METYCLE
METYCLE is an AI-powered digital platform facilitating global secondary metal trading. They connect buyers and sellers, provide real-time market insights, and offer services like AI-based quality assessment, hassle-free shipping, and customs assistance. For sellers, METYCLE acts as a trustworthy partner offering prompt payment and secure transactions. With a mission to fuel sustainability through metal recycling and promote a circular economy, METYCLE aims to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 95% compared to primary metal production. The company has offices in Germany, Switzerland, China, India, and the USA, and has secured a €14.1 million Series A investment round.
METYCLE
METYCLE is an AI-powered digital platform facilitating global secondary metal trading. They connect buyers and sellers, provide real-time market insights, and offer services like AI-based quality assessment, hassle-free shipping, and customs assistance. For sellers, METYCLE acts as a trustworthy partner offering prompt payment and secure transactions. With a mission to fuel sustainability through metal recycling and promote a circular economy, METYCLE aims to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 95% compared to primary metal production. The company has offices in Germany, Switzerland, China, India, and the USA, and has secured a €14.1 million Series A investment round.
TL;DR
Business: B2B digital marketplace for international secondary (recycled) metal trading
Headquarters: Cologne, Germany
Founded / launch: Launched July 2022
Employees: 11–50 (public profiles)
Latest round: Series A (announced Feb 20, 2025)
Series A amount (reported): €14.1 million
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Inefficient, fragmented international secondary metal markets and the environmental impact of primary metal production.
Founded
2022
Industry
B2B marketplace / secondary metal recycling trade
Funding Track Record
14.1 million
Investors listed as including Project A Ventures, Partech, Market One Capital and DFF Ventures
Investor Signal
“Lead investor for Series A listed as 2150; participation by Project A Ventures, Partech, Market One Capital and DFF Ventures”