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⁠⁠Can Plastic Waste Build High Quality Homes? This Gujarat Startup Says Yes

YourStoryYourStory · 1y ago
⁠⁠Can Plastic Waste Build High Quality Homes? This Gujarat Startup Says Yes
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Gujarat-based startup, Ricron Panels, is revolutionising waste management by transforming non-recyclable plastic waste into high-quality building materials. Utilising a proprietary technology, the company converts this waste into waterproof, rust-proof, fire-retardant, and heat-resistant sheets that serve as a low-cost alternative to traditional plywood. In addition to reducing costs and enhancing durability, these panels are sourced from ragpickers, contributing to a cleaner environment and empowering the informal waste collection sector. The entire production process is sustainable, generating no additional waste and saving tonnes of carbon emissions. Ricron Panels' innovative approach offers a promising solution to environmental challenges and promotes a more responsible building industry.

Pehle Jaisa raises $300K in pre-Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr · 7m ago
Pehle Jaisa raises $300K in pre-Series A round
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Snippets Pehle Jaisa raises $300K in pre-Series A round Pehle Jaisa, a startup transforming waste into opportunity, has raised $300K in a pre-Series A funding round co-led by Pantnagar Capital and Climate Angels. The Gurugram-based company had previously raised $169K in a seed funding round. The proceeds will be utilized to scale its decentralized rural waste management model across Indian villages, Pehle Jaisa said in a press release. Co-founded in 2022 by Pankaj Pandey and Ehtesham Farooqui, Pehle Jaisa specializes in providing organic fertilizers to the agriculture industry, focusing on decentralizing organic fertilizer production by integrating with waste centers. The company aims to produce high-quality, competitive-priced organic fertilizers by eliminating the "first mile" cost in manufacturing. Pehle Jaisa states that it envisions a future where every village in India is self-reliant — generating its own gas, electricity, and fertilizers. By enabling local production, it aspires to create a truly circular rural economy that drives sustainability, resilience, and long-term prosperity at the grassroots level. Starting with soil conditioners and bio-stimulants, the company has a strong pipeline of customized organic-based fertilizers, tailored to crop type and regional soil requirements. In just eight months of launch, Pehle Jaisa claims to have sold over 500 MT of fertilizer in FY24, reflecting the growing demand for sustainable solutions. In FY25, the company scaled further, generating over Rs 2.5 crore in revenue by selling more than 1,500 MT of value-added fertilizers. The startup intends to surpass Rs 100 crore in revenue in the coming years.

Clean-tech startup ScrapUncle raises Rs 22 Cr in pre-Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr · 9d ago
Clean-tech startup ScrapUncle raises Rs 22 Cr in pre-Series A round
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Clean-tech startup ScrapUncle raises Rs 22 Cr in pre-Series A round On-demand recycling platform ScrapUncle has raised Rs 22 crore (approximately $2.4 million) in a pre-Series A funding round co-led by Orios Venture Partners and Acumen Fund. The round also saw participation from Upaya Social Ventures, Venture Catalysts, We Founder Circle, Soonicorn Ventures, and angel investor Bharat Jaisinghani. The startup was also featured on Shark Tank India Season 2, where it had a deal with Amit Jain (Rs 60 lakh for 5% equity), and raised 3.2 crore in a seed funding round from multiple investors. The fresh capital will be used to deepen its presence across the Delhi NCR region, scale operations to achieve Rs 100 crore in annual recurring revenue, and lay the foundation for expanding the app to other metro cities, ScrapUncle said in a press release. Launched in 2019 by Mukul Chhabra, ScrapUncle is an on-demand recycling platform that enables households and enterprises to schedule doorstep pickups of e-waste, paper, metals, cartons, plastics, textiles, and even end-of-life vehicles, with a core focus on household collection. Users can schedule doorstep pickups via its app or website and get paid transparently. The Delhi-based startup operates a consumer app for waste collection, along with a proprietary technology stack covering digital tagging, logistics, traceability, and inventory management across the recycling supply chain. The startup follows a vertically integrated model that provides end-to-end control across the waste value chain. All material collected from households and enterprises is routed to its warehouses, which function like e-commerce fulfillment centres. The waste is segregated, processed, and sent to authorized recyclers, ensuring responsible recycling and full traceability. By maintaining control over collection infrastructure, ScrapUncle optimizes service quality while delivering stable and predictable earnings for collectors through structured training, safety standards, and dignified working conditions, modernizing a traditionally informal sector. ScrapUncle claims it has completed over 300,000 pickups, recycled more than 20 million kilograms of waste worth over Rs 45 crore, recorded close to 350,000 app downloads, and empowered nearly 200 informal workers. It competes with The Kabadiwala, RecycleBaba, and a few others.

WeVOIS raises Rs 36 Cr in Series A round from Negen Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
WeVOIS raises Rs 36 Cr in Series A round from Negen Capital
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Waste management startup WeVOIS has raised Rs 36 crore ($4.2 million) in its Series A round led by Negen Capital and Vyom Wealth (the Polycab family office), with additional participation from Venture Catalysts, SN Capital, Warmup Ventures, Marsshot Ventures (Razorpay Founders’ Fund), and other angel investors. The proceeds will be used to scale its operations, expand partnerships, and drive innovation across India. Founded by Abhinav Vashistha, WeVOIS is setting up textile waste recycling facilities and bio-CNG plants to convert wet waste into clean energy, exemplifying innovation in sustainable waste management. Building on its proprietary technology powered by the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven analytics, WeVOIS is optimizing waste collection, enhancing material flows, reducing carbon emissions, and improving recycling efficiency.

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