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Recycling startups in Europe

75 recycling startups in Europe have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $896M between them, with the United Kingdom the most common home.

$896Mraised by these 50
75on our record in all
United Kingdommost common home
AgriProteinraised the most
  1. 1AgriProteinAgriprotein specializes in nutrient recycling to create sustainable sources of protein for the mono-gastric animal feed industry.

    Agriprotein specializes in nutrient recycling to create sustainable sources of protein for the mono-gastric animal feed industry.

    Founded 2008United Kingdom$107Mlast round Jun 2018
  2. 2SyreSyre is a textile impact company based in Stockholm, Sweden, launched in 2023.

    Syre is a textile impact company based in Stockholm, Sweden, launched in 2023.

    Founded 2023Stockholm, Sweden$100Mlast round May 2024
  3. 3RE&UP Recycling TechnologiesRE&UP expands the range of waste streams that can be processed using our unique patent-pending proprietary method.

    RE&UP expands the range of waste streams that can be processed using our unique patent-pending proprietary method.

    Founded 2023Eindhoven, Netherlands$76Mlast round Jul 2024
  4. 4CylibCylib is a start-up for holistic battery recycling

    Cylib is a start-up for holistic battery recycling

    Founded 2022Aachen, Germany$75Mlast round Dec 2025
  5. 5Epoch 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
  6. 6matterrmatterr GmbH is a German climate-tech company based in Braunschweig, founded in 2017.

    matterr GmbH is a German climate-tech company based in Braunschweig, founded in 2017.

    Founded 2017Braunschweig, Germany$35Mlast round Aug 2025
  7. 7AgricoolAgricool grows local, tasty and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables by recycling shipping containers into urban farms.

    Agricool grows local, tasty and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables by recycling shipping containers into urban farms.

    Founded 2015France$28Mlast round Dec 2018
  8. 8GreyparrotGreyparrot is a London-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI-driven waste intelligence.

    Greyparrot is a London-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI-driven waste intelligence.

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$27Mlast round Jul 2026
  9. 9AltiliumFounded 2022United Kingdom$25Mlast round Apr 2026
  10. 10ROSIROSI is a company offering innovative solutions for recycling and revalorization of raw materials in the PV industry.

    ROSI is a company offering innovative solutions for recycling and revalorization of raw materials in the PV industry.

    Founded 2017Grenoble, France$23Mlast round Apr 2026
  11. 11eedenEeden is a German textile-recycling technology company based in Münster, specializing in chemical recycling processes for textile waste.

    Eeden is a German textile-recycling technology company based in Münster, specializing in chemical recycling processes for textile waste.

    Founded 2019Muenster, Germany$21Mlast round Apr 2025
  12. 12NeoplantsNeoplants is a synthetic biology company based in Paris, founded in 2018.

    Neoplants is a synthetic biology company based in Paris, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018Paris, France$20Mlast round Oct 2022
  13. 13RECUPYLRECUPYL is a French company specializing in battery recycling and metal recovery.

    RECUPYL is a French company specializing in battery recycling and metal recovery.

    Founded 1993Domene, France$19Mlast round Nov 2008
  14. 14Solar MaterialsSOLAR MATERIALS GmbH is a German cleantech company based in Magdeburg, founded in 2021.

    SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH is a German cleantech company based in Magdeburg, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021Magdeburg, Germany$18Mlast round Apr 2026
  15. 15MetaloopMetaloop is an Austrian B2B company based in Graz, specializing in a managed online scrap metal marketplace.

    Metaloop is an Austrian B2B company based in Graz, specializing in a managed online scrap metal marketplace.

    Founded 2016Graz, Austria$17Mlast round Sept 2023
  16. 16SeloxiumSeloxium is a University of Oxford spin-out company revolutionising the mining, refining, and recycling sectors by selectively extracting valuable metals from w

    Seloxium is a University of Oxford spin-out company revolutionising the mining, refining, and recycling sectors by selectively extracting valuable metals from w

    Founded 2022Yarnton, United Kingdom$16Mlast round Feb 2026
  17. 17ResourcifyResourcify is a technology startup based in Hamburg, founded in 2015 by Gary Lewis and Felix Heinricy.

    Resourcify is a technology startup based in Hamburg, founded in 2015 by Gary Lewis and Felix Heinricy.

    Founded 2015Hamburg, Germany$15Mlast round Sept 2023
  18. 18RISORCERISORCE fills a need in Belgium for local tyre waste processing options.

    RISORCE fills a need in Belgium for local tyre waste processing options.

    Founded 2022Wavre, Belgium$13Mlast round Sept 2023
  19. 19RiverRidge RecyclingFounded -United Kingdom$12Mlast round Sept 2016
  20. 20Tozerotozero GmbH, founded in 2022 in Munich, Germany, is a pioneering lithium-ion battery recycling startup.

    tozero GmbH, founded in 2022 in Munich, Germany, is a pioneering lithium-ion battery recycling startup.

    Founded 2022Munich, Germany$12Mlast round Nov 2024
  21. 21FAIRMATFAIRMAT 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
  22. 22MetalshubMetalshub is a Düsseldorf-based B2B SaaS marketplace and digital trading platform that connects buyers and sellers in the metals, mining, and recycling industries.

    Metalshub is a Düsseldorf-based B2B SaaS marketplace and digital trading platform that connects buyers and sellers in the metals, mining, and recycling industries.

    Founded 2016Duesseldorf, Germany$11Mlast round May 2021
  23. 23Ionic TechnologiesIonic Technologies recycles permanent magnets to recover magnet rare earths.

