# Top 50 Recycling Startups in Europe by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded recycling startups in Europe, ranked by total funding raised: $896M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**AgriProtein** Agriprotein specializes in nutrient recycling to create sustainable sources of protein for the mono-gastric animal feed industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agriprotein) Agriprotein specializes in nutrient recycling to create sustainable sources of protein for the mono-gastric animal feed industry. *Founded* 2008 United Kingdom **$107M** last round Jun 2018
- 2 [**Syre** Syre is a textile impact company based in Stockholm, Sweden, launched in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/syre) Syre is a textile impact company based in Stockholm, Sweden, launched in 2023. *Founded* 2023 Stockholm, Sweden **$100M** last round May 2024
- 3 [**RE&UP Recycling Technologies** RE&UP expands the range of waste streams that can be processed using our unique patent-pending proprietary method.](https://millionrounds.com/company/re-and-up-recycling-technologies) RE&UP expands the range of waste streams that can be processed using our unique patent-pending proprietary method. *Founded* 2023 Eindhoven, Netherlands **$76M** last round Jul 2024
- 4 [**Cylib** Cylib is a start-up for holistic battery recycling](https://millionrounds.com/company/cylib) Cylib is a start-up for holistic battery recycling *Founded* 2022 Aachen, Germany **$75M** last round Dec 2025
- 5 [**Epoch Biodesign** Epoch Biodesign is a London-based synthetic biology company founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/epoch-biodesign) Epoch Biodesign is a London-based synthetic biology company founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$59M** last round Mar 2026
- 6 [**matterr** matterr GmbH is a German climate-tech company based in Braunschweig, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/matterr) matterr GmbH is a German climate-tech company based in Braunschweig, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Braunschweig, Germany **$35M** last round Aug 2025
- 7 [**Agricool** Agricool grows local, tasty and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables by recycling shipping containers into urban farms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agricool) Agricool grows local, tasty and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables by recycling shipping containers into urban farms. *Founded* 2015 France **$28M** last round Dec 2018
- 8 [**Greyparrot** Greyparrot is a London-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI-driven waste intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/greyparrot) Greyparrot is a London-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI-driven waste intelligence. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$27M** last round Jul 2026
- 9 [**Altilium**](https://millionrounds.com/company/altilium) *Founded* 2022 United Kingdom **$25M** last round Apr 2026
- 10 [**ROSI** ROSI is a company offering innovative solutions for recycling and revalorization of raw materials in the PV industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rosi) ROSI is a company offering innovative solutions for recycling and revalorization of raw materials in the PV industry. *Founded* 2017 Grenoble, France **$23M** last round Apr 2026
- 11 [**eeden** Eeden is a German textile-recycling technology company based in Münster, specializing in chemical recycling processes for textile waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eeden) Eeden is a German textile-recycling technology company based in Münster, specializing in chemical recycling processes for textile waste. *Founded* 2019 Muenster, Germany **$21M** last round Apr 2025
- 12 [**Neoplants** Neoplants is a synthetic biology company based in Paris, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neoplants) Neoplants is a synthetic biology company based in Paris, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Paris, France **$20M** last round Oct 2022
- 13 [**RECUPYL** RECUPYL is a French company specializing in battery recycling and metal recovery.](https://millionrounds.com/company/recupyl) RECUPYL is a French company specializing in battery recycling and metal recovery. *Founded* 1993 Domene, France **$19M** last round Nov 2008
- 14 [**Solar Materials** SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH is a German cleantech company based in Magdeburg, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solar-materials) SOLAR MATERIALS GmbH is a German cleantech company based in Magdeburg, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Magdeburg, Germany **$18M** last round Apr 2026
- 15 [**Metaloop** Metaloop is an Austrian B2B company based in Graz, specializing in a managed online scrap metal marketplace.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metaloop) Metaloop is an Austrian B2B company based in Graz, specializing in a managed online scrap metal marketplace. *Founded* 2016 Graz, Austria **$17M** last round Sept 2023
- 16 [**Seloxium** Seloxium is a University of Oxford spin-out company revolutionising the mining, refining, and recycling sectors by selectively extracting valuable metals from w](https://millionrounds.com/company/seloxium) Seloxium is a University of Oxford spin-out company revolutionising the mining, refining, and recycling sectors by selectively extracting valuable metals from w *Founded* 2022 Yarnton, United Kingdom **$16M** last round Feb 2026
