What is Waste Zero?
Waste Zero is a leader in sustainable materials management, specializing in the creation, implementation, and administration of solutions that yield significant financial and environmental benefits. Unlike conventional waste management firms, Waste Zero champions a generator-focused approach to foster a circular economy. Its client base spans municipalities, state governments, waste haulers, commercial enterprises, and educational institutions. Since its founding in 1991, Waste Zero has demonstrably impacted over 600 clients, achieving a net financial gain of $2.2 billion and diverting an impressive 18 billion pounds of waste.
How much funding has Waste Zero raised?
Waste Zero has raised a total of $29.2M across 10 funding rounds:
Private Equity
$6M
Private Equity
$1.7M
Private Equity
$3.5M
Unspecified
$1M
Private Equity
$7M
Private Equity
$3.3M
Multiple Rounds
$5.7M
Debt
$1M
Private Equity (2012): $6M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2013): $1.7M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2014): $3.5M, investors not publicly disclosed
Unspecified (2014): $1M featuring Undisclosed
Private Equity (2015): $7M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2016): $3.3M, investors not publicly disclosed
Unspecified (2017): $1.5M led by Undisclosed
Private Equity (2017): $3.1M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2017): $1.1M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2020): $1M backed by PPP
What's next for Waste Zero?
The recent major strategic investment positions Waste Zero for accelerated growth and expanded market penetration. This capital infusion is expected to fuel further innovation in its sustainable materials management technologies and enhance its capacity to serve a growing roster of clients seeking to achieve both economic advantages and environmental stewardship. The company's established track record and its focus on the circular economy align with increasing global demand for sustainable business practices, suggesting a strong trajectory for future development and increased financial and environmental outcomes.
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