Companies in the recycling sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.
Explore 399 recently funded recycling companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.
Cylib specializes in holistic battery recycling, transforming end-of-life batteries into sustainable raw materials for energy transition.
Homeboy Recycling is an IT solutions provider that is expertise in IT asset disposition, data destruction and electronic recycling services.
re:newcell has developed a patented process for recycling cellulose-based textiles, such as cotton and viscose.
Europe’s largest platform for industrial waste management and green sourcing used by more than 15 thousands companies.
PANGEA is an impact startup using plastic science to develop circular products and materials that clean our planet and inspire the world.
Circular Services operates as a developer of circular economy and recycling infrastructure.
Psudo manufactures sneakers that are locally sourced and built with recycled materials.
Whip Around ensures pre-trip inspections happen—keeping assets safe, people protected, and downtime low with one platform.
Metso Outotec specializes in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions, and services for mineral processing and metals refining.
Momentum is a lithium-ion battery recycling company that has developed a patented modular, scalable recycling technology
Nevada Technology is a full-service energy solutions company that offers battery manufacturing and recylcling services.
GreenIron has developed a groundbreaking energy-efficient process for the sustainable recycling of waste and residues.
Prairie Robotics offers an AI/IOT solution to identify recyclables at the household level to provide customised education for each household
Premirr Plastics provides a sustainable, and eco-friendly method to chemically recycle polyethylene terephthalate.
Bpacks developed the first bark packaging technology that integrates easily into existing production streams, replacing plastic materials.
Provider of Traceability-as-a-Service (TaaS) solutions for recycled plastic supply chain.
Spoiler Alert is a Boston-based software company helping perishable CPG brands manage excess and slow-moving inventory
EJ Water Cooperative is a water utility company for rural communities.
Noveon Magnetics manufactures EcoFlux rare earth permanent magnets that support electrification and low-carbon technology applications.
Nugreen Metals provides electronics recycling, IT asset disposition, data destruction, resource recovery, and compliance reporting services.
Bower is a mobile app that rewards consumers when sorting properly at existing bins.
Plastic Energy offers a global and sustainable solution to prevent plastic pollution.
Mimbly saves water(s) by creating innovative solutions for water saving and microplastic capturing.
Carbios designs and develops bio-industrial solutions to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textile polymers.
DigitalArchi is a manufacturing company that offers interior parts, concrete formwork for construction, recycling, and sells plastic.
The recycling sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.
Recycling companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.
The recycling sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.
Here is how funding is distributed among the 399 recycling companies tracked in the VCBacked database.
Companies in the recycling sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.
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