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

> The 50 best-funded waste solution startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $6.0B combined.

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

- 1 [**Gren** GREN is a clothing company that minimizes and recycles waste, invests in renewable energy, and offsets unavoidable emissions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gren) GREN is a clothing company that minimizes and recycles waste, invests in renewable energy, and offsets unavoidable emissions. *Founded* 2021 Tartu, Estonia **$1.3B** last round May 2026
- 2 [**WildFire Energy** Wildfire Energy is an Australian cleantech startup focused on converting residual waste into renewable energy, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels using its proprie](https://millionrounds.com/company/wildfire-energy) Wildfire Energy is an Australian cleantech startup focused on converting residual waste into renewable energy, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels using its proprie *Founded* 2016 Petrie Terrace, United States **$604M** last round Jul 2026
- 3 [**Sedron Technologies** Sedron Technologies is a private environmental services company based in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, founded in 2014 as a spinoff from Janicki Industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sedron-technologies) Sedron Technologies is a private environmental services company based in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, founded in 2014 as a spinoff from Janicki Industries. *Founded* 2014 Sedro-Woolley, United States **$500M** last round May 2026
- 4 [**EcoCeres** EcoCeres is a global leader in renewable fuels and green molecules, focusing on converting 100% waste-based feedstocks into sustainable energy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ecoceres) EcoCeres is a global leader in renewable fuels and green molecules, focusing on converting 100% waste-based feedstocks into sustainable energy. *Founded* 2008 Hong Kong SAR China **$400M** last round Jan 2023
- 5 [**Enerkem** Enerkem is a cleantech company transforming waste into transportation biofuels, renewable chemicals, and everyday products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/enerkem) Enerkem is a cleantech company transforming waste into transportation biofuels, renewable chemicals, and everyday products. *Founded* 2000 Montreal, Canada **$396M** last round Sept 2015
- 6 [**WISErg** WISErg is a hybrid technology company specializing in technology, waste management, and resource conservation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wiserg) WISErg is a hybrid technology company specializing in technology, waste management, and resource conservation. *Founded* 2011 Redmond, United States **$224M** last round Jan 2017
- 7 [**AMP Robotics** AMP offers AI-powered waste sorting solutions to automate recovery and reduce labor.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amp-robotics) AMP offers AI-powered waste sorting solutions to automate recovery and reduce labor. *Founded* - United States **$160M** last round Jun 2026
- 8 [**Otrium** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/otrium) 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* 2017 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$125M** last round Mar 2021
- 9 [**Noble Environmental** Noble Environmental is an environmental service provider offering solid waste management for renewable natural gas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/noble-environmental) Noble Environmental is an environmental service provider offering solid waste management for renewable natural gas. *Founded* 2016 Uniontown, United States **$100M** last round Sept 2025
- 10 [**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
- 11 [**Kanin Energy** Kanin Energy is a clean technology developer founded in 2020, focused on industrial decarbonization.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kanin-energy) Kanin Energy is a clean technology developer founded in 2020, focused on industrial decarbonization. *Founded* 2020 Calgary, Canada **$100M** last round Sept 2026
- 12 [**ElementUSA** ElementUSA is a mining firm that produces critical materials from mineral and metallic waste for products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/elementusa) ElementUSA is a mining firm that produces critical materials from mineral and metallic waste for products. *Founded* - Gramercy, United States **$97M** last round Jun 2026
- 13 [**PointFive** PointFive is the infrastructure efficiency platform that detects deep waste and remediates autonomously, so your engineers can ship, not optimize.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pointfive) PointFive is the infrastructure efficiency platform that detects deep waste and remediates autonomously, so your engineers can ship, not optimize. *Founded* 2023 New York, United States **$80M** last round Jun 2026
- 14 [**Aligned Energy** Aligned Energy delivers an integrated technology platform that eliminates infrastructure complexity and waste and heightens visibility.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aligned-energy) Aligned Energy delivers an integrated technology platform that eliminates infrastructure complexity and waste and heightens visibility. *Founded* 2015 Plano **$80M** last round May 2020
- 15 [**Andion** Andion Global is a platform for waste-to-renewable energy that creates biogas projects in all their forms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/andion) Andion Global is a platform for waste-to-renewable energy that creates biogas projects in all their forms. *Founded* 2017 Luxembourg, Luxembourg **$79M** last round Feb 2026
- 16 [**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
