TrashCon

TrashCon

Eradicating Waste Menace

Founded 2017 India

India 83 employees Seed Total: $8.00M Manufacturing, Sustainability +1

TrashCon is a sustainability startup based in India, founded in 2017 with a mission to eradicate the waste menace. With a slogan of "Eradicating Waste Menace," TrashCon addresses the critical issue of waste management, particularly in India where nearly 1 Lakh tons of waste is generated each day, with only 5% being segregated. This leads to significant pollution and health hazards. Despite strict laws and fines, the segregation rate remains low, and current waste management solutions, like Waste to Energy plants, are costly. TrashCon has developed a cutting-edge technology that can automatically segregate unsegregated trash into bio-waste and non-bio waste with an efficiency of up to 99.6%. The bio-waste is repurposed into manure and bio-gas, while the non-bio waste is utilized for making oil, plastic roads, interlocking tiles, and recycled sheets, which can replace plywood. This approach not only addresses the environmental impact but also creates job opportunities for thousands of ragpickers, contributing to a more sustainable future. TrashCon recently secured a $1.00M Seed Round investment on 01 January 2022 to further advance its innovative solutions. This startup presents a promising opportunity for investors looking to support impactful sustainability initiatives while potentially gaining financial returns.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Seed Round	$1.00M	-		01 Jan 2022
Non Equity Assistance	Undisclosed	1	MassChallenge Switzerland	17 May 2021
Seed Round	$2.50M	-		01 Oct 2019
Seed Round	INR1.50M	2	Boundary Holding, Shell E4	28 Sep 2018
Seed Round	INR1.50M	-		01 Dec 2017
Pre Seed Round	INR1.50M	1	Karnataka Startup Cell	01 Aug 2017

Funding Stage

Amount

Investors

Lead Investors

Date

Seed Round

$1.00M

01 Jan 2022

Non Equity Assistance

Undisclosed

MassChallenge Switzerland

17 May 2021

Seed Round

$2.50M

01 Oct 2019

Seed Round

INR1.50M

Boundary Holding, Shell E4

28 Sep 2018

Seed Round

INR1.50M

01 Dec 2017

Pre Seed Round

INR1.50M

Karnataka Startup Cell

01 Aug 2017

FAQ About TrashCon

Eradicating Waste Menace

TrashCon was founded in 2017.

TrashCon is headquartered in India.

TrashCon operates in Manufacturing, Sustainability and Waste Solution. Its work centres on Waste Management, Composting, Recycling and Innovation.

TrashCon has approximately 83 employees.

TrashCon has completed 6 funding rounds, raising a total of $8.00M. The latest funding stage is Seed.

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