58 Million tons of organic waste are landfilled every year.
Wasted food generates 58% of methane emissions at landfills.
At least $14 Billion are needed for composting infrastructure.
Composters struggle to find the right capital fit.
Lenders don't fully understand composting.
No dedicated space for composting and capital discussions.
Compost Capital Network (CCN) bridges this gap. It connects composters and haulers with capital sources and financial expertise to scale operations through their growth.
2026 Programming: in-person networking events, business accelerator, virtual summit, and more.
We see a future where everybody has access to compost their organic waste and use compost. We exist to expand composting infrastructure through education and capital connections.
CCN is a network of small and large scale compost manufacturers, organic waste haulers, capital sources, and service and technology providers working together to expand composting infrastructure in the United States.
Join our network of composters, haulers, investors, and industry experts shaping the future of composting infrastructure.
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Laurel Mountain has a deep history of success investing, developing, and operating in the environmental services sector through the independent sponsor model. We've bought more than 100 companies and created tremendous value for owners and investors alike. This came through great leadership, true entrepreneurial spirit, and treating people like family. Today, we continue our focus in the Environmental Services sector and have developed fresh strategies to meet the needs of today's changing industry. Our young entrepreneurial team brings diverse experience from their backgrounds in several industry sectors.
Our Core Strategies: (1) An independent sponsor model where we partner with business owners as they transition out or look for new ways to grow. (2) A senior subordinated debt and minority equity strategy where we give business owners another avenue for growth.
Contact: Meredith Mattson, Email
Clairvest was founded by entrepreneurs over 35 years ago with a mission to support other entrepreneurs in building strategically significant businesses. We have been investing in the environmental services sector for nearly 20 years and have made ten platform investments to date. Clairvest is flexible in how we partner – more than half of our investments have been as significant minority shareholders. We are passionate about the composting and organics sector and are actively seeking equity partnerships with businesses in this space.
Contact: Michael Castellarin Webb, Email
CompostNow is building for the long haul. We've grown into one of the most recognized platforms in the space — powered by innovative technology, standout branding, and world-class operations. Our roots run deep in a simple but urgent mission: starve landfills and rebuild healthy soil.
CompostNow is bringing together like-minded companies through strategic partnerships, investments and acquisitions across the value chain. We think in decades, act with urgency, and have a lot of fun along the way. If you share the vision, we'd love to explore how we can grow stronger together.
Contact: Justin Senkbeil, Email
CCN Founder
Principal Consultant and Owner at Wanu Organics. 14 years in the composting industry. Formerly with Atlas Organics, LA County Sanitation Districts, NC DEQ, Smith Gardner, Peace Corps, and AmeriCorps. BS Environmental Engineering, Cal Poly. Master's Ag Engineering, NC State.
CCN Business Accelerator Director
Marketing & Business Development at Green Mountain Technologies, USCC Board of Director, and Non-Profit Founder Compost Power Network. 20 years in senior leadership and consulting. Formerly with 1% for the Planet, Seventh Generation, Agrilab Technologies, Infopia, and Green Mountain Coffee/Keurig.
CCN Membership Director
Energy Markets Manager at Generate Upcycle. 10 years in research, ESG strategy, climate investing. Formerly with Rubicon, Michigan Climate Venture, Third Derivative, and Albertsons/EDF Climate Corps. MBA/MS Sustainable Systems, University of Michigan. BA Environmental Studies and Political Science, Tulane.