Amazon-backed Glacier raises $16M in Series A funding to scale AI-powered recycling robots across the U.S.

Apr 28, 2025•8 months ago

Amount Raised

$16 Million

Round Type

series a

San FranciscoManufacturing

Investors

Amazon’s Climate Pledge FundEcosystem Integrity Fund

Description

Glacier has raised $16 million in a Series A funding round to enhance its AI-powered recycling robots. The latest funding round was led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund with participation from Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund. Glacier's robots are deployed at major recycling centers, sorting items efficiently. The company aims to leverage this funding to expand its technology in major markets.

Company Information

Company

Glacier

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Glacier is on a mission to end waste by revolutionizing the recycling industry with advanced technology that streamlines, automates, and improves the accuracy of recycling operations, helping facilities process more recyclables profitably and keeping valuable materials out of landfills—because protecting our planet demands bold action and innovative solutions today.

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