- 17 [**Amp Americas** AMP Americas makes ultra-low carbon intensity renewable natural gas (RNG) from dairy waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amp-americas) AMP Americas makes ultra-low carbon intensity renewable natural gas (RNG) from dairy waste. *Founded* 2011 Chicago, United States **$75M** last round Jul 2019
- 18 [**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
- 19 [**Vaulted Deep** Vaulted Deep is a Houston-based company specializing in carbon removal and waste management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vaulted-deep) Vaulted Deep is a Houston-based company specializing in carbon removal and waste management. *Founded* 2023 Houston, United States **$67M** last round Sept 2026
- 20 [**Samsara Eco** Samsara Eco is an Australian biotechnology and environmental-tech company based in Sydney, specializing in enzymatic recycling technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/samsara-eco) Samsara Eco is an Australian biotechnology and environmental-tech company based in Sydney, specializing in enzymatic recycling technology. *Founded* 2021 Sydney, Australia **$67M** last round Jun 2024
- 21 [**Encina** ENCINA, formally known as Encina Development Group, LLC, is a circular economy company founded in 2016 and based in The Woodlands, Texas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/encina) ENCINA, formally known as Encina Development Group, LLC, is a circular economy company founded in 2016 and based in The Woodlands, Texas. *Founded* 2016 The Woodlands, United States **$60M** last round Aug 2023
- 22 [**Thames Water** Thames Water Utilities Limited is a U.K.-based water and sewerage company that provides clean and take away waste water.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thames-water) Thames Water Utilities Limited is a U.K.-based water and sewerage company that provides clean and take away waste water. *Founded* 1989 Reading, United Kingdom **$59M** last round Mar 2024
- 23 [**Claros Technologies** Claros Technologies is an advanced materials company that develops safe and sustainable products with zero toxic waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/claros-technologies) Claros Technologies is an advanced materials company that develops safe and sustainable products with zero toxic waste. *Founded* 2018 Minneapolis, United States **$55M** last round Aug 2026
- 24 [**Arbor Energy** Arbor Energy is a renewable energy company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arbor-energy) Arbor Energy is a renewable energy company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 El Segundo, United States **$55M** last round Oct 2025
- 25 [**Alaffia Health** Alaffia Health is a healthtech company based in New York, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alaffia-health) Alaffia Health is a healthtech company based in New York, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$55M** last round Feb 2026
- 26 [**Alphabet Energy** Alphabet Energy was a startup based in Hayward, California, founded in 2009 by Matthew L.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alphabet-energy) Alphabet Energy was a startup based in Hayward, California, founded in 2009 by Matthew L. *Founded* 2009 Hayward, United States **$55M** last round Jul 2016
- 27 [**Liquid Environmental Solutions** Liquid Environmental Solutions provides liquid waste-related services, helping companies reduce their overall environmental impact.](https://millionrounds.com/company/liquid-environmental-solutions) Liquid Environmental Solutions provides liquid waste-related services, helping companies reduce their overall environmental impact. *Founded* 2002 Irving, United States **$52M** last round Jul 2014
- 28 [**Rino Recycling** Rino is a waste management company that offers construction and demolition waste, mixed solid waste, and concrete recycling services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rino-recycling) Rino is a waste management company that offers construction and demolition waste, mixed solid waste, and concrete recycling services. *Founded* - Pinkenba, Australia **$50M** last round Apr 2023
- 29 [**Freepoint Eco-Systems** A company engaged in securing plastic waste and converting them into reusable products, using its the proven pyrolysis technology process.](https://millionrounds.com/company/freepoint-eco-systems) A company engaged in securing plastic waste and converting them into reusable products, using its the proven pyrolysis technology process. *Founded* 2020 Stamford, United States **$50M** last round Mar 2025
- 30 [**GPS Renewables** GPS Renewables is to solve the urban waste problem by utilising local technologies and business models.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gps-renewables) GPS Renewables is to solve the urban waste problem by utilising local technologies and business models. *Founded* 2010 Bangalore, India **$49M** last round Apr 2024
- 31 [**BioticNRG** BioticNRG is a UK-based bioenergy platform focused on converting organic waste into renewable energy through anaerobic digestion and composting.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bioticnrg) BioticNRG is a UK-based bioenergy platform focused on converting organic waste into renewable energy through anaerobic digestion and composting. *Founded* 2022 Ipswich, United Kingdom **$46M** last round Jul 2024
- 32 [**BioBTX** BioBTX replaces oil for biomass & waste as a resource for the production of aromatics](https://millionrounds.com/company/biobtx) BioBTX replaces oil for biomass & waste as a resource for the production of aromatics *Founded* - Groningen, Netherlands **$46M** last round Jun 2024
- 33 [**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
