FUNDING + EXPERTISE TO BUILD THE MATERIALS CIRCULAR ECONOMY

• Corporate Governance Strategy -  From formation documents to funding strategy we help protect founders through their growth story and beyond.

• IP strategy and Development - Intellectual property is often the keystone. We aim to support the identification, development and protection of that keystone.

• Financial Strategy and Modeling - We support founders in building proper financial models to better drive their business while also preparing for venture level capital infusion.

• Business Development and GTM Strategy - Our goal is to synergize emerging technologies with current market problems and opportunities at an enterprise level.

• Fractional C-Suite - With acceptance into the Venture Studio, founders gain access to experienced executives who have ‘done it before’.

• Access to Industry Leaders - Our network facilitates direct connections to key players and brands within the industry.

We seek visionary entrepreneurs who are passionate about solving world waste through innovative circular economy solutions. Ideal candidates have:

• Developed minimum viable products with demonstrated functionality in waste material breakdown, alternative raw material manufacturing, or infrastructure enhancement

• Clear vision for scalability and ability to disrupt traditional raw material supply chains

• Commitment to positive impact alongside profitable business models

• Entrepreneurial resilience and enthusiasm for tackling complex challenges

• Openness to guidance and willingness to leverage advisory support for growth

If you want to apply, please request an application by entering your email and clicking submit.

1. You will be redirected to the full application after filling out the form to the right. Fill out and submit the application.

2. We review applications on an ongoing basis and aim to respond within 2-3 weeks of submission.

3. If your application is promising, we will invite you to interview with us. Most interviews are held by video conference and can be scheduled within 1-2 weeks of initial review. We typically make decisions the same day as your interview, and we give everyone who interviews detailed feedback on our decision.

The Trash Club Ventures Fund regularly reviews companies in the venture studio and may invest when scale is met.

Our portfolio companies benefit from ongoing support, with regular in-person and/or virtual meetups and workshops.

We regularly invite leading innovators from the circular economy and waste management sectors to speak with our portfolio companies. The founders of breakthrough companies transforming waste streams, developing alternative materials, and revolutionizing recycling infrastructure often share the inside story of what happened in the early days of scaling their solutions.

Every company works with a dedicated Trash Club Advisor, who gets to know them well and can help with a wide range of issues. 

As part of the Trash Club portfolio, you join a specialized network of companies working on complementary waste and circular economy solutions. Portfolio companies regularly connect for collaboration opportunities, supply chain partnerships, and joint ventures. Many founders build lifelong partnerships with other founders in the network.

We continuously introduce founders to people who can help with any challenge. Often, this means founders of other Trash Club portfolio companies, major Brands, and specialized consultants. The Trash Club portfolio community is a powerful network of companies solving world waste, and its members have a strong commitment to help one another scale circular economy solutions.

When companies are ready to raise additional funds, we help by preparing founders to be 'raise ready' with proper funding documentation and corporate governance in place to protect founders. We then support and shepherd introductions to both the Trash Club Ventures Fund as well as Trash Club's extensive network of impact investors and sustainability-focused VCs.

Trash Club's support is ongoing. We continue to help founders for the life of their company, and beyond — and so does the Trash Club portfolio community. Our Trash Club Insights research division provides continuous market intelligence and policy analysis to support your growth. Read more here.

If you have other questions, reach out via email at studio@trashclubventures.com.