# Top 36 Waste To Energy Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 36 best-funded waste to energy startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $1.3B combined.

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

- 1 [**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
- 2 [**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
- 3 [**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
- 4 [**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
- 5 [**HAMR Energy** Hydrogen assisted molecular recycling (HAMR) allows waste to be converted into chemicals for building products and fuels.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hamr-energy) Hydrogen assisted molecular recycling (HAMR) allows waste to be converted into chemicals for building products and fuels. *Founded* 2020 Melbourne, Australia **$32M** last round Jul 2026
- 6 [**FORGE Hydrocarbons** FORGE Hydrocarbons is a Canadian renewable energy company founded in 2012, originating as a spin-off from the University of Alberta.](https://millionrounds.com/company/forge-hydrocarbons) FORGE Hydrocarbons is a Canadian renewable energy company founded in 2012, originating as a spin-off from the University of Alberta. *Founded* 2012 Oakville, Canada **$23M** last round Feb 2020
- 7 [**XL Batteries** XL Batteries develops a technology platform to reduce waste formation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xl-batteries) XL Batteries develops a technology platform to reduce waste formation. *Founded* 2019 Brooklyn, United States **$21M** last round Jul 2026
- 8 [**EverGen Infrastructure** EverGen acquire, develop, build, own and operate a portfolio of Renewable Natural Gas, waste to energy, and related infrastructure projects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/evergen-infrastructure) EverGen acquire, develop, build, own and operate a portfolio of Renewable Natural Gas, waste to energy, and related infrastructure projects. *Founded* 2020 Vancouver, Canada **$13M** last round Jan 2026
- 9 [**ecosync** EcoSync is a cleantech company founded in 2018 by a team of engineers from Oxford University.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ecosync) EcoSync is a cleantech company founded in 2018 by a team of engineers from Oxford University. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Jun 2026
- 10 [**Vertus Energy** Vertus Energy is a deep-tech industrial biotechnology startup based in Vienna, Austria, with operations in Auckland, New Zealand.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vertus-energy) Vertus Energy is a deep-tech industrial biotechnology startup based in Vienna, Austria, with operations in Auckland, New Zealand. *Founded* 2021 Vienna, New Zealand **$9.4M** last round Jul 2024
- 11 [**WASE** WASE is a UK-based climate technology and environmental services company located in Bristol.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wase) WASE is a UK-based climate technology and environmental services company located in Bristol. *Founded* 2017 Bristol, United Kingdom **$9.4M** last round Mar 2024
- 12 [**Biogen Gwyriad** Biogen Gwyriad operates anaerobic digestion plants which recycle food waste to generate renewable energy and biofertilisers for farmland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biogen-gwyriad) Biogen Gwyriad operates anaerobic digestion plants which recycle food waste to generate renewable energy and biofertilisers for farmland. *Founded* 2005 Bedford, United Kingdom **$9.3M** last round Jul 2012
- 13 [**ElectraTherm** ElectraTherm is an American technology company based in Flowery Branch, Georgia, specializing in waste heat-to-power generation systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/electratherm) ElectraTherm is an American technology company based in Flowery Branch, Georgia, specializing in waste heat-to-power generation systems. *Founded* 2005 Oakwood, United States **$8.0M** last round Nov 2009
- 14 [**Kew Technology** Kew Technology is a consulting firm that provides waste-to-energy technology development solutions for project construction.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kew-technology) Kew Technology is a consulting firm that provides waste-to-energy technology development solutions for project construction. *Founded* 2016 Birmingham, United Kingdom **$7.6M** last round Jul 2023
- 15 [**Ki 13** Ki 13 is a deep-tech venture that develops waste-to-hydrogen technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ki-13) Ki 13 is a deep-tech venture that develops waste-to-hydrogen technology. *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$5.0M** last round Sept 2026
- 16 [**Tribosonics** Tribosonics is a Sheffield-based company founded in 2006 that specializes in ultrasonic and embedded sensing technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tribosonics) Tribosonics is a Sheffield-based company founded in 2006 that specializes in ultrasonic and embedded sensing technologies. *Founded* 2006 Sheffield, United Kingdom **$3.9M** last round Oct 2023
- 17 [**Hughes Energy Group** Hughes Energy Group is a green tech, fiber production company providing a low-carbon solution to recycling organic waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hughes-energy-group) Hughes Energy Group is a green tech, fiber production company providing a low-carbon solution to recycling organic waste. *Founded* - Yonkers, United States **$3.7M** last round Jul 2025
- 18 [**MediSun Energy** MediSun Energy is a Singapore-based company that specializes in integrated brine management and clean-energy technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/medisun-energy) MediSun Energy is a Singapore-based company that specializes in integrated brine management and clean-energy technology. *Founded* 2023 Singapore, Singapore **$3.2M** last round May 2025
- 19 [**Transitional Energy** Transitional Energy brings geothermal technology to the oil and gas industry to generate clean, baseload power from heat waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/transitional-energy) Transitional Energy brings geothermal technology to the oil and gas industry to generate clean, baseload power from heat waste. *Founded* 2020 Aurora, United States **$2.5M** last round Jan 2022
- 20 [**EnMass Energy** EnMass Energy is a digital software and procurement platform designed for waste-to-energy and waste-to-value projects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/enmass-energy) EnMass Energy is a digital software and procurement platform designed for waste-to-energy and waste-to-value projects. *Founded* 2015 Durham, United States **$2.2M** last round May 2021
