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Plastic recycling startups worldwide

27 plastic recycling startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 27 that have raised the most, $242M between them, with the United Kingdom the most common home.

$242Mraised by these 27
27on our record in all
United Kingdommost common home
Samsara Ecoraised the most
  1. 1Samsara EcoSamsara Eco is an Australian biotechnology and environmental-tech company based in Sydney, specializing in enzymatic recycling technology.

    Samsara Eco is an Australian biotechnology and environmental-tech company based in Sydney, specializing in enzymatic recycling technology.

    Founded 2021Sydney, Australia$67Mlast round Jun 2024
  2. 2Epoch BiodesignEpoch Biodesign is a London-based synthetic biology company founded in 2019.

    Epoch Biodesign is a London-based synthetic biology company founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$59Mlast round Mar 2026
  3. 3UpSolvUpSolv is a Montreal-based cleantech company specializing in recycling hard-to-recycle thermoplastics, particularly polystyrene (PS) and ABS.

    UpSolv is a Montreal-based cleantech company specializing in recycling hard-to-recycle thermoplastics, particularly polystyrene (PS) and ABS.

    Founded 2011Montreal, Canada$16Mlast round Jul 2024
  4. 4NiloNilo is a plastic recycling startup.

    Nilo is a plastic recycling startup.

    Founded 2017Auckland, New Zealand$12Mlast round Sept 2025
  5. 5FAIRMATFAIRMAT 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
  6. 6TerracleTerracle is a South Korean environmental technology company specializing in the chemical recycling of challenging plastics, such as PET, Nylon, and PU.

    Terracle is a South Korean environmental technology company specializing in the chemical recycling of challenging plastics, such as PET, Nylon, and PU.

    Founded 2021South Korea$7.9Mlast round Mar 2024
  7. 7Greenback Recycling TechnologiesGreenback Recycling Technologies is a UK-based advanced recycling company founded in 2018.

    Greenback Recycling Technologies is a UK-based advanced recycling company founded in 2018.

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$7.8Mlast round Apr 2022
  8. 8ReplaRepla is a plastic recycling firm that produces a rural plastic waste decomposition tank and a recycled resin purity tester.

    Repla is a plastic recycling firm that produces a rural plastic waste decomposition tank and a recycled resin purity tester.

    Founded 2019South Korea$7.3Mlast round Jul 2024
  9. 9EsaEsa provides plastic waste recycling, product creation, and distribution services.

    Esa provides plastic waste recycling, product creation, and distribution services.

    Founded 2022Minato, Japan$7.3Mlast round Oct 2026
  10. 10IteroItero is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in chemical recycling.

    Itero is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in chemical recycling.

    Founded 2010London, United Kingdom$6.1Mlast round Jul 2022
  11. 11saperatecSaperatec GmbH is a German technology company founded in 2010, specializing in advanced recycling technologies for separating complex multi-layer composite materials.

    Saperatec GmbH is a German technology company founded in 2010, specializing in advanced recycling technologies for separating complex multi-layer composite materials.

    Founded 2010Dessau-Rosslau, Germany$5.6Mlast round Oct 2019
  12. 12Impact RecyclingImpact Recycling is a UK-based company founded in 2014 that focuses on advanced mechanical recycling technology for post-consumer plastic waste.

    Impact Recycling is a UK-based company founded in 2014 that focuses on advanced mechanical recycling technology for post-consumer plastic waste.

    Founded 2014Grangemouth, United Kingdom$4.5Mlast round Jun 2025
  13. 13EvoralisEvoralis 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
  14. 14Monomeris ChemicalsContainer and Plug & Play machines for plastics recycling

    Container and Plug & Play machines for plastics recycling

    Founded -Avelin, France$3.8Mlast round Aug 2025
  15. 15Poseidon PlasticsPoseidon Plastics is a high-tech speciality chemical recycling company.

    Poseidon Plastics is a high-tech speciality chemical recycling company.

    Founded 2018Redcar$3.4Mlast round Oct 2020
  16. 16ResynergiResynergi specializes in advanced plastic recycling technology that transforms waste plastic into PyOil, a clean feedstock for producing new, high-quality plast

    Resynergi specializes in advanced plastic recycling technology that transforms waste plastic into PyOil, a clean feedstock for producing new, high-quality plast

    Founded 2015Rohnert Park, United States$2.9Mlast round Feb 2026
  17. 17PolyCyclPolyCycl is focused on addressing one of the biggest pain points in field of waste management – the challenge of recycling hard-to-recycle waste plastics.

    PolyCycl is focused on addressing one of the biggest pain points in field of waste management – the challenge of recycling hard-to-recycle waste plastics.

    Founded -India$2.9Mlast round Jan 2026
  18. 18Radical DotRadical Dot is an early-stage climate deep tech startup based in Munich, Germany.

    Radical Dot is an early-stage climate deep tech startup based in Munich, Germany.

    Founded 2024Munich, Germany$2.8Mlast round Mar 2025
  19. 19FibriTechFibriTech creates biodegradable materials for alternative to plastic products.

    FibriTech creates biodegradable materials for alternative to plastic products.

    Founded 2019Warsaw, Poland$2.7Mlast round Dec 2024
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    Founded 2011Campolattaro, Italy$2.1Mlast round Feb 2024
  21. 21Birch BiosciencesBirch Biosciences is an AI-native cleantech startup based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2021.

    Birch Biosciences is an AI-native cleantech startup based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021Portland, United States$1.6Mlast round Feb 2023
  22. 22ReSolved TechnologiesReSolved Technologies is a startup focused on advanced solvent-based recycling technology for engineering plastics, particularly from complex waste streams such

    ReSolved Technologies is a startup focused on advanced solvent-based recycling technology for engineering plastics, particularly from complex waste streams such

    Founded 2020Geleen, Netherlands$1.1Mlast round Aug 2023
  23. 23Nova CarbonNova Carbon is a French startup founded in 2023 and located in Marignac, near Bordeaux.

    Nova Carbon is a French startup founded in 2023 and located in Marignac, near Bordeaux.

    Founded 2023Bordeaux, France$1.1Mlast round Feb 2025
  24. 24WildplasticWILDPLASTIC® is a social enterprise based in Hamburg, Germany, founded in 2019.

    WILDPLASTIC® is a social enterprise based in Hamburg, Germany, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019Hamburg, Germany$897Klast round May 2024
  25. 25PlastiksPlastiks is a green tech company founded in 2019, focused on verifying and tracing the recovery and recycling of plastic waste through blockchain technology.

    Plastiks is a green tech company founded in 2019, focused on verifying and tracing the recovery and recycling of plastic waste through blockchain technology.

    Founded -Barcelona, Spain$500Klast round Jul 2025
  26. 26HalocycleHalocycle Limited is a UK-based advanced recycling company founded in 2020, located in Hull, East Yorkshire.

    Halocycle Limited is a UK-based advanced recycling company founded in 2020, located in Hull, East Yorkshire.

    Founded 2019Hull, United Kingdom$278Klast round Apr 2024
  27. 27VortechsVortechs is an environmental technology company specializing in advanced recycling and waste-to-energy solutions.

    Vortechs is an environmental technology company specializing in advanced recycling and waste-to-energy solutions.

    Founded 2021Layton, United States$250Klast round Jul 2022
Total fundinghow the list is ranked
15 November 2026updated nightly
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