# Top 50 Circular Economy Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded circular economy startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $1.9B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/circular-economy-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Sedron Technologies** Sedron Technologies is a private environmental services company based in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, founded in 2014 as a spinoff from Janicki Industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sedron-technologies) Sedron Technologies is a private environmental services company based in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, founded in 2014 as a spinoff from Janicki Industries. *Founded* 2014 Sedro-Woolley, United States **$500M** last round May 2026
- 2 [**LanzaTech** LanzaTech reduces emissions and makes new products for a circular carbon economy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lanzatech) LanzaTech reduces emissions and makes new products for a circular carbon economy. *Founded* 2005 Skokie, United States **$206M** last round Aug 2019
- 3 [**Waga Energy SA** WAGA-ENERGY proposes a circular economy project.](https://millionrounds.com/company/waga-energy-sa) WAGA-ENERGY proposes a circular economy project. *Founded* 2015 Meylan, France **$180M** last round Nov 2025
- 4 [**CIRCTEC** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/circtec) 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* 2009 Terre Haute, United Kingdom **$163M** last round May 2024
- 5 [**Circ** Circ® is a textile-to-textile recycling innovator based in Danville, Virginia, founded in 2011.](https://millionrounds.com/company/circ) Circ® is a textile-to-textile recycling innovator based in Danville, Virginia, founded in 2011. *Founded* 2011 Danville, United States **$88M** last round Mar 2023
- 6 [**Upway**](https://millionrounds.com/company/upway) *Founded* - France **$75M** last round Nov 2025
- 7 [**Encina** ENCINA, formally known as Encina Development Group, LLC, is a circular economy company founded in 2016 and based in The Woodlands, Texas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/encina) ENCINA, formally known as Encina Development Group, LLC, is a circular economy company founded in 2016 and based in The Woodlands, Texas. *Founded* 2016 The Woodlands, United States **$60M** last round Aug 2023
- 8 [**AirCapture** Aircapture is a climate technology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aircapture) Aircapture is a climate technology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Albany, United States **$50M** last round Jun 2026
- 9 [**Entosystem** Entosystem is a Canadian agri-food technology company specializing in insect farming and the circular economy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/entosystem) Entosystem is a Canadian agri-food technology company specializing in insect farming and the circular economy. *Founded* 2016 Drummondville, Canada **$43M** last round Oct 2024
- 10 [**Raylo** Raylo is a UK-based technology subscription and leasing platform that promotes a circular economy for consumer electronics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/raylo) Raylo is a UK-based technology subscription and leasing platform that promotes a circular economy for consumer electronics. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$42M** last round Jan 2026
- 11 [**Loopt** looptTM is a software company based in Toronto, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/loopt) looptTM is a software company based in Toronto, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Toronto, United States **$39M** last round May 2010
- 12 [**MOLG** Molg is a private robotics and artificial intelligence company based in Chantilly, Virginia, focused on creating a circular economy for manufacturing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/molg) Molg is a private robotics and artificial intelligence company based in Chantilly, Virginia, focused on creating a circular economy for manufacturing. *Founded* 2021 Sterling, United States **$34M** last round Dec 2025
- 13 [**Vytal**](https://millionrounds.com/company/vytal) *Founded* - Germany **$31M** last round Jul 2026
- 14 [**MagREEsource** MagREEsource is to link the circular economy by providing a green metallurgical solution.](https://millionrounds.com/company/magreesource) MagREEsource is to link the circular economy by providing a green metallurgical solution. *Founded* 2020 Grenoble, France **$27M** last round Jul 2025
- 15 [**Reuse** Reuse is a Chilean startup and leading e-commerce marketplace focused on the circular economy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reuse) Reuse is a Chilean startup and leading e-commerce marketplace focused on the circular economy. *Founded* 2017 Las Condes, Chile **$26M** last round Oct 2026
- 16 [**Thousand Fell** Thousand Fell is a sustainable footwear brand based in New York City, founded in 2018 by Chloe Songer and Stuart Ahlum.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thousand-fell) Thousand Fell is a sustainable footwear brand based in New York City, founded in 2018 by Chloe Songer and Stuart Ahlum. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$21M** last round Jun 2025