- 17 [**Resourcify** Resourcify is a technology startup based in Hamburg, founded in 2015 by Gary Lewis and Felix Heinricy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/resourcify) Resourcify is a technology startup based in Hamburg, founded in 2015 by Gary Lewis and Felix Heinricy. *Founded* 2015 Hamburg, Germany **$15M** last round Sept 2023
- 18 [**RISORCE** RISORCE fills a need in Belgium for local tyre waste processing options.](https://millionrounds.com/company/risorce) RISORCE fills a need in Belgium for local tyre waste processing options. *Founded* 2022 Wavre, Belgium **$13M** last round Sept 2023
- 19 [**RiverRidge Recycling**](https://millionrounds.com/company/riverridge-recycling) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$12M** last round Sept 2016
- 20 [**Tozero** tozero GmbH, founded in 2022 in Munich, Germany, is a pioneering lithium-ion battery recycling startup.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tozero) tozero GmbH, founded in 2022 in Munich, Germany, is a pioneering lithium-ion battery recycling startup. *Founded* 2022 Munich, Germany **$12M** last round Nov 2024
- 21 [**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
- 22 [**Metalshub** Metalshub is a Düsseldorf-based B2B SaaS marketplace and digital trading platform that connects buyers and sellers in the metals, mining, and recycling industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metalshub) 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* 2016 Duesseldorf, Germany **$11M** last round May 2021
- 23 [**Ionic Technologies** Ionic Technologies recycles permanent magnets to recover magnet rare earths.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ionic-technologies) Ionic Technologies recycles permanent magnets to recover magnet rare earths. *Founded* 2022 Belfast, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Jul 2025
- 24 [**Innovate Recycle** Innovate Recycle Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/innovate-recycle) Innovate Recycle Ltd. *Founded* 2018 Northampton, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Sept 2025
- 25 [**re:newcell** re:newcell has developed a patented process for recycling cellulose-based textiles, such as cotton and viscose.](https://millionrounds.com/company/re-newcell) re:newcell has developed a patented process for recycling cellulose-based textiles, such as cotton and viscose. *Founded* 2012 Stockholm, Sweden **$9.8M** last round Dec 2023
- 26 [**Total Recycling Services** Total Recycling Services is a waste management and recycling company located in Darlington, England.](https://millionrounds.com/company/total-recycling-services) Total Recycling Services is a waste management and recycling company located in Darlington, England. *Founded* 2009 Darlington, United Kingdom **$9.7M** last round Feb 2016
- 27 [**Uplift360** Uplift360 is a cleantech startup focused on developing chemical-based technologies for recycling and reusing advanced materials, particularly in the defence and](https://millionrounds.com/company/uplift360) Uplift360 is a cleantech startup focused on developing chemical-based technologies for recycling and reusing advanced materials, particularly in the defence and *Founded* 2021 Luxembourg City, Luxembourg **$8.7M** last round Feb 2026
- 28 [**Greenback Recycling Technologies** Greenback Recycling Technologies is a UK-based advanced recycling company founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/greenback-recycling-technologies) Greenback Recycling Technologies is a UK-based advanced recycling company founded in 2018. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$7.8M** last round Apr 2022
- 29 [**Resortecs** Resortecs is an ecodesign company based in Brussels, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/resortecs) Resortecs is an ecodesign company based in Brussels, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Anderlecht, Belgium **$7.0M** last round Nov 2025
- 30 [**Romco Group** Romco Group is a UK-based multinational company focused on non-ferrous metals recycling.](https://millionrounds.com/company/romco-group) Romco Group is a UK-based multinational company focused on non-ferrous metals recycling. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$6.4M** last round Feb 2022
- 31 [**Watson Brown** Watson Brown HSM Limited develops and supplies polymer recycling technologies based on the principles of Mechanochemistry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/watson-brown) Watson Brown HSM Limited develops and supplies polymer recycling technologies based on the principles of Mechanochemistry. *Founded* 1997 United Kingdom **$6.4M** last round Sept 2008
- 32 [**Itero** Itero is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in chemical recycling.](https://millionrounds.com/company/itero) Itero is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in chemical recycling. *Founded* 2010 London, United Kingdom **$6.1M** last round Jul 2022
- 33 [**RarEarth** RarEarth paves the way for rare earth recycling](https://millionrounds.com/company/rarearth) RarEarth paves the way for rare earth recycling *Founded* 2023 Milan, Italy **$5.8M** last round Jun 2026
