# Top 50 Food Waste Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded food waste startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $544M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Mill** Mill Industries Inc., founded in 2020 by Matt Rogers and Harry Tannenbaum, is an environmental technology company based in San Bruno, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mill) Mill Industries Inc., founded in 2020 by Matt Rogers and Harry Tannenbaum, is an environmental technology company based in San Bruno, California. *Founded* 2020 San Bruno, United States **$70M** last round Dec 2025
- 2 [**Matsmart** Matsmart sells surplus food and consumer products that would otherwise have been at risk of being thrown away, helping reduce food waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/matsmart) Matsmart sells surplus food and consumer products that would otherwise have been at risk of being thrown away, helping reduce food waste. *Founded* 2014 Stockholm, Sweden **$44M** last round Nov 2023
- 3 [**PHENIX** PHENIX is a web and service platform specialized in the reduction of food waste and non-food waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phenix) PHENIX is a web and service platform specialized in the reduction of food waste and non-food waste. *Founded* 2014 Paris, France **$32M** last round Sept 2022
- 4 [**True Essence Foods** True Essence Foods is a food technology company located in Indianapolis, Indiana.](https://millionrounds.com/company/true-essence-foods) True Essence Foods is a food technology company located in Indianapolis, Indiana. *Founded* 2021 Indianapolis, United States **$28M** last round Aug 2023
- 5 [**one.bio** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/one-bio) 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* 2019 Sacramento, United States **$27M** last round Dec 2024
- 6 [**Foodello - Fiksuruoka.fi** Foodello, also known as Fiksuruoka.fi in Finland, is a Finnish e-commerce company founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/foodello-fiksuruoka-fi) Foodello, also known as Fiksuruoka.fi in Finland, is a Finnish e-commerce company founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Helsinki, Finland **$23M** last round May 2021
- 7 [**nextProtein** nextProtein is a French-Tunisian agritech company founded in 2015, specializing in the production of insect-based protein, oil, and organic fertilizer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nextprotein) nextProtein is a French-Tunisian agritech company founded in 2015, specializing in the production of insect-based protein, oil, and organic fertilizer. *Founded* 2015 Paris, France **$21M** last round Nov 2025
- 8 [**Winnow** Winnow Solutions is a London-based technology company founded in 2013 that focuses on reducing food waste in commercial kitchens.](https://millionrounds.com/company/winnow) Winnow Solutions is a London-based technology company founded in 2013 that focuses on reducing food waste in commercial kitchens. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$19M** last round Mar 2024
- 9 [**Misfits Market** Misfits Market is a subscription-based online grocery delivery service founded in 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.](https://millionrounds.com/company/misfits-market) Misfits Market is a subscription-based online grocery delivery service founded in 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. *Founded* 2018 Delanco, United States **$17M** last round Apr 2023
- 10 [**Better Origin** Better Origin is an innovative agritech and biotechnology startup based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/better-origin) Better Origin is an innovative agritech and biotechnology startup based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2019 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$16M** last round Apr 2022
- 11 [**Refilled** Refilled is a Sydney-based climate and sustainability startup founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/refilled) Refilled is a Sydney-based climate and sustainability startup founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Ultimo, Australia **$13M** last round Nov 2026
- 12 [**Bene Bono** Bene Bono is a French independent startup founded in April 2020 by Grégoire Carlier, Sven Ripoche, and Claire Laurent.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bene-bono) Bene Bono is a French independent startup founded in April 2020 by Grégoire Carlier, Sven Ripoche, and Claire Laurent. *Founded* 2020 Paris, France **$11M** last round Mar 2024
- 13 [**Les Alchimistes** Les Alchimistes is a social and solidarity-based enterprise founded in Paris between 2016 and 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/les-alchimistes) Les Alchimistes is a social and solidarity-based enterprise founded in Paris between 2016 and 2017. *Founded* 2016 Paris, France **$11M** last round Feb 2023
- 14 [**OurFoodFuture** OurFoodFuture is working to decrease food waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ourfoodfuture) OurFoodFuture is working to decrease food waste. *Founded* 2018 Canada **$10M** last round May 2019
- 15 [**EcoSpirits** EcoSpirits is a closed-loop distribution system that develops low carbon and low waste spirits distribution technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ecospirits) EcoSpirits is a closed-loop distribution system that develops low carbon and low waste spirits distribution technology. *Founded* 2018 Singapore, Singapore **$10M** last round May 2023
- 16 [**Foodforecast** Foodforecast is a Cologne-based startup that specializes in artificial intelligence and SaaS solutions aimed at reducing food waste and enhancing resource effic](https://millionrounds.com/company/foodforecast) Foodforecast is a Cologne-based startup that specializes in artificial intelligence and SaaS solutions aimed at reducing food waste and enhancing resource effic *Founded* 2018 Cologne, Germany **$9.5M** last round Feb 2026
