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Recyclebank
Inspires and rewards smarter, everyday choices for a more sustainable future
About Recyclebank
Recyclebank is a company that incentivizes recycling and sustainable living by partnering with municipalities and brands to reward residents for their eco-friendly actions. Operating primarily in the environmental services market, Recyclebank targets residents in partnered cities and communities, offering them points for recycling and other green activities. These points can be redeemed for rewards, similar to a frequent flyer program. The business model revolves around collaborations with cities and brands, which fund the rewards program and benefit from increased community engagement and environmental impact. Recyclebank generates revenue through these partnerships, as well as through advertising and marketing services provided to brands looking to promote their sustainability initiatives.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2004
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Employees
- 49
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 59.6/100
- Industry
- Fintech, Marketing
- Sector
- Fintech, Recycling, Waste Reduction, Loyalty Program, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Tech, Circular Economy
- Client focus
- b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Oct 2019 | $0 | — | Recycle Track Systems (RTS) | — |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Oct 2011 | — | — | Kleiner Perkins | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Recyclebank is 3.6K monthly website visits, up 63.6% over the last three months. Recyclebank's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Eugene M. Lang Entrepreneurial Initiative Fund
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
RRE Ventures
Sigma Partners
Kleiner Perkins
The Westly Group
Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage
Generation Investment Management- PVPhysic Ventures
Paul Capital
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Recycle Track Systems (RTS)
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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