Refiberd
Refiberd uses AI and hyperspectral imaging systems to enable intelligent sorting in textile-to-textile recycling. Their technology accurately detects fiber composition and contaminants in textile waste, aiming to divert up to 70% of such waste to high-value recyclers. The company aims to empower the fashion industry by enhancing the recycling process, transforming discarded textiles into new materials.
Refiberd
Refiberd uses AI and hyperspectral imaging systems to enable intelligent sorting in textile-to-textile recycling. Their technology accurately detects fiber composition and contaminants in textile waste, aiming to divert up to 70% of such waste to high-value recyclers. The company aims to empower the fashion industry by enhancing the recycling process, transforming discarded textiles into new materials.
TL;DR
What they do: AI + hyperspectral imaging to identify textile fiber composition and contaminants for sorting and recycling
Headcount: 13 employees
Notable funding: $3.4M seed (announced Aug 2023)
Location / leadership: Headquartered in Oakland, CA; co‑founders Sarika Bajaj (CEO) and Tushita Gupta (CTO)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Textile waste sorting and recycling; enabling textile-to-textile recycling
Founded
2020
Industry
Climate tech / textile recycling
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
$3,400,000
Includes a €200,000 grant from the H&M Foundation Global Change Award counted in the seed total; participation from Better Ventures, Schmidt Family Foundation, Fashion for Good, and others
4,150,000.00
Total funding reported as $4,150,000 (currency: USD)
Investor Signal
“Led seed participation from mission-aligned impact investors and foundations (True Wealth Ventures, Better Ventures, Schmidt Family Foundation, Fashion for Good, H&M Foundation)”