The Three L’s Of Setting Up An Impact Fund: Location, Location, Location

When we established Circulate Capital four years ago, we knew we wanted to be based in Southeast Asia where there was (and still is) an enormous opportunity to invest in and scale companies that are developing crucial solutions to solve the plastic waste crisis. So why Singapore? For those who read this column, you’ll know that I’ve recently spent some time reflecting on how far we’ve come in four years and how much further we still have to go to achieve our ambitions. And one of the things I’ve realized is that where you decide to set up your fund can really impact your ultimate success.

We found three things here in Singapore that have helped us to grow: