Rekosistem, a climate-tech company focused on waste supply chain management and circular economy solutions, has raised US$7 million (Rp115 billion) in Series A funding. 

The investment round was led by Saratoga Investama Sedaya and K3 Ventures, with participation from AppWorks, Skystar Capital, Bali Investment Club (BIC), Orvel Ventures, and Michael Sampoerna Office.

Founded in 2021, Rekosistem is among Indonesia’s fastest-growing circular economy tech companies, boasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 442 percent through the end of fiscal year 2024.

As of March 2025, Rekosistem serves over 90,000 households and individual users, along with 200+ business clients. The company handles 4,500 tons of waste monthly and processes over 3,500 tons across its 15 Reko Hubs, 40 Reko Waste Stations, and more than 600 Reko Mitra locations.

Its clientele spans commercial property developers and operators, FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) companies, and recycling manufacturers. Notable partners include Danone, Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, L’Oréal, Beiersdorf, Toyota Astra Motor, Ciputra Development, and Astra International.

The funds will be used to support strategic expansion, enhance Rekosistem’s digital ecosystem, and scale up waste recovery mechanization. The company plans to build next-generation waste management systems using machine learning and large-scale automation, as well as invest in waste-to-materials technologies.

“This funding marks another significant milestone in our journey. With ongoing support from our investors, we're ready to accelerate our mission to transform waste management into a more sustainable and circular model,” Ernest Layman, Co-founder and CEO of Rekosistem, said on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Rekosistem also aims to increase the capacity of its material recovery facilities − Reko Waste Station, Reko Hub, and Reko Mitra − and broaden the types of waste it can process for reuse and recycling, targeting over 70 percent of waste categories.

On the environmental front, Rekosistem has saved over 75,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions by replacing virgin materials with recycled alternatives and preventing pollution through responsible waste management.

Additionally, Rekosistem plans to extend its waste management services to cities beyond Java and offer a robust Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for brand owners. Devin Wirawan, Investment Director at Saratoga, said the investment aligns with Saratoga’s green economy and renewable energy pillars.

“Rekosistem’s innovation-driven waste recovery technology and scalable operations position it well to make a real contribution to Indonesia’s circular economy. We are confident in their potential for long-term, sustainable growth,” he said.

K3 Ventures' Investment Principal, Nicholas Tyson, highlighted Rekosistem’s leadership in transforming Indonesia’s highly fragmented waste supply chain.

“What excites us most is how this opportunity combines solid economic fundamentals with tangible ESG impact − core to our investment philosophy. We’re thrilled to partner with them on this journey,” Tyson added.