- 21 [**Cancrie** Cancrie Private Limited is a clean-tech and advanced materials startup founded in 2020 by Akshay Jain and Mahi Singh, based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cancrie) Cancrie Private Limited is a clean-tech and advanced materials startup founded in 2020 by Akshay Jain and Mahi Singh, based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. *Founded* 2020 Jaipur, United States **$1.2M** last round Jan 2025
- 22 [**Griffin Refineries** Griffin Refineries is a developer of waste refining technologies designed to convert the energy content of the waste into a useful form.](https://millionrounds.com/company/griffin-refineries) Griffin Refineries is a developer of waste refining technologies designed to convert the energy content of the waste into a useful form. *Founded* 2016 Helsinki **$1.1M** last round Oct 2016
- 23 [**Nrlyze** Nrlyze is a Stockholm-based startup founded in 2020 that offers an AI-driven energy optimization platform aimed at reducing waste in building heating systems fo](https://millionrounds.com/company/nrlyze) Nrlyze is a Stockholm-based startup founded in 2020 that offers an AI-driven energy optimization platform aimed at reducing waste in building heating systems fo *Founded* 2020 Stockholm, Sweden **$1.0M** last round Aug 2025
- 24 [**Ento** Ento is a Denmark-based AI-powered SaaS company founded in 2019, focused on optimizing energy consumption and eliminating energy waste for building portfolios.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ento) Ento is a Denmark-based AI-powered SaaS company founded in 2019, focused on optimizing energy consumption and eliminating energy waste for building portfolios. *Founded* 2019 Aarhus, Denmark **$891K** last round Jun 2025
- 25 [**Woodchuck.AI** WoodChuck.ai is a climate-impact startup located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.](https://millionrounds.com/company/woodchuck-ai) WoodChuck.ai is a climate-impact startup located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. *Founded* 2023 Grand Rapids, United States **$834K** last round Sept 2026
- 26 [**The Heat Vault Company** The Heat Vault Company is a privately held Anglo-Swedish cleantech startup founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-heat-vault-company) The Heat Vault Company is a privately held Anglo-Swedish cleantech startup founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom **$660K** last round Sept 2024
- 27 [**Lono** Clean tech company developing and designing waste to energy and waste to chemical projects using organic waste as raw material.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lono) Clean tech company developing and designing waste to energy and waste to chemical projects using organic waste as raw material. *Founded* 2016 United States **$660K** last round Feb 2015
- 28 [**EcoNomad Solutions** EcoNomad Solutions is a UK-based agritech startup founded in 2018, located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.](https://millionrounds.com/company/economad-solutions) EcoNomad Solutions is a UK-based agritech startup founded in 2018, located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$642K** last round Aug 2026
- 29 [**STRAW INNOVATIONS** Straw Innovations Ltd is an agri-tech and environmental services company dedicated to rice straw management in Asia, particularly in the Philippines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/straw-innovations) Straw Innovations Ltd is an agri-tech and environmental services company dedicated to rice straw management in Asia, particularly in the Philippines. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$610K** last round Dec 2023
- 30 [**Future Greens** Future Greens is a Sheffield-based startup focused on innovative waste-to-energy solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/future-greens) Future Greens is a Sheffield-based startup focused on innovative waste-to-energy solutions. *Founded* 2022 Sheffield, United Kingdom **$456K** last round Dec 2025
- 31 [**ZPE LTD** ZPE Ltd is a UK-based startup and independent original equipment manufacturer specializing in energy recovery systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zpe-ltd) ZPE Ltd is a UK-based startup and independent original equipment manufacturer specializing in energy recovery systems. *Founded* 2018 Caldicot, United Kingdom **$421K** last round Dec 2022
- 32 [**Metzev** Metzev is a sustainable energy company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in second-life electric vehicle (EV) battery distribution and energy storage solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metzev) Metzev is a sustainable energy company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in second-life electric vehicle (EV) battery distribution and energy storage solutions. *Founded* 2023 Atlanta, United States **$320K** last round Mar 2024
- 33 [**ZiTechnologies** ZiTechnologies provides technology development to treat and clean plastic waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zitechnologies) ZiTechnologies provides technology development to treat and clean plastic waste. *Founded* - Hancock, United States **$256K** last round Jul 2021
- 34 [**Vortechs** Vortechs is an environmental technology company specializing in advanced recycling and waste-to-energy solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vortechs) Vortechs is an environmental technology company specializing in advanced recycling and waste-to-energy solutions. *Founded* 2021 Layton, United States **$250K** last round Jul 2022
- 35 [**Climatta** Enterprise utility management platform that helps companies cut energy waste and up to 30% in operational costs](https://millionrounds.com/company/climatta) Enterprise utility management platform that helps companies cut energy waste and up to 30% in operational costs *Founded* - Mexico City, Mexico **$180K** last round May 2025
- 36 [**NextPotential** NextPotential is a waste-to-fuel clean energy company that develops and licenses process technology to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into natural gas a](https://millionrounds.com/company/nextpotential) NextPotential is a waste-to-fuel clean energy company that develops and licenses process technology to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into natural gas a *Founded* 2014 Scottsdale, United States **$48K** last round Jan 2014

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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