as a lead or co-lead investor.

The Volta Circle team is globally distributed, with members based in London, Geneva, Milan, and Bangkok. Key team members include Catia Cesari, Managing Partner and Co-founder, along with investment professionals like Clara Camesasca, Natalia Fares, Harley Green, and Storm Sunderland. Their collective expertise spans consumer sectors, deep industry knowledge, and a network of technical advisors, enabling them to provide in-depth company assessment and tangible operational contributions to their portfolio.