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Waste solution startups worldwide
542 waste solution startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $6.0B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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GrenGREN is a clothing company that minimizes and recycles waste, invests in renewable energy, and offsets unavoidable emissions.GREN is a clothing company that minimizes and recycles waste, invests in renewable energy, and offsets unavoidable emissions.
Founded 2021Tartu, Estonia$1.3Blast round May 2026 - 2
WildFire EnergyWildfire Energy is an Australian cleantech startup focused on converting residual waste into renewable energy, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels using its proprieWildfire Energy is an Australian cleantech startup focused on converting residual waste into renewable energy, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels using its proprie
Founded 2016Petrie Terrace, United States$604Mlast round Jul 2026 - 3
Sedron TechnologiesSedron Technologies is a private environmental services company based in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, founded in 2014 as a spinoff from Janicki Industries.Sedron Technologies is a private environmental services company based in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, founded in 2014 as a spinoff from Janicki Industries.
Founded 2014Sedro-Woolley, United States$500Mlast round May 2026 - 4
EcoCeresEcoCeres is a global leader in renewable fuels and green molecules, focusing on converting 100% waste-based feedstocks into sustainable energy.EcoCeres is a global leader in renewable fuels and green molecules, focusing on converting 100% waste-based feedstocks into sustainable energy.
Founded 2008Hong Kong SAR China$400Mlast round Jan 2023 - 5
EnerkemEnerkem is a cleantech company transforming waste into transportation biofuels, renewable chemicals, and everyday products.Enerkem is a cleantech company transforming waste into transportation biofuels, renewable chemicals, and everyday products.
Founded 2000Montreal, Canada$396Mlast round Sept 2015 - 6
WISErgWISErg is a hybrid technology company specializing in technology, waste management, and resource conservation.WISErg is a hybrid technology company specializing in technology, waste management, and resource conservation.
Founded 2011Redmond, United States$224Mlast round Jan 2017 - 7
AMP RoboticsAMP offers AI-powered waste sorting solutions to automate recovery and reduce labor.AMP offers AI-powered waste sorting solutions to automate recovery and reduce labor.
Founded -United States$160Mlast round Jun 2026 - 8
OtriumOtrium is an online off-price fashion platform based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that connects conscious consumers with excess stock from over 300 leading fashion brands.Otrium is an online off-price fashion platform based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that connects conscious consumers with excess stock from over 300 leading fashion brands.
Founded 2017Amsterdam, Netherlands$125Mlast round Mar 2021 - 9
Noble EnvironmentalNoble Environmental is an environmental service provider offering solid waste management for renewable natural gas.Noble Environmental is an environmental service provider offering solid waste management for renewable natural gas.
Founded 2016Uniontown, United States$100Mlast round Sept 2025 - 10
SyreSyre 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 - 11
Kanin EnergyKanin Energy is a clean technology developer founded in 2020, focused on industrial decarbonization.Kanin Energy is a clean technology developer founded in 2020, focused on industrial decarbonization.
Founded 2020Calgary, Canada$100Mlast round Sept 2026 - 12
ElementUSAElementUSA is a mining firm that produces critical materials from mineral and metallic waste for products.ElementUSA is a mining firm that produces critical materials from mineral and metallic waste for products.
Founded -Gramercy, United States$97Mlast round Jun 2026 - 13
PointFivePointFive is the infrastructure efficiency platform that detects deep waste and remediates autonomously, so your engineers can ship, not optimize.PointFive is the infrastructure efficiency platform that detects deep waste and remediates autonomously, so your engineers can ship, not optimize.
Founded 2023New York, United States$80Mlast round Jun 2026 - 14
Aligned EnergyAligned Energy delivers an integrated technology platform that eliminates infrastructure complexity and waste and heightens visibility.Aligned Energy delivers an integrated technology platform that eliminates infrastructure complexity and waste and heightens visibility.
Founded 2015Plano$80Mlast round May 2020 - 15
AndionAndion Global is a platform for waste-to-renewable energy that creates biogas projects in all their forms.Andion Global is a platform for waste-to-renewable energy that creates biogas projects in all their forms.
Founded 2017Luxembourg, Luxembourg$79Mlast round Feb 2026 - 16
RE&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 - 17
Amp AmericasAMP Americas makes ultra-low carbon intensity renewable natural gas (RNG) from dairy waste.AMP Americas makes ultra-low carbon intensity renewable natural gas (RNG) from dairy waste.
