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Food waste startups worldwide
99 food waste startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $544M between them, with the United States the most common home.
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MillMill Industries Inc., founded in 2020 by Matt Rogers and Harry Tannenbaum, is an environmental technology company based in San Bruno, California.Mill Industries Inc., founded in 2020 by Matt Rogers and Harry Tannenbaum, is an environmental technology company based in San Bruno, California.
Founded 2020San Bruno, United States$70Mlast round Dec 2025 - 2
MatsmartMatsmart sells surplus food and consumer products that would otherwise have been at risk of being thrown away, helping reduce food waste.Matsmart sells surplus food and consumer products that would otherwise have been at risk of being thrown away, helping reduce food waste.
Founded 2014Stockholm, Sweden$44Mlast round Nov 2023 - 3
PHENIXPHENIX is a web and service platform specialized in the reduction of food waste and non-food waste.PHENIX is a web and service platform specialized in the reduction of food waste and non-food waste.
Founded 2014Paris, France$32Mlast round Sept 2022 - 4
True Essence FoodsTrue Essence Foods is a food technology company located in Indianapolis, Indiana.True Essence Foods is a food technology company located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Founded 2021Indianapolis, United States$28Mlast round Aug 2023 - 5
one.bioOne BIO is a California-based food tech startup and UC Davis spinoff that focuses on developing short-chain fiber food ingredients from agricultural waste and plants.One BIO is a California-based food tech startup and UC Davis spinoff that focuses on developing short-chain fiber food ingredients from agricultural waste and plants.
Founded 2019Sacramento, United States$27Mlast round Dec 2024 - 6
Foodello - Fiksuruoka.fiFoodello, also known as Fiksuruoka.fi in Finland, is a Finnish e-commerce company founded in 2016.Foodello, also known as Fiksuruoka.fi in Finland, is a Finnish e-commerce company founded in 2016.
Founded 2016Helsinki, Finland$23Mlast round May 2021 - 7
nextProteinnextProtein is a French-Tunisian agritech company founded in 2015, specializing in the production of insect-based protein, oil, and organic fertilizer.nextProtein is a French-Tunisian agritech company founded in 2015, specializing in the production of insect-based protein, oil, and organic fertilizer.
Founded 2015Paris, France$21Mlast round Nov 2025 - 8
WinnowWinnow Solutions is a London-based technology company founded in 2013 that focuses on reducing food waste in commercial kitchens.Winnow Solutions is a London-based technology company founded in 2013 that focuses on reducing food waste in commercial kitchens.
Founded 2013London, United Kingdom$19Mlast round Mar 2024 - 9
Misfits MarketMisfits Market is a subscription-based online grocery delivery service founded in 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Misfits Market is a subscription-based online grocery delivery service founded in 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Founded 2018Delanco, United States$17Mlast round Apr 2023 - 10
Better OriginBetter Origin is an innovative agritech and biotechnology startup based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.Better Origin is an innovative agritech and biotechnology startup based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Founded 2019Cambridge, United Kingdom$16Mlast round Apr 2022 - 11
RefilledRefilled is a Sydney-based climate and sustainability startup founded in 2022.Refilled is a Sydney-based climate and sustainability startup founded in 2022.
Founded 2022Ultimo, Australia$13Mlast round Nov 2026 - 12
Bene BonoBene Bono is a French independent startup founded in April 2020 by Grégoire Carlier, Sven Ripoche, and Claire Laurent.Bene Bono is a French independent startup founded in April 2020 by Grégoire Carlier, Sven Ripoche, and Claire Laurent.
Founded 2020Paris, France$11Mlast round Mar 2024 - 13
Les AlchimistesLes Alchimistes is a social and solidarity-based enterprise founded in Paris between 2016 and 2017.Les Alchimistes is a social and solidarity-based enterprise founded in Paris between 2016 and 2017.
Founded 2016Paris, France$11Mlast round Feb 2023 - 14
OurFoodFutureOurFoodFuture is working to decrease food waste.OurFoodFuture is working to decrease food waste.
Founded 2018Canada$10Mlast round May 2019 - 15
EcoSpiritsEcoSpirits is a closed-loop distribution system that develops low carbon and low waste spirits distribution technology.EcoSpirits is a closed-loop distribution system that develops low carbon and low waste spirits distribution technology.
Founded 2018Singapore, Singapore$10Mlast round May 2023 - 16
FoodforecastFoodforecast is a Cologne-based startup that specializes in artificial intelligence and SaaS solutions aimed at reducing food waste and enhancing resource efficFoodforecast is a Cologne-based startup that specializes in artificial intelligence and SaaS solutions aimed at reducing food waste and enhancing resource effic
Founded 2018Cologne, Germany$9.5Mlast round Feb 2026 - 17
MetafoodxMetafoodx is an AI-driven food technology company based in San Jose, California.Metafoodx is an AI-driven food technology company based in San Jose, California.