- 17 [**Metafoodx** Metafoodx is an AI-driven food technology company based in San Jose, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metafoodx) Metafoodx is an AI-driven food technology company based in San Jose, California. *Founded* 2021 San Jose, United States **$9.4M** last round May 2025
- 18 [**Biogen Gwyriad** Biogen Gwyriad operates anaerobic digestion plants which recycle food waste to generate renewable energy and biofertilisers for farmland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biogen-gwyriad) Biogen Gwyriad operates anaerobic digestion plants which recycle food waste to generate renewable energy and biofertilisers for farmland. *Founded* 2005 Bedford, United Kingdom **$9.3M** last round Jul 2012
- 19 [**Ryp Labs** Ryp Labs is an innovative company focused on reducing food waste through natural, sustainable fruit-freshness technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ryp-labs) Ryp Labs is an innovative company focused on reducing food waste through natural, sustainable fruit-freshness technologies. *Founded* 2017 Bothell, United States **$8.2M** last round May 2026
- 20 [**InsectBiotech** InsectBiotech is a Spanish agritech company founded in 2022, focused on transforming agricultural and food byproduct residues into lower-carbon products using B](https://millionrounds.com/company/insectbiotech) InsectBiotech is a Spanish agritech company founded in 2022, focused on transforming agricultural and food byproduct residues into lower-carbon products using B *Founded* 2022 Jaen, Spain **$8.2M** last round Jul 2026
- 21 [**Primitives** Primitives is a public benefit company that develops advanced bioplastic materials to reduce food waste and plastic pollution.](https://millionrounds.com/company/primitives) Primitives is a public benefit company that develops advanced bioplastic materials to reduce food waste and plastic pollution. *Founded* 2019 United States **$8.0M** last round Aug 2024
- 22 [**Nous anti-gaspi** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nous-anti-gaspi) 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* 2018 Paris, France **$8.0M** last round Jul 2022
- 23 [**Strella Biotechnology** Strella Biotechnology offers a biosensing platform that predicts the ripeness of fruit which reduces food waste and improves quality.](https://millionrounds.com/company/strella-biotechnology) Strella Biotechnology offers a biosensing platform that predicts the ripeness of fruit which reduces food waste and improves quality. *Founded* 2017 Seattle, United States **$7.4M** last round Aug 2026
- 24 [**LANDFEED** LANDFEED converts waste from agro-food, forestry, and urban sources into innovative bio-based fertilisers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/landfeed) LANDFEED converts waste from agro-food, forestry, and urban sources into innovative bio-based fertilisers. *Founded* - Oldenburg, Germany **$7.0M** last round May 2024
- 25 [**Positive Food Co.** Positive Food Co.](https://millionrounds.com/company/positive-food-co) Positive Food Co. *Founded* 2017 Los Angeles, United States **$7.0M** last round Aug 2022
- 26 [**Too Good To Go** Too Good To Go is a platform intended to reduce food waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/too-good-to-go) Too Good To Go is a platform intended to reduce food waste. *Founded* 2015 Kobenhavn, Denmark **$6.8M** last round Jul 2022
- 27 [**Goterra** Goterra is an Australian company specializing in food-waste management through the innovative use of insects and industrial robotics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/goterra) Goterra is an Australian company specializing in food-waste management through the innovative use of insects and industrial robotics. *Founded* 2015 Canberra, Australia **$6.6M** last round Nov 2025
- 28 [**Babaco Market** Babaco Market is an innovative subscription e-grocery service based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/babaco-market) Babaco Market is an innovative subscription e-grocery service based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Milan, Italy **$6.6M** last round Nov 2022
- 29 [**TRYON Environnement** Tryon Environnement is a French company specializing in the management of food bio-waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tryon-environnement) Tryon Environnement is a French company specializing in the management of food bio-waste. *Founded* 2015 Paris, France **$6.5M** last round Jan 2024
- 30 [**Nuvilab** Nuvilab is a South Korean food technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Seoul's Gangnam district.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nuvilab) Nuvilab is a South Korean food technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Seoul's Gangnam district. *Founded* 2018 Seoul, South Korea **$6.5M** last round Sept 2022
- 31 [**Dispatch Goods** Dispatch Goods is a women-led reverse logistics company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019 by Lindsey Hoell and Maia Tekle.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dispatch-goods) Dispatch Goods is a women-led reverse logistics company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019 by Lindsey Hoell and Maia Tekle. *Founded* 2019 San Francisco, United States **$5.8M** last round Sept 2021
- 32 [**SoFresh** SoFresh operates as two distinct entities: a food packaging technology company and a healthy fast-casual restaurant franchise.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sofresh) SoFresh operates as two distinct entities: a food packaging technology company and a healthy fast-casual restaurant franchise. *Founded* 2013 Tampa, United States **$5.6M** last round Aug 2022
