
Regenize
OperatingRegenize is a South African recycling solution on a mission to make recycling more accessible, inclusive and rewarding.
- Recycling
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Funding Round
- Founded 2016
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- Total raised
- $300K
- disclosed
- Last round
- Funding Round
- Rounds
- 3
- since 2016
- Investors
- 3
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About Regenize
Regenize is a recycling solution on a mission to make recycling more accessible, inclusive and rewarding. We provide recycling services to households and apartments, partner with informal collectors to perform the collection and reward residents for recycling with our virtual currency called Remali which can be used to purchase various vouchers from airtime, data, and groceries. We, not only partner with informal waste collectors, we provide them with uniforms, recycling tricycles, and mobile devices that connect them to the households who separate their waste.
Regenize funding3 rounds
All 3 rounds →Regenize has raised $300K across 3 disclosed rounds. The latest is a Funding Round announced 02 Jun 2025, led by E Squared Investments.
- $200KGrantGrant, $200K, $200K raised to date
- $100KGrantGrant, $100K, $300K raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 1 undisclosed round not drawn
Who has invested in Regenize
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2025 | Regenize Funding Round | E Squared Investments | Not disclosed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | Regenize Grant | Government of Canada | $100K |
| 12 Apr 2022 | Regenize Grant | GSMA Innovation Fund | $200K |
Regenize founders & team
Full team →- Nkazimlo MitiCo-founder and COO
- Chad RobertsonCo-Founder & CEO
- Nkazimlo MitiCo-founder and COO
- Chad RobertsonCo-Founder & CEO
Regenize competitorssame sector · similar funding
- RecyclePointsLagos, Nigeria
- KudotiJohannesburg, South Africa
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Frequently asked about Regenize
- Where is Regenize based and when was it founded?
- Regenize is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa and was founded in 2016.
- Who founded Regenize?
- Regenize was founded by Nkazimlo Miti (Co-founder and COO), Chad Robertson (Co-Founder & CEO), Nkazimlo Miti (Co-founder and COO) and Chad Robertson (Co-Founder & CEO).
- Who is the CEO of Regenize?
- Chad Robertson is Regenize's Co-Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has Regenize raised?
- Regenize has raised $300K across 3 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a Funding Round, was announced on Jun 02, 2025.
- Who has invested in Regenize?
- Backers include E Squared Investments, Government of Canada and GSMA Innovation Fund.
- What sector is Regenize in?
- Regenize operates in Recycling, Waste management and Waste Innovation.