About Solid Waste Management Tech sector in Africa
The Solid Waste Management Tech sector in Africa comprises 71 companies, including 24 funded companies having collectively raised $31.5M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 3 are Series A+ funded.
This sector includes companies providing tech-based solutions for managing and optimizing collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of solid waste to reduce harmful effects.
Solid Waste Management Tech sector is also known as Waste Tech, Waste Management Tech or Waste Treatment Tech.
Companies providing tech-based hardware and software solutions for collecting, transporting, recycling, processing, and disposing of solid waste. Also, includes operators providing tech-enabled services by mobile apps and online platform. Also, companies providing innovative technology-based solutions for converting waste to electricity or fuels. All traditional solid waste operators involved in collecting, transporting, recycling, processing, and disposing of any type of waste. Also, all consulting, rental services, traditional hardware manufacturer, traditional services providers, Not for Profit and NGOs are excluded.
Top Solid Waste Management Tech Companies in Africa
There are 71 Solid Waste Management Tech startups in Africa which include Tagaddod, Mr. Green Africa, Imagined Earth, Scrapays, Plstka. Out of these, 24 startups are funded, with 3 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 5 new companies have been launched annually.
Here is the list of top Solid Waste Management Tech startups in Africa
1. Tagaddod
Tagaddod provides a tech-enabled collection of waste oil and fats. It also offers free products in return for the used cooking oil wasted by households. Also collects used cooking oil disposed of by restaurants.
Key facts about Tagaddod
Provider of waste collection services. It provides metal and plastic recycling services. It specializes in the collection, conversion and selling of post-consumer plastic waste through its technology-driven plastics collection model.
Key facts about Mr. Green Africa
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Nairobi (Kenya)
- Stage: Series A
- Investors: DOB Equity, Dow Chemical Company and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 12, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 37/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 12 of 85 Competitors
Key facts about Imagined Earth
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 34/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 3 Competitors
4. Scrapays
AI-based platform offering solutions for waste collection. Its platform allows users to request a pickup for their recyclable materials.
Key facts about Scrapays
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Lagos (Nigeria)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $200K
- Investors: Startup Wise Guys, Catalyst Fund and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Feb 15, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 33/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 23 of 209 Competitors
5. Plstka
App-based platform for household waste collection. Its platform allows users to exchange their waste such as plastic waste, aluminium waste, electronic waste and used oil with discounts coupons. Its mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices
Key facts about Plstka
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Tanta (Egypt)
- Stage: Seed
- Investors: Alexandria Angels, Hivos and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 30/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 2 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Solid Waste Management Tech sector in Africa
11 Solid Waste Management Tech startups in Africa were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 5 |
2022 | 6 |
2021 | 9 |
2020 | 11 |
2019 | 9 |
2018 | 9 |
2017 | 3 |
Stage-wise distribution of Solid Waste Management Tech sector companies in Africa
Out of the total 71 Solid Waste Management Tech companies in Africa, 24 have secured funding. Among them, 3 have reached Series A or higher.
Founded - 71
Funded - 24
Series A+ - 3
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 71 |
Funded | 24 |
Series A+ | 3 |
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Funding Trends in the Solid Waste Management Tech sector in Africa
Total funding year-on-year in the Solid Waste Management Tech sector in Africa
The Solid Waste Management Tech sector in Africa saw a total funding of more than $31.5M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2025 at more than $26.3M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $26.3M |
2024 | $1.4M |
2023 | $3.06M |
2022 | $120K |
2021 | - |
2020 | $250K |
2019 | $100K |
2018 | $100K |
Recent Funding Rounds in Solid Waste Management Tech in Africa
In the year 2025, till October 2025, Solid Waste Management Tech companies in Africa have raised $26.3M in equity funding across 1 round.
In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2024), Solid Waste Management Tech companies in Africa had raised $1.4M across 3 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 1778.57% rise in funding in Solid Waste Management Tech companies in Africa as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Solid Waste Management Tech companies in Africa:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 7578 | Oct 06, 2025 | ||
Seed | 8566 | 2024 | ||
Seed | 3472 | Jun 10, 2024 | ||
Seed | 7423 | Feb 15, 2024 | ||
Series A | 2922 | Dec 07, 2023 |
Top Investors in Solid Waste Management Tech in Africa
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Solid Waste Management Tech companies in Africa based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Solid Waste Management Tech companies in Africa:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Mumbai (India) | - | |
The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
Nairobi (Kenya) | - | |
Quatre Bornes (Mauritius) | - |
Top News in Solid Waste Management Tech in Africa
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SIG and Tagaddod launch carton recycling initiative in EgyptPackaging Gateway•Oct 05, 2022•Tagaddod, SIG
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Nestlé partners with local tech startup to empower informal waste reclaimersVentureburn•Sep 22, 2021•Nestle, Kudoti
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Jumeni Launches Cloud Software For Optimizing Waste Management Operations In GhanaInnovation-village•May 15, 2019•Jumeni