- 33 [**Consentio** Consentio is a Barcelona-based B2B digital platform founded in 2018 by Benoit Vandevivere and Vincent Rosso.](https://millionrounds.com/company/consentio) Consentio is a Barcelona-based B2B digital platform founded in 2018 by Benoit Vandevivere and Vincent Rosso. *Founded* 2017 Barcelona, Spain **$5.2M** last round Oct 2021
- 34 [**Biohm** Biohm manufactures bio-based construction materials from food waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biohm) Biohm manufactures bio-based construction materials from food waste. *Founded* 2016 United Kingdom **$5.2M** last round May 2024
- 35 [**Bardee** Bardee is an Australian sustainability company located in Sunshine West, Victoria.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bardee) Bardee is an Australian sustainability company located in Sunshine West, Victoria. *Founded* 2019 Melbourne, Australia **$5.0M** last round Nov 2021
- 36 [**Dyrt** Dyrt is a food waste management and composting company that focuses on providing an efficient processing platform for organic waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dyrt) Dyrt is a food waste management and composting company that focuses on providing an efficient processing platform for organic waste. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$4.7M** last round Jan 2025
- 37 [**Gander** Gander is an award-winning SaaS platform focused on reducing food waste in the retail sector by optimizing clearance inventory management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gander) Gander is an award-winning SaaS platform focused on reducing food waste in the retail sector by optimizing clearance inventory management. *Founded* 2019 Ramsey, Isle of Man **$4.5M** last round Jun 2022
- 38 [**Kikleo** Kikleo is a technology company dedicated to helping restaurants and catering businesses reduce food waste and enhance operational performance.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kikleo) Kikleo is a technology company dedicated to helping restaurants and catering businesses reduce food waste and enhance operational performance. *Founded* 2019 Paris, France **$4.1M** last round Sept 2025
- 39 [**Dispersa** Dispersa is a Canadian cleantech and biotechnology startup based in Laval, Quebec.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dispersa) Dispersa is a Canadian cleantech and biotechnology startup based in Laval, Quebec. *Founded* 2019 Laval, Canada **$4.1M** last round Feb 2025
- 40 [**BioGreen360** BioGreen360 is a provider of technology services for sustainable food waste solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biogreen360) BioGreen360 is a provider of technology services for sustainable food waste solutions. *Founded* 2015 Stratham, United States **$3.9M** last round Sept 2026
- 41 [**AlgaleX** AlgaleX is a firm that utilizes discarded food waste to create ingredients such as plant-based proteins.](https://millionrounds.com/company/algalex) AlgaleX is a firm that utilizes discarded food waste to create ingredients such as plant-based proteins. *Founded* 2021 Uruma, Japan **$3.9M** last round Jul 2026
- 42 [**OneThird** OneThird is a food tech startup preventing food loss and food waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onethird) OneThird is a food tech startup preventing food loss and food waste. *Founded* 2018 Enschede, Netherlands **$3.6M** last round Jan 2025
- 43 [**untill** Untill is an agtech company based in Hudson, Massachusetts, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/untill) Untill is an agtech company based in Hudson, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2016 Hudson, United States **$3.5M** last round Jan 2022
- 44 [**Spudsy** Spudsy is a food company based in Costa Mesa, California, founded in 2017 by Ashley Rogers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spudsy) Spudsy is a food company based in Costa Mesa, California, founded in 2017 by Ashley Rogers. *Founded* 2017 Newport Beach, United States **$3.3M** last round Sept 2021
- 45 [**FOOD TO SAVE** Food To Save is a Brazilian foodtech startup founded in 2020 and based in São Paulo.](https://millionrounds.com/company/food-to-save) Food To Save is a Brazilian foodtech startup founded in 2020 and based in São Paulo. *Founded* 2021 Sao Paulo, Brazil **$3.1M** last round Oct 2023
- 46 [**Rubies In The Rubble** Rubies 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/rubies-in-the-rubble) Rubies 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* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$2.6M** last round Mar 2026
- 47 [**Chapul Farms** Chapul Farms is an innovative company focused on insect agriculture, specifically utilizing Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) to convert organic waste into high-p](https://millionrounds.com/company/chapul-farms) Chapul Farms is an innovative company focused on insect agriculture, specifically utilizing Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) to convert organic waste into high-p *Founded* 2012 McMinnville, United States **$2.5M** last round Jan 2022
- 48 [**Positive Carbon** Positive Carbon is a Dublin-based sustainability startup founded in 2020 by Mark and Aisling Kirwan.](https://millionrounds.com/company/positive-carbon) Positive Carbon is a Dublin-based sustainability startup founded in 2020 by Mark and Aisling Kirwan. *Founded* 2020 Dublin, Ireland **$2.5M** last round Nov 2023
- 49 [**Atypique** Atypique is a French B2B wholesaler based in Lyon, founded in March 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/atypique) Atypique is a French B2B wholesaler based in Lyon, founded in March 2021. *Founded* 2020 Lyon, France **$2.2M** last round Sept 2023
- 50 [**AgShift** AgShift is on a mission to reduce food waste across the food supply chain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agshift) AgShift is on a mission to reduce food waste across the food supply chain. *Founded* 2016 Costa Mesa, United States **$2.0M** last round Feb 2023

