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Circular economy startups worldwide
92 circular economy startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $1.9B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Sedron TechnologiesSedron Technologies is a private environmental services company based in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, founded in 2014 as a spinoff from Janicki Industries.Sedron Technologies is a private environmental services company based in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, founded in 2014 as a spinoff from Janicki Industries.
Founded 2014Sedro-Woolley, United States$500Mlast round May 2026 - 2
LanzaTechLanzaTech reduces emissions and makes new products for a circular carbon economy.LanzaTech reduces emissions and makes new products for a circular carbon economy.
Founded 2005Skokie, United States$206Mlast round Aug 2019 - 3
Waga Energy SAWAGA-ENERGY proposes a circular economy project.WAGA-ENERGY proposes a circular economy project.
Founded 2015Meylan, France$180Mlast round Nov 2025 - 4
CIRCTECCirctec is a London-based technology company founded in 2009 that focuses on the circular economy by converting end-of-life tyres into sustainable fuels and chemicals.Circtec is a London-based technology company founded in 2009 that focuses on the circular economy by converting end-of-life tyres into sustainable fuels and chemicals.
Founded 2009Terre Haute, United Kingdom$163Mlast round May 2024 - 5
CircCirc® is a textile-to-textile recycling innovator based in Danville, Virginia, founded in 2011.Circ® is a textile-to-textile recycling innovator based in Danville, Virginia, founded in 2011.
Founded 2011Danville, United States$88Mlast round Mar 2023 - 6UpwayFounded -France$75Mlast round Nov 2025
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EncinaENCINA, formally known as Encina Development Group, LLC, is a circular economy company founded in 2016 and based in The Woodlands, Texas.ENCINA, formally known as Encina Development Group, LLC, is a circular economy company founded in 2016 and based in The Woodlands, Texas.
Founded 2016The Woodlands, United States$60Mlast round Aug 2023 - 8
AirCaptureAircapture is a climate technology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2019.Aircapture is a climate technology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Albany, United States$50Mlast round Jun 2026 - 9
EntosystemEntosystem is a Canadian agri-food technology company specializing in insect farming and the circular economy.Entosystem is a Canadian agri-food technology company specializing in insect farming and the circular economy.
Founded 2016Drummondville, Canada$43Mlast round Oct 2024 - 10
RayloRaylo is a UK-based technology subscription and leasing platform that promotes a circular economy for consumer electronics.Raylo is a UK-based technology subscription and leasing platform that promotes a circular economy for consumer electronics.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$42Mlast round Jan 2026 - 11
LooptlooptTM is a software company based in Toronto, founded in 2018.looptTM is a software company based in Toronto, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Toronto, United States$39Mlast round May 2010 - 12
MOLGMolg is a private robotics and artificial intelligence company based in Chantilly, Virginia, focused on creating a circular economy for manufacturing.Molg is a private robotics and artificial intelligence company based in Chantilly, Virginia, focused on creating a circular economy for manufacturing.
Founded 2021Sterling, United States$34Mlast round Dec 2025 - 13VytalFounded -Germany$31Mlast round Jul 2026
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MagREEsourceMagREEsource is to link the circular economy by providing a green metallurgical solution.MagREEsource is to link the circular economy by providing a green metallurgical solution.
Founded 2020Grenoble, France$27Mlast round Jul 2025 - 15
ReuseReuse is a Chilean startup and leading e-commerce marketplace focused on the circular economy.Reuse is a Chilean startup and leading e-commerce marketplace focused on the circular economy.
Founded 2017Las Condes, Chile$26Mlast round Oct 2026 - 16
Thousand FellThousand Fell is a sustainable footwear brand based in New York City, founded in 2018 by Chloe Songer and Stuart Ahlum.Thousand Fell is a sustainable footwear brand based in New York City, founded in 2018 by Chloe Songer and Stuart Ahlum.
Founded 2018New York, United States$21Mlast round Jun 2025 - 17
NovoloopNovoloop is a circular economy technology company founded in 2015, focused on transforming hard-to-recycle plastic waste into high-performance materials.Novoloop is a circular economy technology company founded in 2015, focused on transforming hard-to-recycle plastic waste into high-performance materials.
Founded 2015West Menlo Park, United States$21Mlast round Jun 2025 - 18PickleFounded -United States$19Mlast round Jun 2025
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CartlowFirst Movers in MENA Green-tech Revolution, Light Asset Organization Empowering Closed-loop Circular Economy.First Movers in MENA Green-tech Revolution, Light Asset Organization Empowering Closed-loop Circular Economy.