Founded 2011Chicago, United States$75Mlast round Jul 2019 - 18
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 - 19
Vaulted DeepVaulted Deep is a Houston-based company specializing in carbon removal and waste management.Vaulted Deep is a Houston-based company specializing in carbon removal and waste management.
Founded 2023Houston, United States$67Mlast round Sept 2026 - 20
Samsara 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 - 21
EncinaENCINA, formally known as Encina Development Group, LLC, is a circular economy company founded in 2016 and based in The Woodlands, Texas.ENCINA, formally known as Encina Development Group, LLC, is a circular economy company founded in 2016 and based in The Woodlands, Texas.
Founded 2016The Woodlands, United States$60Mlast round Aug 2023 - 22
Thames WaterThames Water Utilities Limited is a U.K.-based water and sewerage company that provides clean and take away waste water.Thames Water Utilities Limited is a U.K.-based water and sewerage company that provides clean and take away waste water.
Founded 1989Reading, United Kingdom$59Mlast round Mar 2024 - 23
Claros TechnologiesClaros Technologies is an advanced materials company that develops safe and sustainable products with zero toxic waste.Claros Technologies is an advanced materials company that develops safe and sustainable products with zero toxic waste.
Founded 2018Minneapolis, United States$55Mlast round Aug 2026 - 24
Arbor EnergyArbor Energy is a renewable energy company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2022.Arbor Energy is a renewable energy company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2022.
Founded 2022El Segundo, United States$55Mlast round Oct 2025 - 25
Alaffia HealthAlaffia Health is a healthtech company based in New York, founded in 2020.Alaffia Health is a healthtech company based in New York, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020New York, United States$55Mlast round Feb 2026 - 26
Alphabet EnergyAlphabet Energy was a startup based in Hayward, California, founded in 2009 by Matthew L.Alphabet Energy was a startup based in Hayward, California, founded in 2009 by Matthew L.
Founded 2009Hayward, United States$55Mlast round Jul 2016 - 27
Liquid Environmental SolutionsLiquid Environmental Solutions provides liquid waste-related services, helping companies reduce their overall environmental impact.Liquid Environmental Solutions provides liquid waste-related services, helping companies reduce their overall environmental impact.
Founded 2002Irving, United States$52Mlast round Jul 2014 - 28
Rino RecyclingRino is a waste management company that offers construction and demolition waste, mixed solid waste, and concrete recycling services.Rino is a waste management company that offers construction and demolition waste, mixed solid waste, and concrete recycling services.
Founded -Pinkenba, Australia$50Mlast round Apr 2023 - 29
Freepoint Eco-SystemsA company engaged in securing plastic waste and converting them into reusable products, using its the proven pyrolysis technology process.A company engaged in securing plastic waste and converting them into reusable products, using its the proven pyrolysis technology process.
Founded 2020Stamford, United States$50Mlast round Mar 2025 - 30
GPS RenewablesGPS Renewables is to solve the urban waste problem by utilising local technologies and business models.GPS Renewables is to solve the urban waste problem by utilising local technologies and business models.
Founded 2010Bangalore, India$49Mlast round Apr 2024 - 31
BioticNRGBioticNRG is a UK-based bioenergy platform focused on converting organic waste into renewable energy through anaerobic digestion and composting.BioticNRG is a UK-based bioenergy platform focused on converting organic waste into renewable energy through anaerobic digestion and composting.
Founded 2022Ipswich, United Kingdom$46Mlast round Jul 2024 - 32
BioBTXBioBTX replaces oil for biomass & waste as a resource for the production of aromaticsBioBTX replaces oil for biomass & waste as a resource for the production of aromatics
Founded -Groningen, Netherlands$46Mlast round Jun 2024 - 33
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 - 34
Pennsylvania American WaterPennsylvania American Water provides high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services.
Pennsylvania American Water provides high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services.
Founded 1965Camden, United States$43Mlast round Oct 2026 - 35
HydroPoint Data SystemsHydroPoint Data Systems is a leader in smart water management solutions, dedicated to reducing water waste through IoT technology, data analytics, and automation.HydroPoint Data Systems is a leader in smart water management solutions, dedicated to reducing water waste through IoT technology, data analytics, and automation.