- 17 [**Novoloop** Novoloop is a circular economy technology company founded in 2015, focused on transforming hard-to-recycle plastic waste into high-performance materials.](https://millionrounds.com/company/novoloop) Novoloop is a circular economy technology company founded in 2015, focused on transforming hard-to-recycle plastic waste into high-performance materials. *Founded* 2015 West Menlo Park, United States **$21M** last round Jun 2025
- 18 [**Pickle**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pickle) *Founded* - United States **$19M** last round Jun 2025
- 19 [**Cartlow** First Movers in MENA Green-tech Revolution, Light Asset Organization Empowering Closed-loop Circular Economy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cartlow) First Movers in MENA Green-tech Revolution, Light Asset Organization Empowering Closed-loop Circular Economy. *Founded* 2019 Dubai **$18M** last round Jun 2022
- 20 [**Certideal** CertiDeal is a French e-commerce platform focused on the circular economy, established in November 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/certideal) CertiDeal is a French e-commerce platform focused on the circular economy, established in November 2015. *Founded* 2015 Paris, France **$17M** last round Nov 2021
- 21 [**BatX Energies** BatX Energies is a clean-tech startup based in Gurugram, India, founded in 2020 by Utkarsh Singh and Vikrant Singh.](https://millionrounds.com/company/batx-energies) BatX Energies is a clean-tech startup based in Gurugram, India, founded in 2020 by Utkarsh Singh and Vikrant Singh. *Founded* 2020 Gurugram, India **$16M** last round Jul 2026
- 22 [**HURR** HURR, also known as HURR Collective, is a community-driven peer-to-peer fashion rental marketplace based in London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hurr) HURR, also known as HURR Collective, is a community-driven peer-to-peer fashion rental marketplace based in London. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$16M** last round Mar 2024
- 23 [**CASTALIE** Castalie is a French impact company that specializes in sustainable water solutions for the hospitality, restaurant, and corporate sectors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/castalie) Castalie is a French impact company that specializes in sustainable water solutions for the hospitality, restaurant, and corporate sectors. *Founded* 2011 Boulogne-Billancourt, France **$15M** last round Jun 2020
- 24 [**MOGU** MOGU is an Industrial project and a tangible proof of Circular Economy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mogu) MOGU is an Industrial project and a tangible proof of Circular Economy. *Founded* 2015 Spain **$14M** last round Dec 2024
- 25 [**Circular Materials** Circular Materials S.r.l.](https://millionrounds.com/company/circular-materials) Circular Materials S.r.l. *Founded* 2019 Cadoneghe, Italy **$14M** last round Jul 2026
- 26 [**Renasens AB** Accelerating the world ́s transition to a circular economy, by transforming agricultural & textile wastes to resources.](https://millionrounds.com/company/renasens-ab) Accelerating the world ́s transition to a circular economy, by transforming agricultural & textile wastes to resources. *Founded* 2022 Sweden **$12M** last round Mar 2026
- 27 [**FAIRMAT** FAIRMAT is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2020 and based in Paris.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fairmat) FAIRMAT is a French deep-tech startup founded in 2020 and based in Paris. *Founded* 2020 Paris, France **$12M** last round Nov 2025
- 28 [**ACELERON** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aceleron) 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* 2016 Stoke Prior, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Nov 2022
- 29 [**Sellpy** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sellpy) 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* 2014 Stockholm, Sweden **$10M** last round Oct 2019
- 30 [**Breezy** Breezy!](https://millionrounds.com/company/breezy) Breezy! *Founded* 2020 Agios Athanasios, Cyprus **$10M** last round Feb 2026
- 31 [**Black Bear Carbon** Black Bear Carbon is a Dutch technology company founded in 2010, focused on addressing the global waste tire issue through innovative circular economy solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/black-bear-carbon) 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* 2010 Utrecht, Netherlands **$9.1M** last round May 2021
- 32 [**LIZEE** Lizee is an industrial SaaS platform that provides a comprehensive logistical infrastructure for circular economy programs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lizee) Lizee is an industrial SaaS platform that provides a comprehensive logistical infrastructure for circular economy programs. *Founded* 2019 Dourges, France **$7.6M** last round Jan 2023
- 33 [**Wanda** A circular logistics & tech company providing easy access to space and logistics enabling the circular economy](https://millionrounds.com/company/wanda) A circular logistics & tech company providing easy access to space and logistics enabling the circular economy *Founded* 2020 United States **$7.4M** last round Aug 2025
- 34 [**Recyda GmbH** Recyda GmbH is a Climate-Tech enterprise based in Freiburg, Germany, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/recyda-gmbh) Recyda GmbH is a Climate-Tech enterprise based in Freiburg, Germany, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Freiburg, Germany **$6.8M** last round Oct 2024
