The Loop co.

The Loop Co. is a Portuguese B2B green tech company specializing in circular economy solutions that integrate technology and sustainability. The company started as a spin-off from the University of Coimbra's IPN institution. Their primary focus is developing software and hardware solutions that promote circular business models, such as LoopOS, a comprehensive operating system for managing circular economy activities like reselling, trade-ins, and rentals. They emphasize a people-first approach, focusing on accessible and economically viable solutions. The company was the first social project in Portugal to receive venture capital funding. It expanded rapidly, launching platforms like Book in Loop (for reselling textbooks) and BabyLoop (for second-hand baby products), and has developed innovative solutions such as a COVID-19 testing platform used during the pandemic.