Volta Circle is an evergreen family investment firm backed by the Lohia family, founders and majority shareholders of Indorama Ventures Ltd. (IVL), a global leader in plastic recycling. The firm invests in technology-driven solutions that transform linear economic systems into circular, regenerative ones, aiming to prevent pollution, enable closed-loop consumption, and valorize waste. Volta Circle combines the resources and insights of industrial operators, the flexibility and long-term approach of a family office, and the mindset for outsized returns of a venture capital fund. The firm focuses on Seed to Series A investments, with the ability to follow on at later stages, primarily targeting opportunities in Europe, the US, and India. Investment areas include material innovation, advanced recycling, and industrial optimization.
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Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
US$100,000 - US$1,500,000
When approaching Volta Circle, founders should highlight how their technology not only addresses circularity and waste valorization but also demonstrates scalability and potential for industrial integration. Emphasize a clear path to measurable impact and the ability to leverage industrial partnerships or supply chains. Articulate how your solution can benefit from patient, long-term capital and strategic support from a family office with deep sector expertise. Show readiness for collaboration and openness to leveraging operational insights from experienced industrial backers.
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