THE CIRCULAR HUB

Name

THE CIRCULAR HUB

Legal name

The Circular Hub

Website

https://thecircularhub.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Circular Economy Community Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Circularity Consulting & Program Management (EPR, Design-for-Circularity, LCA) (EUAIANAH), Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

Keywords

• Circular economy community
• Sustainability business platform
• Green economy networking
• Circular business consulting
• Impact startup membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Membership Programs: The Circular Hub generates revenue through membership programs including Circular Kickstart (for startups) and Into the Circle. Companies join the circular business community to access guidance, networking opportunities, and support for navigating circular business models and value chains.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Circular Hub operates a membership-based community platform that assists companies in navigating circular business models and value chains. It connects industry leaders, SMEs, and startups with experts, mentors, and investors to accelerate circular growth, offering two distinct programs: Circular Kickstart (for startups) and Into the Circle (for established companies).

Product overview

The Circular Hub is a circular economy business community platform that operates as a single unified offering with two integrated programs: the Circular Kickstart (a platform for startups) and Into the Circle (a membership program). The platform connects companies with experts, mentors, and investors to navigate circular business models and value chains, guiding organizations through their circular transformation journey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Circular Kickstart: Platform for start-ups striving to make a positive impact on the planet and society, operated at circularkickstart.be

Products and services

• The Circular Hub A circular economy business community platform that assists companies in navigating circular business models and value chains, connecting industry leaders, SMEs, and startups with experts, mentors, and investors to accelerate circular growth.
• Circular Kickstart

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Anthesis Group: Large global sustainability consultancy advising corporates on circular economy, ESG, and supply chain transformation. Comparable because it competes for the same enterprise budget line — circular transition advisory — but as a broad incumbent rather than a community specialist.
• The Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Global thought leader and convening body for the circular economy, publishing widely used frameworks and running large partner networks (CE100). Comparable as a community-and-knowledge platform for circular businesses, though operating at much greater scale and global reach.
• EIT Climate-KIC: EU-backed climate innovation community running accelerator programs, masterclasses, and partner networks across Europe. Comparable to Circular Kickstart in particular as a startup accelerator operating in the climate/circular transition space.

Direct peers

• Circular Flanders (Vlaanderen Circulair): Belgium/Flanders government-backed partnership supporting companies transitioning to circular business models. Directly comparable as a Belgian ecosystem actor targeting the same SME and industry-leader audience around circular value chains.
• Impact Hub: Global network of impact-focused innovation hubs and communities supporting entrepreneurs and SMEs. Comparable business model — membership-driven community with programming, mentors, and investor access — applied to broader impact themes that include circularity.
• Circle Economy: Amsterdam-based foundation running the Circularity Gap Reporting framework and a global circular economy community. It is the closest direct peer to The Circular Hub in mission (advancing circular business models), audience (industry leaders, SMEs, startups), and community-led model.
• Metabolic: Dutch consulting and venture studio focused on circular economy, sustainability, and food systems. Comparable because it blends consulting, community building, and startup support — overlapping with both The Circular Hub's Into the Circle and Circular Kickstart offerings.

Emerging players

• ClimateLaunchpad: Global green business ideas competition and accelerator supporting startups in cleantech and circular economy. Comparable to Circular Kickstart as a startup-stage entry point into the climate/circular ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-circular-hub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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