Founded 2021San Jose, United States$9.4Mlast round May 2025 - 18
Biogen GwyriadBiogen Gwyriad operates anaerobic digestion plants which recycle food waste to generate renewable energy and biofertilisers for farmland.Biogen Gwyriad operates anaerobic digestion plants which recycle food waste to generate renewable energy and biofertilisers for farmland.
Founded 2005Bedford, United Kingdom$9.3Mlast round Jul 2012 - 19
Ryp LabsRyp Labs is an innovative company focused on reducing food waste through natural, sustainable fruit-freshness technologies.Ryp Labs is an innovative company focused on reducing food waste through natural, sustainable fruit-freshness technologies.
Founded 2017Bothell, United States$8.2Mlast round May 2026 - 20
InsectBiotechInsectBiotech is a Spanish agritech company founded in 2022, focused on transforming agricultural and food byproduct residues into lower-carbon products using BInsectBiotech is a Spanish agritech company founded in 2022, focused on transforming agricultural and food byproduct residues into lower-carbon products using B
Founded 2022Jaen, Spain$8.2Mlast round Jul 2026 - 21
PrimitivesPrimitives is a public benefit company that develops advanced bioplastic materials to reduce food waste and plastic pollution.Primitives is a public benefit company that develops advanced bioplastic materials to reduce food waste and plastic pollution.
Founded 2019United States$8.0Mlast round Aug 2024 - 22
Nous anti-gaspiNOUS anti-gaspi is a French social and solidarity economy enterprise founded in 2018, dedicated to reducing food waste through its network of anti-waste grocery stores.NOUS anti-gaspi is a French social and solidarity economy enterprise founded in 2018, dedicated to reducing food waste through its network of anti-waste grocery stores.
Founded 2018Paris, France$8.0Mlast round Jul 2022 - 23
Strella BiotechnologyStrella Biotechnology offers a biosensing platform that predicts the ripeness of fruit which reduces food waste and improves quality.Strella Biotechnology offers a biosensing platform that predicts the ripeness of fruit which reduces food waste and improves quality.
Founded 2017Seattle, United States$7.4Mlast round Aug 2026 - 24
LANDFEEDLANDFEED converts waste from agro-food, forestry, and urban sources into innovative bio-based fertilisers.LANDFEED converts waste from agro-food, forestry, and urban sources into innovative bio-based fertilisers.
Founded -Oldenburg, Germany$7.0Mlast round May 2024 - 25
Positive Food Co.Positive Food Co.Positive Food Co.
Founded 2017Los Angeles, United States$7.0Mlast round Aug 2022 - 26Too Good To GoToo Good To Go is a platform intended to reduce food waste.
Too Good To Go is a platform intended to reduce food waste.
Founded 2015Kobenhavn, Denmark$6.8Mlast round Jul 2022 - 27
GoterraGoterra is an Australian company specializing in food-waste management through the innovative use of insects and industrial robotics.Goterra is an Australian company specializing in food-waste management through the innovative use of insects and industrial robotics.
Founded 2015Canberra, Australia$6.6Mlast round Nov 2025 - 28
Babaco MarketBabaco Market is an innovative subscription e-grocery service based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2020.Babaco Market is an innovative subscription e-grocery service based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Milan, Italy$6.6Mlast round Nov 2022 - 29
TRYON EnvironnementTryon Environnement is a French company specializing in the management of food bio-waste.Tryon Environnement is a French company specializing in the management of food bio-waste.
Founded 2015Paris, France$6.5Mlast round Jan 2024 - 30
NuvilabNuvilab is a South Korean food technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Seoul's Gangnam district.Nuvilab is a South Korean food technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Seoul's Gangnam district.
Founded 2018Seoul, South Korea$6.5Mlast round Sept 2022 - 31
Dispatch GoodsDispatch Goods is a women-led reverse logistics company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019 by Lindsey Hoell and Maia Tekle.Dispatch Goods is a women-led reverse logistics company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019 by Lindsey Hoell and Maia Tekle.
Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$5.8Mlast round Sept 2021 - 32
SoFreshSoFresh operates as two distinct entities: a food packaging technology company and a healthy fast-casual restaurant franchise.SoFresh operates as two distinct entities: a food packaging technology company and a healthy fast-casual restaurant franchise.
Founded 2013Tampa, United States$5.6Mlast round Aug 2022 - 33
ConsentioConsentio is a Barcelona-based B2B digital platform founded in 2018 by Benoit Vandevivere and Vincent Rosso.Consentio is a Barcelona-based B2B digital platform founded in 2018 by Benoit Vandevivere and Vincent Rosso.
Founded 2017Barcelona, Spain$5.2Mlast round Oct 2021 - 34
BiohmBiohm manufactures bio-based construction materials from food waste.Biohm manufactures bio-based construction materials from food waste.
