Multi-strategy investment firm - Impact VC - Collateral Good

More than a Fund, We Are an Impact Engine

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collateral good® A pioneering multi-strategy investment firm dedicated to addressing environmental challenges by transforming polluting industries into more sustainable ones.

Established in 2021 by husband and wife Co-founders Mariana Gonzalez and Michael Kleindl, the firm brings together senior individuals from across the venture, finance, and corporate landscape united by a drive to deliver attractive sustainable returns alongside a tangible positive impact.

collateral good® manages several thematic strategies across its SFDR Article 9 fund products focused on sustainable Food, Packaging, Textile & Fashion, and Buildings (soon), and also offers an Investment Platform (umbrella) that gives investors access to all aggregated thematic fund strategies providing a highly diversified portfolio of mission-aligned investments.

collateral good® also operates a Corporate Innovation Platform providing participating corporate partners with unmatched access and insight benefiting their priority strategies, while at the same time enabling the de-risking and scale-up of investments. Current corporate partners include Sigma, Delivery Hero, Bimbo, HAVI, HUGO BOSS, Amcor & others.

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We finance sustainable change

We provide funding to support initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and positive, lasting impacts.

Sustainable Investing Funds

collateral good® Food Innovation Fund I

We invest in entrepreneurial teams using science and technology to reshape food and agro, supporting founders globally with flexible funding and expertise in ESG and commercialization.

collateral good® Textile & Fashion Innovation Fund I

Our fund drives impactful solutions—circular materials, smart recycling, and sustainable manufacturing—reshaping fashion's environmental footprint.

collateral good® Packaging Innovation Fund I

The plastic crisis demands action. We fund circular packaging, sustainable materials, and food waste reduction to reshape the future sustainably.

collateral good® Investment Platform

Our Investment Platform unites thematic funds in food, packaging, textiles, and buildings, driving scalable solutions to tackle climate challenges globally.

The success of our entrepreneurs is a success for the planet.

Portfolio

Davide Mazzanti 01: Davide Mazzanti

Co-founder & CEO from Sykell

We couldn’t find a better match than Collateral Good to help us fuel our growth. Thanks to their first-hand experience as entrepreneurs and their dedication to sustainability, Collateral Good quickly became a pillar of Sykell's expansion and supported us in the professionalisation of our sustainability strategy. They are a role models for other fund adventuring into impact investments.

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Thomas Fugl 02: Thomas Fugl

Co-Founder & CCO from RE-ZIP

At RE-ZIP, we are proud to have Collateral Good as an investor who truly believes in our vision of reducing packaging waste and making the world a little better every day. Their commitment to sustainability and creating the future infrastructure for circular packaging has been a game-changing for us ever since they took the lead in our latest round. With their support and strategic guidance, we are building a more sustainable future together, taking actionable steps toward a world where waste is minimized, and resources are reused. Collateral Good doesn’t just invest; they share our passion and dedication, making them a vital partner in our mission to create real, lasting impact.

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Ludovic d’Otreppe 03: Ludovic d’Otreppe

CEO from Algama

As a food innovation company navigating a fast-evolving industry, we feel incredibly fortunate to count Collateral Good among our long-standing and strategic investors. Their deep understanding of both the opportunities and the challenges in our sector - paired with their extensive industry network - has been instrumental to our progress. From facilitating the inclusion of key industrial partners on our cap table to actively supporting the execution of our business plan through their seat on our Board, their engagement goes far beyond capital. They are true partners in our mission. At a time when bringing sustainable alternative ingredients to market is both urgent and complex, we are confident that with Collateral Good by our side, we have the right partners to succeed.

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Daphna Nissenbaum 04: Daphna Nissenbaum

CEO & Co-Founder from Tipa

TIPA is proud to partner with Collateral Good on its mission to eliminate flexible plastics that cannot be recycled. The executive team at Collateral Good have been engaged with supporting companies like TIPA on their journey by bringing forwards their expertise and experience in growing young and cutting-edge companies. They share a wide understanding in growing companies and have valuable connections across industry to support companies on their mission to be successful and to protect the health of people and the planet. TIPA is excited to continue its long standing relationship with the executive team at Collateral Good and mutually further promote our shared vision to do Good.

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Miguel Galvez 05: Miguel Galvez

CEO from Nfinite Nanotech

Nfinite Nano is proud and excited to have Collateral Good as a partner as we strive to eliminate plastic in single use flexible packaging applications. As an investor, they have deep understanding within the packaging sector and are one of the few investors with deep connections within the industry to help accelerate Nfinite’s commercialization pathway. More importantly, they have proven themselves to be excellent partners in challenging times providing both guidance and leadership to the management team. We are excited to continue to partner with Collateral Good in our important mission to bring positive change to the packaging industry and the world.

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Daphna Nissenbaum

CEO & Co-Founder from Tipa

TIPA is proud to partner with Collateral Good on its mission to eliminate flexible plastics that cannot be recycled. The executive team at Collateral Good have been engaged with supporting companies like TIPA on their journey by bringing forwards their expertise and experience in growing young and cutting-edge companies. They share a wide understanding in growing companies and have valuable connections across industry to support companies on their mission to be successful and to protect the health of people and the planet. TIPA is excited to continue its long standing relationship with the executive team at Collateral Good and mutually further promote our shared vision to do Good.

Miguel Galvez

CEO from Nfinite Nanotech

Nfinite Nano is proud and excited to have Collateral Good as a partner as we strive to eliminate plastic in single use flexible packaging applications. As an investor, they have deep understanding within the packaging sector and are one of the few investors with deep connections within the industry to help accelerate Nfinite’s commercialization pathway. More importantly, they have proven themselves to be excellent partners in challenging times providing both guidance and leadership to the management team. We are excited to continue to partner with Collateral Good in our important mission to bring positive change to the packaging industry and the world.

Ludovic d’Otreppe

CEO from Algama

As a food innovation company navigating a fast-evolving industry, we feel incredibly fortunate to count Collateral Good among our long-standing and strategic investors. Their deep understanding of both the opportunities and the challenges in our sector - paired with their extensive industry network - has been instrumental to our progress. From facilitating the inclusion of key industrial partners on our cap table to actively supporting the execution of our business plan through their seat on our Board, their engagement goes far beyond capital. They are true partners in our mission. At a time when bringing sustainable alternative ingredients to market is both urgent and complex, we are confident that with Collateral Good by our side, we have the right partners to succeed.

Davide Mazzanti

Co-founder & CEO from Sykell

We couldn’t find a better match than Collateral Good to help us fuel our growth. Thanks to their first-hand experience as entrepreneurs and their dedication to sustainability, Collateral Good quickly became a pillar of Sykell's expansion and supported us in the professionalisation of our sustainability strategy. They are a role models for other fund adventuring into impact investments.

Thomas Fugl

Co-Founder & CCO from RE-ZIP

At RE-ZIP, we are proud to have Collateral Good as an investor who truly believes in our vision of reducing packaging waste and making the world a little better every day. Their commitment to sustainability and creating the future infrastructure for circular packaging has been a game-changing for us ever since they took the lead in our latest round. With their support and strategic guidance, we are building a more sustainable future together, taking actionable steps toward a world where waste is minimized, and resources are reused. Collateral Good doesn’t just invest; they share our passion and dedication, making them a vital partner in our mission to create real, lasting impact.