Founded 2019Dubai$18Mlast round Jun 2022 - 20
CertidealCertiDeal is a French e-commerce platform focused on the circular economy, established in November 2015.CertiDeal is a French e-commerce platform focused on the circular economy, established in November 2015.
Founded 2015Paris, France$17Mlast round Nov 2021 - 21
BatX EnergiesBatX Energies is a clean-tech startup based in Gurugram, India, founded in 2020 by Utkarsh Singh and Vikrant Singh.BatX Energies is a clean-tech startup based in Gurugram, India, founded in 2020 by Utkarsh Singh and Vikrant Singh.
Founded 2020Gurugram, India$16Mlast round Jul 2026 - 22
HURRHURR, also known as HURR Collective, is a community-driven peer-to-peer fashion rental marketplace based in London.HURR, also known as HURR Collective, is a community-driven peer-to-peer fashion rental marketplace based in London.
Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$16Mlast round Mar 2024 - 23
CASTALIECastalie is a French impact company that specializes in sustainable water solutions for the hospitality, restaurant, and corporate sectors.Castalie is a French impact company that specializes in sustainable water solutions for the hospitality, restaurant, and corporate sectors.
Founded 2011Boulogne-Billancourt, France$15Mlast round Jun 2020 - 24MOGUMOGU is an Industrial project and a tangible proof of Circular Economy.
MOGU is an Industrial project and a tangible proof of Circular Economy.
Founded 2015Spain$14Mlast round Dec 2024 - 25
Circular MaterialsCircular Materials S.r.l.Circular Materials S.r.l.
Founded 2019Cadoneghe, Italy$14Mlast round Jul 2026 - 26
Renasens ABAccelerating the world ́s transition to a circular economy, by transforming agricultural & textile wastes to resources.Accelerating the world ́s transition to a circular economy, by transforming agricultural & textile wastes to resources.
Founded 2022Sweden$12Mlast round Mar 2026 - 27
FAIRMATFAIRMAT is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2020 and based in Paris.FAIRMAT is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2020 and based in Paris.
Founded 2020Paris, France$12Mlast round Nov 2025 - 28
ACELERONACELERON is a UK-based clean technology company founded in 2016, focused on designing and manufacturing advanced lithium-ion batteries that support a circular economy.ACELERON is a UK-based clean technology company founded in 2016, focused on designing and manufacturing advanced lithium-ion batteries that support a circular economy.
Founded 2016Stoke Prior, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Nov 2022 - 29
SellpySellpy is a prominent European e-commerce platform focused on the circular economy, specializing in second-hand fashion, home decor, and various pre-owned products.Sellpy is a prominent European e-commerce platform focused on the circular economy, specializing in second-hand fashion, home decor, and various pre-owned products.
Founded 2014Stockholm, Sweden$10Mlast round Oct 2019 - 30
BreezyBreezy!Breezy!
Founded 2020Agios Athanasios, Cyprus$10Mlast round Feb 2026 - 31
Black Bear CarbonBlack Bear Carbon is a Dutch technology company founded in 2010, focused on addressing the global waste tire issue through innovative circular economy solutions.Black Bear Carbon is a Dutch technology company founded in 2010, focused on addressing the global waste tire issue through innovative circular economy solutions.
Founded 2010Utrecht, Netherlands$9.1Mlast round May 2021 - 32
LIZEELizee is an industrial SaaS platform that provides a comprehensive logistical infrastructure for circular economy programs.Lizee is an industrial SaaS platform that provides a comprehensive logistical infrastructure for circular economy programs.
Founded 2019Dourges, France$7.6Mlast round Jan 2023 - 33
WandaA circular logistics & tech company providing easy access to space and logistics enabling the circular economyA circular logistics & tech company providing easy access to space and logistics enabling the circular economy
Founded 2020United States$7.4Mlast round Aug 2025 - 34
Recyda GmbHRecyda GmbH is a Climate-Tech enterprise based in Freiburg, Germany, founded in 2020.Recyda GmbH is a Climate-Tech enterprise based in Freiburg, Germany, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Freiburg, Germany$6.8Mlast round Oct 2024 - 35
SensoneoSensoneo is a global leader in smart waste solutions, specializing in data-driven waste management systems and digital circular economy solutions.Sensoneo is a global leader in smart waste solutions, specializing in data-driven waste management systems and digital circular economy solutions.
Founded 2017Bratislava, Slovakia$6.7Mlast round Jun 2023 - 36
NOWOSNOWOS is a Dutch-French social enterprise focused on the circular economy of lithium-ion batteries.NOWOS is a Dutch-French social enterprise focused on the circular economy of lithium-ion batteries.
