Ubirator is a technology company.
Ubirator has raised $200K across 1 funding round.
Ubirator has raised $200K in total across 1 funding round.
Ubirator has raised $200K in total across 1 funding round.
Ubirator is a Moscow-based technology company founded in 2018 that provides an online platform for waste management and recycling, connecting businesses generating secondary raw materials—like paper, cardboard, plastic, food waste, and scrap metal—with pickup and recycling providers.[1] It offers specialized containers for waste segregation, scheduled pickup services, and an innovative ERP system called Upay, serving clients across 40 regions in Russia with a 2021 GMV of 790 million rubles ($10.7 million).[1] At Series A-III stage, the company has raised $3.32M total, including a recent $250K round, demonstrating steady growth in the recycling sector with under 25 employees and revenue between $1M-$5M.[1][4]
Ubirator was founded in 2018 by Nikita Nikishkin and Alexey Khatskevich, graduates of MIPT (PhysTech), who developed an online platform to streamline the collection of secondary raw materials and construction garbage, linking generators with recycling providers.[1] Early traction came from expanding operations across Russia, achieving significant GMV by 2021, and securing funding from Russian VCs like TealTech Capital, Grain Ventures, and Era Capital, which enabled new features like the Upay ERP and additional collection points.[1]
Ubirator rides the global trend toward circular economies and digital waste management, addressing Russia's growing demand for efficient recycling amid environmental regulations and urbanization.[1] Its timing aligns with post-2021 funding boosts for green tech in emerging markets, where platforms like Ubirator reduce logistics friction and monetize recyclables, influencing the ecosystem by scaling smart recycling services similar to competitors like REDIR.[1] Market forces favoring sustainability tech—such as EU-aligned policies and investor interest in ESG—position it to expand Russia's recycling infrastructure.
Ubirator's platform positions it for expansion beyond Russia, potentially into ERP-driven recycling marketplaces amid rising global ESG mandates. Trends like AI-optimized logistics and tokenized recyclables could accelerate growth, evolving its role from regional operator to key player in smart waste ecosystems—building on its $3.32M funding and GMV momentum to capture more of the underserved secondary materials market.[1]
Ubirator has raised $200K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $200K Seed in December 2020.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2020 | $200K Seed |