    Ionic Technologies recycles permanent magnets to recover magnet rare earths.

    Founded 2022Belfast, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Jul 2025
  24. 24Innovate RecycleInnovate Recycle Ltd.

    Innovate Recycle Ltd.

    Founded 2018Northampton, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Sept 2025
  25. 25re:newcellre:newcell has developed a patented process for recycling cellulose-based textiles, such as cotton and viscose.

    re:newcell has developed a patented process for recycling cellulose-based textiles, such as cotton and viscose.

    Founded 2012Stockholm, Sweden$9.8Mlast round Dec 2023
  26. 26Total Recycling ServicesTotal Recycling Services is a waste management and recycling company located in Darlington, England.

    Total Recycling Services is a waste management and recycling company located in Darlington, England.

    Founded 2009Darlington, United Kingdom$9.7Mlast round Feb 2016
  27. 27Uplift360Uplift360 is a cleantech startup focused on developing chemical-based technologies for recycling and reusing advanced materials, particularly in the defence and

    Uplift360 is a cleantech startup focused on developing chemical-based technologies for recycling and reusing advanced materials, particularly in the defence and

    Founded 2021Luxembourg City, Luxembourg$8.7Mlast round Feb 2026
  28. 28Greenback 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
  29. 29ResortecsResortecs is an ecodesign company based in Brussels, founded in 2017.

    Resortecs is an ecodesign company based in Brussels, founded in 2017.

    Founded 2017Anderlecht, Belgium$7.0Mlast round Nov 2025
  30. 30Romco GroupRomco Group is a UK-based multinational company focused on non-ferrous metals recycling.

    Romco Group is a UK-based multinational company focused on non-ferrous metals recycling.

    Founded 2015London, United Kingdom$6.4Mlast round Feb 2022
  31. 31Watson BrownWatson Brown HSM Limited develops and supplies polymer recycling technologies based on the principles of Mechanochemistry.

    Watson Brown HSM Limited develops and supplies polymer recycling technologies based on the principles of Mechanochemistry.

    Founded 1997United Kingdom$6.4Mlast round Sept 2008
  32. 32IteroItero 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
  33. 33RarEarthRarEarth paves the way for rare earth recycling

    RarEarth paves the way for rare earth recycling

    Founded 2023Milan, Italy$5.8Mlast round Jun 2026
  34. 34saperatecSaperatec 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
  35. 35PinPIN IoT is a UK-based technology company established in 2018, specializing in digital tracking solutions for the waste and recycling industry.

    PIN IoT is a UK-based technology company established in 2018, specializing in digital tracking solutions for the waste and recycling industry.

    Founded 2018Liverpool, United Kingdom$5.6Mlast round Aug 2022
  36. 36Keenan RecyclingKeenan Recycling Ltd is one of Scotland's leading organics recycling specialists

    Keenan Recycling Ltd is one of Scotland's leading organics recycling specialists

    Founded 2003United Kingdom$5.2Mlast round Oct 2024
  37. 37DroppieDroppie is a recycling company that makes recycling easy, rewarding and more accessible for consumers.

    Droppie is a recycling company that makes recycling easy, rewarding and more accessible for consumers.

    Founded -Amsterdam, Netherlands$4.8Mlast round Jun 2026
  38. 38SaXcellSaXcell is a textile innovation company based in the Netherlands, specializing in the production of Sustainable Lyocell Fibres.

    SaXcell is a textile innovation company based in the Netherlands, specializing in the production of Sustainable Lyocell Fibres.

    Founded 2011Losser, Netherlands$4.7Mlast round Sept 2025
  39. 39PeroCyclePeroCycle is a carbon recycling technology company dedicated to reducing CO2 emissions in steel production.

    PeroCycle is a carbon recycling technology company dedicated to reducing CO2 emissions in steel production.

    Founded 2024United Kingdom$4.7Mlast round Aug 2025
  40. 40Impact 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
  41. 41EvoralisEvoralis 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
  42. 42Nordic Salt CycleNordic Salt Cycle is a Copenhagen-based cleantech company founded in 2024.

    Nordic Salt Cycle is a Copenhagen-based cleantech company founded in 2024.

    Founded 2024Copenhagen, Denmark$4.1Mlast round Nov 2025
  43. 43Wilrose EnvironmentalWilrose Environmental is an environmental services company that offers recycling and waste collection services.

    Wilrose Environmental is an environmental services company that offers recycling and waste collection services.

    Founded 2015United Kingdom$3.8Mlast round Mar 2024
  44. 44Monomeris ChemicalsContainer and Plug & Play machines for plastics recycling

    Container and Plug & Play machines for plastics recycling

    Founded -Avelin, France$3.8Mlast round Aug 2025
  45. 45SageTechSageTech is recycling inhalational anaesthetic agents using patented technology.

    SageTech is recycling inhalational anaesthetic agents using patented technology.

    Founded 2015Paignton, United Kingdom$3.3Mlast round Sept 2026
  46. 46Circul'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 e

    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 2019Paris, France$3.1Mlast round Oct 2023
  47. 47Radical 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
  48. 48LibrecLibrec provides technology for “closed-loop” recycling of large lithium-ion batteries from e-mobility.

    Librec provides technology for “closed-loop” recycling of large lithium-ion batteries from e-mobility.

    Founded 2021Oensingen, Switzerland$2.8Mlast round Aug 2021
  49. 49FibriTechFibriTech 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
  50. 50DescycleBritish e-waste recycling & metal recovery startup

    British e-waste recycling & metal recovery startup

    Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$2.6Mlast round Feb 2026
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15 November 2026updated nightly
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