Companies in the waste management sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.
Explore 441 recently funded waste management companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.
NutJobs is a biomaterials company transforming nutshell waste by-products into bio-benign product alternatives to plastic.
PegEx provides the digital operating system that solves the compliance and data challenges in the waste management industry.
Amermin is a recycling company that specializes in refining and selling of strategic minerals and metals.
Terram Lab is to eliminate plastic and harmful chemicals from packaging.
Twogee Biotech specializes in enzyme discovery and custom enzyme mixtures for efficient degradation of agricultural residues
Zerow is a retailing company for exchanging material in order to reuse and recapture the value of previously discarded items.
BinIt is working to bring the power of data-driven decision making to waste management.
Great Lakes ReNEW is a partnership of more than 50 institutions, including universities, technology firms, and government.
Tide Ocean is a Swiss company giving waste a value and turning 100% ocean-bound plastic into safe, useful products.
Barnwell Bio analyzes waste streams for insights into animal health and farm management.
AMP utilizes AI-powered sortation to enhance recycling efficiency and reduce costs.
CleanEdge Resources develops breakthrough technology for industrial wastewater treatment and waste-to-energy solutions.
Dionymer is creating a method that uses microorganisms to convert industrial organic waste into biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates.
Software and hardware services for industrial robotics
Without® recycles flexible plastics and mixed textiles into premium materials, creating dignified jobs for former informal workers.
Brightwater Tools is focused on shifting the paradigm that allows human waste to become a resource which supports bathrooms of the future.
Sensor Industries develops products and services to help commercial real estate owners with water conservation.
Producer of renewable carbon, biochar, green gasses and green hydrogen from organic residues
Full-Stack Nature Tech Company: certified primary data on biodiversity (ESRS E4) and waste (ESRS E5) for EU CSRD corporates.
Maximize, Save, Conserve. IoT, Energy Management and Sustainable Consumption of Energy & Resources.
Waste Log is a software company that offers training and consultancy services for users to digitize waste processes and managed disposal.
374Water (NASDAQ: SCWO) is a US-based cleantech company with an innovative solution to wastewater treatment and waste management issues.
Compact Syngas Solutions develops non power applications for synthesis gas utilising waste biomass and prepared SRF fuels.
Kigüi use AI to improve the food supply chain by managing expiration dates, increasing sales, and reducing food waste in supermarkets.
Raptor Waste Solutions operates a waste logistics infrastructure platform including transfer stations and hauling services.
The waste management 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.
Waste Management 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 waste management 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 441 waste management companies tracked in the VCBacked database.
Companies in the waste management 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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