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Mill has created a new system to help you outsmart waste at home
About Mill
Mill.com is an innovative startup that offers a unique solution to food waste management. The company has developed a system that dries and grinds food scraps, transforming them into a valuable resource. This process is carried out by a device that the company describes as a "magical bottomless kitchen bin." The bin operates quietly and is designed to be emptied only once a month, with no unpleasant odors.
The company's target market includes environmentally conscious households across the continental U.S. Mill.com's business model is based on a subscription plan, making it affordable for a wide range of consumers. For about a dollar a day, customers can contribute to reducing food waste and potentially save on landfill costs.
The processed food waste, referred to as "Food Grounds," can be used to feed animals, particularly chickens. This offers an alternative to traditional composting methods and aligns with the Environmental Protection Agency's recommendations for food waste utilization. Customers have the option to keep their Food Grounds or arrange for pickup by the company.
Mill.com operates in the growing market of sustainable waste management solutions. The company's mission is to reduce the environmental impact of food waste, which contributes significantly to global warming. By offering a user-friendly and effective solution, Mill.com is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- San Bruno, United States
- Employees
- 550
- Open positions
- 18
- Dealroom signal
- 87.6/100
- Industry
- Food
- Sub-industry
- Waste Solution
- Sector
- Energy, Recycling, Waste Reduction, Food Waste, Sustainable Development Goals, Urban Tech, Climate Tech, Circular Economy, Hard Tech, Animal Feed
- Technology
- Hardware
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VCOther financing | Apr 2025 | $0 | — | Bricks Fund Tokyo | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Sep 2023 | $70M | $500M | GV · Energy Impact Partners · Lowercarbon Capital · Breakthrough Energy Ventures | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Mill is 160K monthly website visits, down 20% over the last three months. Mill's team grew 1.7% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A4 investors entered at this stage
Buckhill Capital LP
GV
Prelude Ventures
Lowercarbon Capital
Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage
Energy Impact Partners
Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Bricks Fund Tokyo
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