What is EcoScraps?
Founded in 2010, EcoScraps operates at the intersection of waste management and consumer retail. The company specializes in the manufacturing of organic lawn and garden products, utilizing a sophisticated process that diverts food waste from landfills to create nutrient-dense soil amendments. This business model has garnered significant industry recognition, including the Sparkseed Innovator honor and a designation as one of the Top 25 Most Promising Social Ventures in America by Businessweek. By addressing the growing consumer demand for sustainable, non-toxic gardening alternatives, EcoScraps has established a defensible niche in the competitive home and garden market.
How much funding has EcoScraps raised?
EcoScraps has raised a total of $11.7M across 5 funding rounds:
Private Equity
$959K
Debt
$2.6M
Debt
$1.2M
Private Equity
$6.6M
Private Equity
$315K
Private Equity (2012): $959K, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2013): $2.6M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2013): $1.2M supported by DBL Partners and Peterson Partners
Private Equity (2014): $6.6M featuring Kickstart Seed Fund and DBL Partners
Private Equity (2014): $315K backed by Peterson Partners and DBL Partners
Key Investors in EcoScraps
DBL Partners
A prominent venture capital firm focused on impact investing, DBL Partners specializes in Clean Tech and sustainability-oriented products, leveraging public and private resources to drive both economic and environmental returns.
Peterson Partners
An independent investment management firm based in Salt Lake City, Peterson Partners provides private equity and venture capital support across diverse sectors including consumer products and software.
Kickstart Seed Fund
A venture capital firm specializing in early-stage and seed funding for startups in the Mountain West region, with a strong track record of supporting innovation in consumer products and B2B sectors.
What's next for EcoScraps?
With the support of major enterprise-level funding, EcoScraps is well-positioned to accelerate its market penetration and operational efficiency. The strategic focus moving forward will likely involve scaling production capacity to meet national retail demand while further optimizing the supply chain for organic waste collection. As the company transitions into a more mature phase of its lifecycle, the emphasis will shift toward long-term sustainability and the potential for product diversification within the broader green-tech ecosystem. Investors remain focused on the company's ability to maintain its double-bottom-line impact, balancing environmental stewardship with robust financial performance in an increasingly eco-conscious retail landscape.
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