Founded 2016United Kingdom$5.2Mlast round May 2024 - 35
BardeeBardee is an Australian sustainability company located in Sunshine West, Victoria.Bardee is an Australian sustainability company located in Sunshine West, Victoria.
Founded 2019Melbourne, Australia$5.0Mlast round Nov 2021 - 36
DyrtDyrt is a food waste management and composting company that focuses on providing an efficient processing platform for organic waste.Dyrt is a food waste management and composting company that focuses on providing an efficient processing platform for organic waste.
Founded 2020Los Angeles, United States$4.7Mlast round Jan 2025 - 37
GanderGander is an award-winning SaaS platform focused on reducing food waste in the retail sector by optimizing clearance inventory management.Gander is an award-winning SaaS platform focused on reducing food waste in the retail sector by optimizing clearance inventory management.
Founded 2019Ramsey, Isle of Man$4.5Mlast round Jun 2022 - 38
KikleoKikleo is a technology company dedicated to helping restaurants and catering businesses reduce food waste and enhance operational performance.Kikleo is a technology company dedicated to helping restaurants and catering businesses reduce food waste and enhance operational performance.
Founded 2019Paris, France$4.1Mlast round Sept 2025 - 39
DispersaDispersa is a Canadian cleantech and biotechnology startup based in Laval, Quebec.Dispersa is a Canadian cleantech and biotechnology startup based in Laval, Quebec.
Founded 2019Laval, Canada$4.1Mlast round Feb 2025 - 40
BioGreen360BioGreen360 is a provider of technology services for sustainable food waste solutions.BioGreen360 is a provider of technology services for sustainable food waste solutions.
Founded 2015Stratham, United States$3.9Mlast round Sept 2026 - 41
AlgaleXAlgaleX is a firm that utilizes discarded food waste to create ingredients such as plant-based proteins.AlgaleX is a firm that utilizes discarded food waste to create ingredients such as plant-based proteins.
Founded 2021Uruma, Japan$3.9Mlast round Jul 2026 - 42
OneThirdOneThird is a food tech startup preventing food loss and food waste.OneThird is a food tech startup preventing food loss and food waste.
Founded 2018Enschede, Netherlands$3.6Mlast round Jan 2025 - 43
untillUntill is an agtech company based in Hudson, Massachusetts, founded in 2017.Untill is an agtech company based in Hudson, Massachusetts, founded in 2017.
Founded 2016Hudson, United States$3.5Mlast round Jan 2022 - 44
SpudsySpudsy is a food company based in Costa Mesa, California, founded in 2017 by Ashley Rogers.Spudsy is a food company based in Costa Mesa, California, founded in 2017 by Ashley Rogers.
Founded 2017Newport Beach, United States$3.3Mlast round Sept 2021 - 45
FOOD TO SAVEFood To Save is a Brazilian foodtech startup founded in 2020 and based in São Paulo.Food To Save is a Brazilian foodtech startup founded in 2020 and based in São Paulo.
Founded 2021Sao Paulo, Brazil$3.1Mlast round Oct 2023 - 46
Rubies In The RubbleRubies in the Rubble is a UK-based food company focused on reducing food waste by turning surplus and imperfect fruits and vegetables into premium condiments anRubies in the Rubble is a UK-based food company focused on reducing food waste by turning surplus and imperfect fruits and vegetables into premium condiments an
Founded 2012London, United Kingdom$2.6Mlast round Mar 2026 - 47
Chapul FarmsChapul Farms is an innovative company focused on insect agriculture, specifically utilizing Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) to convert organic waste into high-pChapul Farms is an innovative company focused on insect agriculture, specifically utilizing Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) to convert organic waste into high-p
Founded 2012McMinnville, United States$2.5Mlast round Jan 2022 - 48
Positive CarbonPositive Carbon is a Dublin-based sustainability startup founded in 2020 by Mark and Aisling Kirwan.Positive Carbon is a Dublin-based sustainability startup founded in 2020 by Mark and Aisling Kirwan.
Founded 2020Dublin, Ireland$2.5Mlast round Nov 2023 - 49
AtypiqueAtypique is a French B2B wholesaler based in Lyon, founded in March 2021.Atypique is a French B2B wholesaler based in Lyon, founded in March 2021.
Founded 2020Lyon, France$2.2Mlast round Sept 2023 - 50
AgShiftAgShift is on a mission to reduce food waste across the food supply chain.AgShift is on a mission to reduce food waste across the food supply chain.
Founded 2016Costa Mesa, United States$2.0Mlast round Feb 2023
San Bruno, United States
Stockholm, Sweden
Paris, France
Helsinki, Finland
London, United Kingdom
Ultimo, Australia
Canada
Singapore, Singapore
Cologne, Germany
Jaen, Spain
Kobenhavn, Denmark
Milan, Italy
Seoul, South Korea
Ramsey, Isle of Man
Uruma, Japan
Enschede, Netherlands
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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