Founded 2002Petaluma, United States$40Mlast round Dec 2012 - 36
Recycle Track SystemsRecycle Track Systems (RTS) is a technology-enabled waste management and sustainability provider based in New York City.Recycle Track Systems (RTS) is a technology-enabled waste management and sustainability provider based in New York City.
Founded 2014New York, United States$40Mlast round Jan 2025 - 37
KoreKore Infrastructure refines the carbon in organic wastes into renewable natural gas, hydrogen, or power.Kore Infrastructure refines the carbon in organic wastes into renewable natural gas, hydrogen, or power.
Founded 2008New York, United States$40Mlast round Jul 2026 - 38
East Rockingham Waste to EnergyEast Rockingham Waste to Energy is a power station that converts waste into sustainable energy.East Rockingham Waste to Energy is a power station that converts waste into sustainable energy.
Founded 2019Rockingham, Australia$39Mlast round Dec 2019 - 39
CurbWasteCurbWaste is a New York-based enterprise software company that provides a comprehensive SaaS platform for independent waste and recycling haulers.CurbWaste is a New York-based enterprise software company that provides a comprehensive SaaS platform for independent waste and recycling haulers.
Founded 2017New York, United States$38Mlast round Oct 2025 - 40
ClariterClariter is a global cleantech company based in Luxembourg, founded in 2003.Clariter is a global cleantech company based in Luxembourg, founded in 2003.
Founded 2003Luxembourg City, Luxembourg$37Mlast round Dec 2023 - 41
BlueOak ResourcesBlueOak Resources is a clean-tech company based in the U.S.BlueOak Resources is a clean-tech company based in the U.S.
Founded 2011Burlingame, United States$36Mlast round Jun 2014 - 42
KaiyoKaiyo is an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of pre-owned furniture, focusing on sustainability and great design.Kaiyo is an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of pre-owned furniture, focusing on sustainability and great design.
Founded 2014New York, United States$36Mlast round Mar 2022 - 43
CodoxoCodoxo is an AI-powered healthcare technology company based in Duluth, Georgia.Codoxo is an AI-powered healthcare technology company based in Duluth, Georgia.
Founded 2016Atlanta, United States$35Mlast round Dec 2025 - 44
QpinchQpinch is a Belgian startup and scale-up focused on industrial energy efficiency and waste heat recovery.Qpinch is a Belgian startup and scale-up focused on industrial energy efficiency and waste heat recovery.
Founded 2012Antwerpen, Belgium$35Mlast round May 2024 - 45
matterrmatterr 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 - 46
NexterraNexterra delivers advanced gasification systems to self-generate clean, low cost heat and power using waste fuels.Nexterra delivers advanced gasification systems to self-generate clean, low cost heat and power using waste fuels.
Founded 2003Vancouver, Canada$35Mlast round May 2011 - 47
SynteticaSyntetica is a French cleantech startup founded in 2023, focused on producing low-carbon, virgin-quality recycled nylon (Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6) from blended textile waste.Syntetica is a French cleantech startup founded in 2023, focused on producing low-carbon, virgin-quality recycled nylon (Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6) from blended textile waste.
Founded -Reims, France$35Mlast round Jul 2026 - 48
Infinited Fiber CompanyInfinited Fiber Company is a Finnish technology and fashion company focused on creating sustainable textile solutions.Infinited Fiber Company is a Finnish technology and fashion company focused on creating sustainable textile solutions.
Founded 2016Espoo, Finland$34Mlast round Mar 2024 - 49
MOLGMolg is a private robotics and artificial intelligence company based in Chantilly, Virginia, focused on creating a circular economy for manufacturing.Molg is a private robotics and artificial intelligence company based in Chantilly, Virginia, focused on creating a circular economy for manufacturing.
Founded 2021Sterling, United States$34Mlast round Dec 2025 - 50
Deep IsolationDeep Isolation is an innovator in nuclear waste disposal technology, founded in 2016 in Berkeley, California.Deep Isolation is an innovator in nuclear waste disposal technology, founded in 2016 in Berkeley, California.
Founded 2016Berkeley, United States$33Mlast round Jan 2026
Tartu, Estonia
Petrie Terrace, United States
Hong Kong SAR China
Montreal, Canada
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Stockholm, Sweden
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Sydney, Australia
Reading, United Kingdom
Bangalore, India
Antwerpen, Belgium
Braunschweig, Germany
Reims, France
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