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

Companies whose own description names this theme, ranked by the total they have raised in rounds we hold. Nobody pays to be on a list.

## Who backed them?

Open any company for its rounds and investors, or search the investors who back food waste startups worldwide in the app, with filters, lists and exports.

[Find their investors](https://millionrounds.com/login?join=1&next=/app/investors)[All top lists](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists)

## More lists worldwide

[See all](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists?r=Global)

[*GV* *V* *RP* **Health startups worldwide** 12,811 companies · $81B](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/health-startups)[*O* *A* *X* **AI startups worldwide** 10,238 companies · $830B](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/ai-startups)[*GV* *V* *RP* **Biotech startups worldwide** 7,127 companies · $70B](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/biotech-startups)[*D* *B* *FT* **Big data startups worldwide** 3,812 companies · $220B](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/big-data-startups)[*AF* *R* *S* **Fintech startups worldwide** 3,200 companies · $94B](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/fintech-startups)[*O* *A* *B* **AI startups that raised in 2026** 2,922 companies · $540B in 2026](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/ai-startups-raised-2026)[*FT* *CE* *P* **Energy providers startups worldwide** 2,808 companies · $152B](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/energy-providers-startups)[*A* *P* *O* **Marketing tech startups worldwide** 2,728 companies · $28B](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/marketing-tech-startups)