Companies in the recycling sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.
Explore 394 recently funded recycling companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.
SOLARCYCLE is a technology-driven company maximizing solar sustainability through recycling and repurposing.
Réemploi+ is an innovative ecosystem of the reuse of materials and the development of the circular economy in Lac-Saint-Jean.
Bright Feeds is a food waste recycling company that uses artificial intelligence and drying technology to transform food waste into feed.
A clean-tech metals recycling company producing secondary materials where it's needed most — the emerging markets.
Aris Water Solutions develops and operates produced water infrastructure and recycling.
Ravel is a waste management company that offers purification recycling services for blended textiles.
Mat4Green Tech develops a technology that recycles Indium from industrial waste in an efficient and climate-neutral way.
Uplift360 develops chemical regeneration and recycling technologies to recover and reuse high-performance industrial materials.
R3 Robotics is an industrial robotics company that develops AI-powered automated disassembly systems for end-of-life processing.
Chemical plastic recycling technology that enables the production of virgin-grade polymers from non-recyclable plastic waste
Sustainability solutions such as carbon credits, circular supply chain and waste to value solutions.
RECOTECH is a ClimateTech company that collects and shares data to maximize resource value throughout its life cycle.
Esa is an environment solutions company that engages in plastic waste recycling, product creation, and distribution services.
Mid-Western Waste Holdings is a waste management holding company involved in waste collection and disposal services.
Phoenix Carbon enables sustainable composites thanks to its patent pending recycling and manufacturing workflows.
Lemontri offers a turnkey multi-flow recycling service (plastic, metal, paper, glass, etc.).
HardShell Labs provides waste treatment and recycling services.
Novobiom specializes in unblocking the power of fungi to revolutionize waste management and build a sustainable future.
Delete Cups is a software company that provides recycling solutions to reduce plastic consumption in the food and beverages industry.
METYCLE is the full stack secondary metals company. We use AI and data to elevate secondary metal into precious raw materials.
Reaquila is a digital platform empowering post-consumer packaging circularity
Descycle is a startup that recycles e-waste and recovers metals.
PlantSea manufactures and develops sustainable products using seaweed and aquaculture materials.
everox upcycles waste concrete into low carbon carbon substitutes to cement, sand and stones
Robensoe develops intelligent robots capable of identifying, categorizing, and physically sorting recyclables into separate bins.
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 394 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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