FL
FibreLoop
Textile Recycling
Closed-loop textile-to-textile recycling at industrial scale
$54M|Series B|Lisbon, Portugal
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Deal Flow
WasteVC tracks and invests in the most promising waste management, recycling, and circular economy startups globally. Below is our curated deal database with recent investments and company profiles.
20
Total Deals
$560M
Total Capital
18
Closed
2
Announced
E-Waste (2)Circular Economy (6)Waste Tech (4)Recycling (4)Cleantech (4)
L
Lithium Loop
Battery Recycling
EV battery recycling and critical mineral recovery
$62M|Series B|Reno, NV
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PS
PulpStream
Paper Upcycling
Converting contaminated paper waste into molded fiber packaging
$7.2M|Seed|Atlanta, GA
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C
Circuion
E-Waste Recycling & Recovery
AI-powered e-waste sorting and precious metals recovery
$47M|Series B|Amsterdam, Netherlands
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HG
HazGuard
Hazardous Waste Remediation
PFAS destruction technology for contaminated water and soil
$26M|Series A|Research Triangle Park, NC
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B
BinVision
Waste Management Technology
Smart waste bin IoT platform for municipal waste optimization
$6.5M|Seed|Toronto, Canada
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CF
ClearFluent
Industrial Wastewater
AI-driven industrial wastewater treatment and resource recovery
$41M|Series B|San Jose, CA
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R
ReLoop Materials
Chemical Recycling
Chemical recycling platform for mixed plastic waste streams
$28M|Series A|Houston, TX
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NM
NuMine
Mining Waste Valorization
Rare earth element extraction from coal ash and mining tailings
$33M|Series A|Morgantown, WV
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CQ
CompostIQ
Organic Waste Processing
AI-optimized industrial composting for food waste diversion
$15M|Series A|Portland, OR
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GW
GlassWorks AI
Glass Recycling
Optical sorting and quality control for cullet glass recycling
$5.8M|Seed|Sheffield, UK
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M
Methanex Bio
Landfill Gas Utilization
Landfill gas-to-hydrogen conversion technology
$22M|Series A|Austin, TX
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TC
TidalClean
Ocean Plastic Recovery
Ocean-bound plastic interception and upcycling network
$4.2M|Seed|Singapore
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MW
MediWaste
Medical Waste Treatment
On-site pharmaceutical and medical waste treatment systems
$38M|Series B|Minneapolis, MN
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T
TerraCycle Robotics
Construction Waste Recycling
Autonomous robotic systems for construction & demolition waste sorting
$85M|Series C|Denver, CO
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RZ
Rubberize
Tire Recycling
Devulcanization technology for end-of-life tire recycling
$8.5M|Seed|Akron, OH
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WW
WormWorks
Insect Bioconversion
Black soldier fly larvae bioconversion of organic waste to animal feed
$9.8M|Seed|Raleigh, NC
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AC
AgriCycle
Agricultural Waste Valorization
Agricultural waste conversion to biochar and soil amendments
$17M|Series A|Sacramento, CA
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GG
GridGas
Food Waste-to-Energy
Anaerobic digestion platform converting food waste to renewable natural gas
$31M|Series A|Columbus, OH
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PB
PackBack
Reusable Packaging
Reusable packaging logistics platform for e-commerce
$19M|Series A|Berlin, Germany
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waste VC Deals
What types of waste companies does WasteVC invest in?
WasteVC invests across the waste value chain: e-waste recycling, battery recovery, chemical recycling, composting, waste-to-energy, smart waste management (IoT/AI), and ocean plastic recovery. We focus on companies with proven technology and clear paths to profitable unit economics.
What stage does WasteVC invest at?
We invest from Seed through Series B, with check sizes ranging from $500K to $15M. Our sweet spot is Series A companies that have demonstrated their technology at pilot scale and are ready to build first commercial operations.
How large is the waste VC market?
Waste and circular economy startups raised over $14 billion in venture capital in 2025, with the market expected to exceed $18 billion in 2026. Battery recycling, chemical recycling, and e-waste processing are the fastest-growing segments.
What metrics matter most for waste-tech startups raising capital?
The four metrics investors scrutinize most: feedstock security (long-term supply agreements), unit economics at scale (processing cost vs revenue per ton), technology readiness level, and regulatory positioning. Companies with OEM take-back partnerships or municipal contracts have a significant advantage.