What is CheckSammy?
CheckSammy operates at the intersection of environmental technology and municipal infrastructure. Through its CS Cities program, the company addresses the critical challenge of textile and household waste accumulation in landfills. The firm utilizes a four-pillar operational model: public education, strategic distribution logistics, real-time proprietary reporting software, and collaborative policy development with city officials. By providing actionable data and efficient collection services, CheckSammy enables cities to transition toward circular economy models, effectively turning waste management into a measurable sustainability metric.
How much funding has CheckSammy raised?
CheckSammy has raised a total of $60M across 2 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$15M
Private Equity
$45M
Other Financing Round (2022): $15M with participation from Zero Infinity Partners, PaceZero Capital Partners, and FirePower Capital
Private Equity (2024): $45M led by I Squared and TriplePoint Capital
Key Investors in CheckSammy
I Squared
I Squared Capital is a private equity firm focusing on global infrastructure investments, including energy, utilities, and transport projects across North America and high-growth economies.
TriplePoint Capital
TriplePoint Capital is a global leader in venture finance, providing flexible debt and equity solutions to high-growth companies at various stages of development.
FirePower Capital
FirePower Capital is a Canadian firm that combines M&A advisory services with direct private capital investments to support the growth and expansion of midmarket enterprises.
What's next for CheckSammy?
With the support of this recent capital, CheckSammy is poised to scale its infrastructure capabilities and expand its reach into additional high-growth municipalities. The strategic focus will likely center on enhancing its proprietary software platform to provide deeper analytics for city planners and optimizing its fleet operations to maximize diversion efficiency. As the company moves into this next phase of growth, it is expected to solidify its role as an essential partner for governments seeking to meet ambitious climate goals through technology-enabled waste management. The involvement of infrastructure-focused private equity suggests a long-term commitment to building the physical and digital assets required to modernize municipal waste systems on a national scale.
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