- 35 [**Sensoneo** Sensoneo is a global leader in smart waste solutions, specializing in data-driven waste management systems and digital circular economy solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sensoneo) Sensoneo is a global leader in smart waste solutions, specializing in data-driven waste management systems and digital circular economy solutions. *Founded* 2017 Bratislava, Slovakia **$6.7M** last round Jun 2023
- 36 [**NOWOS** NOWOS is a Dutch-French social enterprise focused on the circular economy of lithium-ion batteries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nowos) NOWOS is a Dutch-French social enterprise focused on the circular economy of lithium-ion batteries. *Founded* 2019 Amersfoort, Netherlands **$6.6M** last round Apr 2025
- 37 [**Phononic Vibes** Phononic Vibes introduces a new patented technology for vibration and noise control and isolation, with a circular economy approach.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phononic-vibes) Phononic Vibes introduces a new patented technology for vibration and noise control and isolation, with a circular economy approach. *Founded* 2018 Milano, Italy **$6.2M** last round Oct 2026
- 38 [**Tri’n’collect** Tri’n’Collect is a French waste-management cleantech company founded in 2019, located in the Nantes/Saint-Herblain area.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tri-n-collect) Tri’n’Collect is a French waste-management cleantech company founded in 2019, located in the Nantes/Saint-Herblain area. *Founded* 2019 Saint-Herblain, France **$5.4M** last round Dec 2023
- 39 [**Reekom** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reekom) 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* 2022 La Courneuve, France **$5.1M** last round May 2025
- 40 [**Excess Materials Exchange** Excess Materials Exchange (EME) is a circular waste platform based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/excess-materials-exchange) Excess Materials Exchange (EME) is a circular waste platform based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. *Founded* 2017 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$5.0M** last round Dec 2024
- 41 [**Cycle Up** Cycle Up is a French company focused on transforming the construction and building industry through the circular economy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cycle-up) Cycle Up is a French company focused on transforming the construction and building industry through the circular economy. *Founded* 2017 Paris, France **$4.4M** last round Mar 2022
- 42 [**Polycarbin** Polycarbin is an environmental services company focused on creating a circular economy for single-use scientific plastics in the biopharmaceutical, life science](https://millionrounds.com/company/polycarbin) Polycarbin is an environmental services company focused on creating a circular economy for single-use scientific plastics in the biopharmaceutical, life science *Founded* 2019 Richmond, United States **$4.2M** last round Jul 2023
- 43 [**Evoralis** Evoralis Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in May 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/evoralis) Evoralis Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in May 2021. *Founded* 2021 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$4.2M** last 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/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. *Founded* 2018 Helsinki, Finland **$3.8M** last round Sept 2022
- 45 [**Circular Brain** Circular Brain is a Technology Startup that creates digital solutions in the Circular Economy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/circular-brain) Circular Brain is a Technology Startup that creates digital solutions in the Circular Economy. *Founded* 2019 Jundiaí, Brazil **$3.5M** last round May 2025
- 46 [**Circul'Egg** Circul'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](https://millionrounds.com/company/circul-egg) Circul'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* 2019 Paris, France **$3.1M** last round Oct 2023
- 47 [**AmphiStar** AmphiStar is a Belgian biotechnology company founded in 2021 as a spin-off from Ghent University and the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amphistar) AmphiStar is a Belgian biotechnology company founded in 2021 as a spin-off from Ghent University and the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant. *Founded* 2021 Ghent, Belgium **$2.9M** last round Oct 2025
- 48 [**Reusables.com** Reusables.com is a Canadian technology platform focused on the circular economy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reusables-com) Reusables.com is a Canadian technology platform focused on the circular economy. *Founded* 2020 Vancouver, Canada **$2.6M** last round Apr 2025
- 49 [**RegenEAU** RegenEAU, also known as S3nergy Inc., is a Canadian technology company based in Lévis, Quebec.](https://millionrounds.com/company/regeneau) RegenEAU, also known as S3nergy Inc., is a Canadian technology company based in Lévis, Quebec. *Founded* 2018 Quebec, Canada **$2.3M** last round Jun 2025
- 50 [**Drexcode** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/drexcode) 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* 2014 Milan, Italy **$2.1M** last round Nov 2015

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