Founded 2019Amersfoort, Netherlands$6.6Mlast round Apr 2025 - 37
Phononic VibesPhononic Vibes introduces a new patented technology for vibration and noise control and isolation, with a circular economy approach.Phononic Vibes introduces a new patented technology for vibration and noise control and isolation, with a circular economy approach.
Founded 2018Milano, Italy$6.2Mlast round Oct 2026 - 38
Tri’n’collectTri’n’Collect is a French waste-management cleantech company founded in 2019, located in the Nantes/Saint-Herblain area.Tri’n’Collect is a French waste-management cleantech company founded in 2019, located in the Nantes/Saint-Herblain area.
Founded 2019Saint-Herblain, France$5.4Mlast round Dec 2023 - 39
ReekomREEKOM is a French industrial startup founded in 2022, specializing in re-commerce, which focuses on the circular economy for second-hand, rental, and repaired goods.REEKOM is a French industrial startup founded in 2022, specializing in re-commerce, which focuses on the circular economy for second-hand, rental, and repaired goods.
Founded 2022La Courneuve, France$5.1Mlast round May 2025 - 40
Excess Materials ExchangeExcess Materials Exchange (EME) is a circular waste platform based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.Excess Materials Exchange (EME) is a circular waste platform based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Founded 2017Amsterdam, Netherlands$5.0Mlast round Dec 2024 - 41
Cycle UpCycle Up is a French company focused on transforming the construction and building industry through the circular economy.Cycle Up is a French company focused on transforming the construction and building industry through the circular economy.
Founded 2017Paris, France$4.4Mlast round Mar 2022 - 42
PolycarbinPolycarbin is an environmental services company focused on creating a circular economy for single-use scientific plastics in the biopharmaceutical, life sciencePolycarbin is an environmental services company focused on creating a circular economy for single-use scientific plastics in the biopharmaceutical, life science
Founded 2019Richmond, United States$4.2Mlast round Jul 2023 - 43
EvoralisEvoralis Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in May 2021.Evoralis Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in May 2021.
Founded 2021Cambridge, United Kingdom$4.2Mlast round Jan 2025 - 44
TWICE COMMERCE ®TWICE Commerce is an all-in-one commerce platform designed to support businesses in renting, selling, reselling, and offering subscriptions for physical products.TWICE Commerce is an all-in-one commerce platform designed to support businesses in renting, selling, reselling, and offering subscriptions for physical products.
Founded 2018Helsinki, Finland$3.8Mlast round Sept 2022 - 45
Circular BrainCircular Brain is a Technology Startup that creates digital solutions in the Circular Economy.Circular Brain is a Technology Startup that creates digital solutions in the Circular Economy.
Founded 2019Jundiaí, Brazil$3.5Mlast round May 2025 - 46
Circul'EggCircul'Egg is a French GreenTech start-up founded in 2019, focused on the circular economy by recovering and recycling industrial eggshells and membranes from eCircul'Egg is a French GreenTech start-up founded in 2019, focused on the circular economy by recovering and recycling industrial eggshells and membranes from e
Founded 2019Paris, France$3.1Mlast round Oct 2023 - 47
AmphiStarAmphiStar is a Belgian biotechnology company founded in 2021 as a spin-off from Ghent University and the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant.AmphiStar is a Belgian biotechnology company founded in 2021 as a spin-off from Ghent University and the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant.
Founded 2021Ghent, Belgium$2.9Mlast round Oct 2025 - 48
Reusables.comReusables.com is a Canadian technology platform focused on the circular economy.Reusables.com is a Canadian technology platform focused on the circular economy.
Founded 2020Vancouver, Canada$2.6Mlast round Apr 2025 - 49
RegenEAURegenEAU, also known as S3nergy Inc., is a Canadian technology company based in Lévis, Quebec.RegenEAU, also known as S3nergy Inc., is a Canadian technology company based in Lévis, Quebec.
Founded 2018Quebec, Canada$2.3Mlast round Jun 2025 - 50
DrexcodeDrexcode is a Milan-based fashion marketplace founded in 2014, specializing in luxury dress and accessory rentals, as well as the sale of new and preloved designer items.Drexcode is a Milan-based fashion marketplace founded in 2014, specializing in luxury dress and accessory rentals, as well as the sale of new and preloved designer items.
Founded 2014Milan, Italy$2.1Mlast round Nov 2015
Sedro-Woolley, United States
Meylan, France
Terre Haute, United Kingdom
Drummondville, Canada
Germany
Las Condes, Chile
Gurugram, India
Spain
Cadoneghe, Italy
Sweden
Agios Athanasios, Cyprus
Utrecht, Netherlands
Bratislava, Slovakia
Helsinki, Finland
Jundiaí, Brazil
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