- 34 [**saperatec** Saperatec GmbH is a German technology company founded in 2010, specializing in advanced recycling technologies for separating complex multi-layer composite materials.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saperatec) Saperatec GmbH is a German technology company founded in 2010, specializing in advanced recycling technologies for separating complex multi-layer composite materials. *Founded* 2010 Dessau-Rosslau, Germany **$5.6M** last round Oct 2019
- 35 [**Pin** PIN IoT is a UK-based technology company established in 2018, specializing in digital tracking solutions for the waste and recycling industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pin) PIN IoT is a UK-based technology company established in 2018, specializing in digital tracking solutions for the waste and recycling industry. *Founded* 2018 Liverpool, United Kingdom **$5.6M** last round Aug 2022
- 36 [**Keenan Recycling** Keenan Recycling Ltd is one of Scotland's leading organics recycling specialists](https://millionrounds.com/company/keenan-recycling) Keenan Recycling Ltd is one of Scotland's leading organics recycling specialists *Founded* 2003 United Kingdom **$5.2M** last round Oct 2024
- 37 [**Droppie** Droppie is a recycling company that makes recycling easy, rewarding and more accessible for consumers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/droppie) Droppie is a recycling company that makes recycling easy, rewarding and more accessible for consumers. *Founded* - Amsterdam, Netherlands **$4.8M** last round Jun 2026
- 38 [**SaXcell** SaXcell is a textile innovation company based in the Netherlands, specializing in the production of Sustainable Lyocell Fibres.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saxcell) SaXcell is a textile innovation company based in the Netherlands, specializing in the production of Sustainable Lyocell Fibres. *Founded* 2011 Losser, Netherlands **$4.7M** last round Sept 2025
- 39 [**PeroCycle** PeroCycle is a carbon recycling technology company dedicated to reducing CO2 emissions in steel production.](https://millionrounds.com/company/perocycle) PeroCycle is a carbon recycling technology company dedicated to reducing CO2 emissions in steel production. *Founded* 2024 United Kingdom **$4.7M** last round Aug 2025
- 40 [**Impact Recycling** Impact Recycling is a UK-based company founded in 2014 that focuses on advanced mechanical recycling technology for post-consumer plastic waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/impact-recycling) Impact Recycling is a UK-based company founded in 2014 that focuses on advanced mechanical recycling technology for post-consumer plastic waste. *Founded* 2014 Grangemouth, United Kingdom **$4.5M** last round Jun 2025
- 41 [**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
- 42 [**Nordic Salt Cycle** Nordic Salt Cycle is a Copenhagen-based cleantech company founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nordic-salt-cycle) Nordic Salt Cycle is a Copenhagen-based cleantech company founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 Copenhagen, Denmark **$4.1M** last round Nov 2025
- 43 [**Wilrose Environmental** Wilrose Environmental is an environmental services company that offers recycling and waste collection services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wilrose-environmental) Wilrose Environmental is an environmental services company that offers recycling and waste collection services. *Founded* 2015 United Kingdom **$3.8M** last round Mar 2024
- 44 [**Monomeris Chemicals** Container and Plug & Play machines for plastics recycling](https://millionrounds.com/company/monomeris-chemicals) Container and Plug & Play machines for plastics recycling *Founded* - Avelin, France **$3.8M** last round Aug 2025
- 45 [**SageTech** SageTech is recycling inhalational anaesthetic agents using patented technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sagetech) SageTech is recycling inhalational anaesthetic agents using patented technology. *Founded* 2015 Paignton, United Kingdom **$3.3M** last round Sept 2026
- 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 [**Radical Dot** Radical Dot is an early-stage climate deep tech startup based in Munich, Germany.](https://millionrounds.com/company/radical-dot) Radical Dot is an early-stage climate deep tech startup based in Munich, Germany. *Founded* 2024 Munich, Germany **$2.8M** last round Mar 2025
- 48 [**Librec** Librec provides technology for “closed-loop” recycling of large lithium-ion batteries from e-mobility.](https://millionrounds.com/company/librec) Librec provides technology for “closed-loop” recycling of large lithium-ion batteries from e-mobility. *Founded* 2021 Oensingen, Switzerland **$2.8M** last round Aug 2021
- 49 [**FibriTech** FibriTech creates biodegradable materials for alternative to plastic products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fibritech) FibriTech creates biodegradable materials for alternative to plastic products. *Founded* 2019 Warsaw, Poland **$2.7M** last round Dec 2024
- 50 [**Descycle** British e-waste recycling & metal recovery startup](https://millionrounds.com/company/descycle) British e-waste recycling & metal recovery startup *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$2.6M** last round Feb 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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