Venture capital (VC) is a form of private equity financing that provides funding to early- stage, high-potential startups in exchange for equity. VC firms invest in innovative companies with strong growth potential, helping them scale through capital, mentorship, and industry connections.

Sustainable investing integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into investment decisions to generate long-term financial returns while creating positive social and environmental impact. It encompasses approaches such as impact investing, ESG integration, and responsible ownership.

Impact investing is a strategy that directs capital toward businesses and initiatives that actively address social and environmental challenges while generating financial returns. At Collateral Good, we invest in visionary startups reshaping the food, fashion & textiles, and packaging industries, ensuring that sustainability and profitability go hand in hand.

An impact fund is an investment vehicle that finances companies, projects, or initiatives designed to generate measurable positive social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns. At Collateral Good, our impact funds invest in innovative startups that drive positive change in food, fashion & textiles, packaging and the built environment.

A climate fund is an investment vehicle that directs capital toward solutions addressing climate change, such as renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and carbon reduction technologies. At Collateral Good, we support startups in food, fashion & textiles, packaging and the built environment, that drive meaningful climate action while delivering financial returns.

Sustainable fashion refers to clothing, accessories, and textiles that are designed, produced, and consumed in ways that minimize environmental impact and promote ethical practices. This includes using eco-friendly materials, reducing waste, ensuring fair labor conditions, and embracing circular economy principles. At Collateral Good, we go beyond individual products by tackling the entire supply chain—from sourcing and production to distribution and recycling. By supporting startups that drive systemic change, we aim to create scalable, high-impact solutions that redefine the industry from the ground up.

Sustainable textiles are materials produced with minimal environmental and social impact, using eco-friendly processes, ethical labor practices, and resource-efficient methods. This includes organic, recycled, or biodegradable fibers, as well as innovations that reduce water, energy, and chemical use. At Collateral Good, we support companies driving sustainability in the textile industry through circular solutions and responsible production.

Circular fashion is a sustainable approach to the fashion industry that prioritizes the reuse, recycling, and repurposing of materials to extend the lifecycle of garments. Instead of the traditional linear model of "make, use, dispose," circular fashion promotes designs that are durable, repairable, and recyclable, minimizing waste and reducing environmental impact. At Collateral Good, we support companies that are pioneering circular fashion solutions, transforming the industry for a more sustainable future.

An impact report is a comprehensive document that tracks and communicates the environmental, social, and financial outcomes of an organization’s activities or investments. It provides transparency into how an organization’s actions align with sustainability goals and contribute to positive change. At Collateral Good, the impact report provides an overview of sustainability practices and performance in accordance with the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) Article 9. It reflects our commitment to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into our investment decision-making processes, while aligning our strategies with sustainable development objectives.

Sustainable food is produced in a way that minimizes environmental impact, supports fair labor practices, and promotes animal welfare while ensuring long-term food security. It prioritizes resource efficiency, reduces waste, and fosters biodiversity. At Collateral Good, we invest in innovative food solutions that drive sustainability across the entire supply chain.

Cultivated meat, also known as lab-grown or cell-based meat, is real meat produced by cultivating animal cells in a controlled environment without the need for traditional animal farming. This innovative approach reduces the environmental impact of meat production by lowering greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water consumption. At Collateral Good, we support pioneering solutions like cultivated meat that contribute to a more sustainable and ethical food system.

The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) Article 9 applies to financial products (including venture capital funds) that have sustainability as their core objective. Funds classified under Article 9 must demonstrate measurable environmental and social impact while maintaining high transparency and accountability standards. At Collateral Good, our investments align with these requirements, ensuring that our portfolio companies drive meaningful and quantifiable positive change.

An ESG company is a business that prioritizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in its operations and decision-making. This includes reducing its environmental footprint, ensuring ethical labor practices, and maintaining strong corporate governance. At Collateral Good, we invest in companies that embed ESG principles into their core strategies, driving both sustainable impact and long-term value.

In venture capital, a track record refers to the historical performance of an investor or fund, including past investments, returns, and successful exits. It demonstrates expertise in identifying, supporting, and scaling high-potential startups.

A circular economy is an economic model designed to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency by keeping materials and products in use for as long as possible. It focuses on reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling resources to create a sustainable, closed-loop system. At Collateral Good, we invest in companies that embrace circular economy principles, driving innovation in sustainable food, fashion, and packaging solutions.