- 34 [**Pennsylvania American Water** Pennsylvania American Water provides high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pennsylvania-american-water) Pennsylvania American Water provides high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services. *Founded* 1965 Camden, United States **$43M** last round Oct 2026
- 35 [**HydroPoint Data Systems** HydroPoint Data Systems is a leader in smart water management solutions, dedicated to reducing water waste through IoT technology, data analytics, and automation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hydropoint-data-systems) HydroPoint Data Systems is a leader in smart water management solutions, dedicated to reducing water waste through IoT technology, data analytics, and automation. *Founded* 2002 Petaluma, United States **$40M** last round Dec 2012
- 36 [**Recycle Track Systems** Recycle Track Systems (RTS) is a technology-enabled waste management and sustainability provider based in New York City.](https://millionrounds.com/company/recycle-track-systems) Recycle Track Systems (RTS) is a technology-enabled waste management and sustainability provider based in New York City. *Founded* 2014 New York, United States **$40M** last round Jan 2025
- 37 [**Kore** Kore Infrastructure refines the carbon in organic wastes into renewable natural gas, hydrogen, or power.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kore) Kore Infrastructure refines the carbon in organic wastes into renewable natural gas, hydrogen, or power. *Founded* 2008 New York, United States **$40M** last round Jul 2026
- 38 [**East Rockingham Waste to Energy** East Rockingham Waste to Energy is a power station that converts waste into sustainable energy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/east-rockingham-waste-to-energy) East Rockingham Waste to Energy is a power station that converts waste into sustainable energy. *Founded* 2019 Rockingham, Australia **$39M** last round Dec 2019
- 39 [**CurbWaste** CurbWaste is a New York-based enterprise software company that provides a comprehensive SaaS platform for independent waste and recycling haulers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/curbwaste) CurbWaste is a New York-based enterprise software company that provides a comprehensive SaaS platform for independent waste and recycling haulers. *Founded* 2017 New York, United States **$38M** last round Oct 2025
- 40 [**Clariter** Clariter is a global cleantech company based in Luxembourg, founded in 2003.](https://millionrounds.com/company/clariter) Clariter is a global cleantech company based in Luxembourg, founded in 2003. *Founded* 2003 Luxembourg City, Luxembourg **$37M** last round Dec 2023
- 41 [**BlueOak Resources** BlueOak Resources is a clean-tech company based in the U.S.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blueoak-resources) BlueOak Resources is a clean-tech company based in the U.S. *Founded* 2011 Burlingame, United States **$36M** last round Jun 2014
- 42 [**Kaiyo** Kaiyo is an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of pre-owned furniture, focusing on sustainability and great design.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kaiyo) Kaiyo is an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of pre-owned furniture, focusing on sustainability and great design. *Founded* 2014 New York, United States **$36M** last round Mar 2022
- 43 [**Codoxo** Codoxo is an AI-powered healthcare technology company based in Duluth, Georgia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/codoxo) Codoxo is an AI-powered healthcare technology company based in Duluth, Georgia. *Founded* 2016 Atlanta, United States **$35M** last round Dec 2025
- 44 [**Qpinch** Qpinch is a Belgian startup and scale-up focused on industrial energy efficiency and waste heat recovery.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qpinch) Qpinch is a Belgian startup and scale-up focused on industrial energy efficiency and waste heat recovery. *Founded* 2012 Antwerpen, Belgium **$35M** last round May 2024
- 45 [**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
- 46 [**Nexterra** Nexterra delivers advanced gasification systems to self-generate clean, low cost heat and power using waste fuels.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nexterra) Nexterra delivers advanced gasification systems to self-generate clean, low cost heat and power using waste fuels. *Founded* 2003 Vancouver, Canada **$35M** last round May 2011
- 47 [**Syntetica** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/syntetica) 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 **$35M** last round Jul 2026
- 48 [**Infinited Fiber Company** Infinited Fiber Company is a Finnish technology and fashion company focused on creating sustainable textile solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/infinited-fiber-company) Infinited Fiber Company is a Finnish technology and fashion company focused on creating sustainable textile solutions. *Founded* 2016 Espoo, Finland **$34M** last round Mar 2024
- 49 [**MOLG** Molg is a private robotics and artificial intelligence company based in Chantilly, Virginia, focused on creating a circular economy for manufacturing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/molg) Molg is a private robotics and artificial intelligence company based in Chantilly, Virginia, focused on creating a circular economy for manufacturing. *Founded* 2021 Sterling, United States **$34M** last round Dec 2025
- 50 [**Deep Isolation** Deep Isolation is an innovator in nuclear waste disposal technology, founded in 2016 in Berkeley, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deep-isolation) Deep Isolation is an innovator in nuclear waste disposal technology, founded in 2016 in Berkeley, California. *Founded* 2016 Berkeley, United States **$33M** last round Jan 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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