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Waste Management provides comprehensive environmental solutions, primarily specializing in waste collection, disposal, and recycling services. The company integrates advanced materials recovery and marketing infrastructures to process diverse waste streams, alongside developing specialized waste management strategies. This approach positions them as a full-spectrum provider addressing various aspects of modern waste challenges.
The company's origins trace back to 1893 when Dutch immigrant Harm Huizenga began collecting trash in Chicago with a modest wagon. The modern entity, however, was envisioned in 1968 by Harm's grandson, Wayne Huizenga, alongside Dean Buntrock and Larry Beck. Their foundational insight was the growing need for organized and efficient waste management amidst an increasingly disposable society.
Waste Management serves a broad base of customers, including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The company's long-term vision is encapsulated in its commitment to "Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow®," continually evolving to foster innovative recycling technologies, renewable energy breakthroughs, and strengthened communities, aiming to lead in creating a more sustainable world.
Waste Management has 6 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $41.5M Series D in Genomatica in August 2012.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2012 | Genomatica | $41.5M Series D | — | Alloy Ventures, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Mohr Davidow Ventures, TPG Biotech, VantagePoint Capital Partners, Daniele Ferrari |
| Dec 19, 2011 | Agilyx | $25.0M Series C | TIM Keating | Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Reference Capital, Saffron Hill Ventures, Total Energy Ventures |
| Sep 2, 2011 | Harvest Power | $1.3M Other Equity | — | Kleiner Perkins, Munich Venture Partners |
| Apr 1, 2011 | Agilyx | $22.0M Series B | Kleiner Perkins | Brian Wawro, Total |
| Mar 1, 2011 | Genomatica | $45.0M Other Equity | VantagePoint Capital Partners | Alloy Ventures, Bright Capital, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Mohr Davidow Ventures, TPG Biotech |
| May 19, 2010 | MicroGREEN Polymers | $6.9M Series B | — | Element 8, WRF Capital |