Building the infrastructure behind
Britain's circular economy
Sustainable & Commercial Recycling
Katharos is a UK-based waste and recycling infrastructure developer focused on delivering at scale projects that support the transition to a circular economy.
Fulfilling the Need
We specialise in the development of new Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) capacity, helping to address the growing need for modern, efficient recycling infrastructure across the UK. Katharos develops projects that improve operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and deliver long-term commercial value.
Our team brings expertise from the renewables, waste, recycling and infrastructure sectors, enabling us to deliver innovative circular economy facilities, including advanced MRFs, pyrolysis, waste-to-oil, and energy/decarbonised industrial processes.
Read about our approachOur Capital-Efficient Model
We develop, deliver and manage waste and recycling infrastructure through a capital-efficient development model, originating and de-risking projects to ready-to-build stage in partnership with strategic investors and technology providers.
1. Develop & Construct
Site selection, technical design, permitting, and delivery planning.
2. Asset Management
Long-term technical, commercial, and financial oversight.
3. Partnerships
Collaborating with investors, corporates, and local authorities.
4. Strategic Alignment
Aligning projects with reforms like "Simpler Recycling".
Our Leadership & Board
Our leadership team and board bring deep, institutional expertise from the renewables, waste, investment banking, and legal sectors.
Francis Mann
Chief Executive Officer15+ years experience delivering energy/infrastructure projects, with senior roles at BP and Lightsource bp. Led 150MWp+ UK projects.
Daniel Larkin
Chief Operating OfficerExpertise in capital raising and project finance. Formerly delivered international data centers for Google and Dell, and Director at Westchester Export Capital.
Kareen Boutonnat
Chair of the BoardSpent 12+ years as CEO EMEA/APAC at Lightsource bp. Extensive board leadership in renewables, including Theta Solar and Powerverse.
Latest from Katharos
Stay updated with our latest announcements, financing rounds, and insights as we build modern resource recovery infrastructure.
Katharos announces SEED financing round with stellar investor group
Katharos has secured seed financing to accelerate UK recycling infrastructure and support the transition to a circular economy. Backed by an exciting constellation of investors, the company will expand advanced recycling capacity...
U.K. recycling startup raises seed funding
PeakLoad: Katharos secures capital backing to support major recycling and waste infrastructure portfolios across the United Kingdom.
Ex-Lightsource CEO to Chair U.K. waste infra developer
PeakLoad: Kareen Boutonnat is appointed as the new Independent Chair of the Katharos board to steer institutional growth.
Become a Katharos Partner
We work with private landowners and local authorities to develop waste and recycling infrastructure that supports the UK’s circular economy and delivers long-term value.
For Landowners
- ✔ Long-term, index-linked income
- ✔ Retain ownership of land (where appropriate)
- ✔ Professional project management by Katharos
- ✔ Zero upfront cost to landowner
For Local Authorities
- ✔ Increased local resource recovery capacity
- ✔ Reduced reliance on landfill and exports
- ✔ Progress toward net zero and climate targets
- ✔ Private capital backing with no public funding burden