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§ Private Profile · New York City, NY, USA
Re-Nuble is a technology company.
Re-Nuble develops sustainable technologies that convert organic waste streams into advanced inputs for plant cultivation. The company primarily produces ReNu Terra Grow Mats, which are aerated, peat-free hydroponic mats engineered to optimize root health and overall plant performance. Complementing these mats, Re-Nuble also creates sterile, liquid, water-soluble organic hydroponic nutrients, employing its proprietary organic cycling science™ to deliver effective, environmentally conscious solutions for growers.
Tinia Pina founded Re-Nuble in 2011, driven by a recognition of the significant disparities in food access within urban settings and the concurrent issue of abundant food waste. Her foundational insight centered on transforming this organic waste into valuable resources that could support localized food production, thereby addressing both environmental challenges and community needs.
The company serves a diverse clientele including vertical farms, greenhouses, and individual home growers seeking high-performance, sustainable cultivation methods. Re-Nuble envisions a future where agriculture operates within a closed-loop system, redefining the horticulture industry through circular solutions that maximize farm efficiency while championing ecological stewardship and resource regeneration.
Re-Nuble has raised $3.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Re-Nuble has raised $3.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Re-Nuble is an agricultural technology (agtech) company that converts unrecoverable vegetative food byproducts and organic waste into sustainable, plant-based solutions for soilless and hydroponic farming. Its core products include ReNu Terra Grow Mats—peat-free, porous hydroponic substrates that optimize oxygen-to-water ratios, boost crop yields, and reduce pathogen risks—and Away We Grow® 4-1-1 Concentrate, a water-soluble organic nutrient derived from sterilized waste, offering a cost-competitive alternative to synthetic fertilizers (up to 15 times cheaper with a one-year shelf life).[1][2][4] Serving indoor vertical farms, greenhouses, hydroponic growers, and underserved small farms, Re-Nuble solves key challenges in sustainable agriculture: food waste diversion, chemical-free nutrient production, and resilient soilless growing amid climate pressures. With over 100 international clients across 14 regions, recent $4.6M USDA funding for its "Circular Solutions for Resilient Farms" initiative, and $8M+ raised from investors like The 22 Fund and SoS Ventures, the company shows strong growth momentum, including awards and expansions in controlled environment agriculture (CEA).[3]
Founded by Tinia Pina in 2011 (with online launch in 2015), Re-Nuble emerged from Pina's vision to make organic food more accessible by repurposing organic waste, addressing New York City's $77M annual spend on landfilling produce waste shipped to distant states or overseas.[2] Pina developed a patent-pending device and trade-secret formulated fertilizer pellet to transform verified organic waste streams into hydroponic nutrients, enabling closed-loop systems that cut chemical use and fertilizer emissions.[1][2] Early traction came via seed funding, customer revenue, and social enterprise commitments to reinvest profits into regenerative agriculture; the company operates as a for-profit with a 4-person team out of The Yard in New York City.[2][3] Pivotal moments include filing a patent for a "Gravitation solid exclusion device" in 2020 (related to sanitation and water treatment) and scaling to international clients, culminating in 2025 USDA grants for underserved farms.[1][3]
Re-Nuble rides the agtech and climate tech wave, capitalizing on rising demand for sustainable CEA amid food waste crises (e.g., 30-40% of U.S. food wasted), Sriracha shortages, and peat depletion threats to traditional substrates.[2][3] Timing aligns with global pushes for regenerative agriculture—USDA climate-smart funding and events like GreenTech 2024 highlight its role in resilient farms, especially for small/underserved operators facing supply chain volatility.[3] Market forces like stricter emissions regs, vertical farming growth (projected to hit $20B+ by 2030), and circular economy mandates favor its zero-waste model, which diverts landfill-bound organics into local nutrient loops, cutting transport emissions and enabling domestic organic produce scaling without land overuse.[1][2] It influences the ecosystem by pioneering waste-to-ag inputs, inspiring U.S. manufacturing hubs for green jobs, and partnering in robotics/automation for CEA efficiency.[3][6]
Re-Nuble is poised for expansion with public product releases (e.g., Away We Grow® imminent), leveraging $4.6M USDA funds to scale Circular Solutions for resilient, underserved farms and deepen vertical farm integrations.[3][4] Trends like AI-driven farm robotics, CEA proliferation, and peat bans will amplify its waste-to-media platform, potentially capturing share in the $10B+ hydroponics market while exporting U.S.-made sustainability.[3][6] Its influence may evolve from niche innovator to ecosystem leader, powering global closed-loop ag and redefining waste as a renewable asset—transforming byproducts into the backbone of chemical-free, high-yield farming just as Re-Nuble first envisioned from NYC's trash heaps.[2]
Re-Nuble has raised $3.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Seed in February 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2022 | $2M Seed | — | NCT Ventures, SOSV | Announced |
| Oct 1, 2019 | $1M Seed | Global Sustainable Future | NCT Ventures, SOSV, She1k, SVG Ventures, Wocstar Fund | Announced |
Re-Nuble has raised $3.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Re-Nuble's investors include NCT Ventures, SOSV, Global Sustainable Future, she1K, SVG Ventures, Wocstar Fund.