Jakarta-based waste management company Rekosistem has raised US$7 million in its series A funding round.

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

Founded in 2021, Rekosistem manages the waste supply chain, including collection, sorting, treatment, and processing.

It operates 15 Reko Hubs, 40 Reko Waste Stations, and over 600 Reko Mitra Locations. The company handles 4,500 tons of waste monthly and processes 3,500 tons.

As of March 2025, Rekosistem has served over 90,000 households and 200 businesses, including Danone, Nestle, and Toyota Astra Motor.

The new funding will boost its waste management capacity, support advanced technology development, and enable expansion beyond Java.

🔗 Source: Rekosistem

🧠 Food for thought

1️⃣ Indonesia’s waste management crisis creates urgent market opportunity

Indonesia’s massive waste challenge presents a significant business opportunity for tech-enabled waste management solutions like Rekosistem.

The country generates approximately 105,000-130,000 tons of solid waste daily, projected to increase to 150,000 tons by 2025, with 40% of urban residents lacking basic waste collection services 1.

This crisis is compounded by Indonesia’s challenging geography, with many islands lacking recycling infrastructure, contributing to its status as a major source of global marine pollution 2.

The Indonesian government has prioritized addressing this issue, as evidenced by the World Bank’s $100 million loan for improving solid waste management and the government’s target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 32% by 2030 13.

Rekosistem’s rapid growth, achieving a 442% CAGR through 2024, demonstrates the market’s readiness for innovative waste management solutions that can scale across Indonesia’s diverse and challenging environment.

2️⃣ Technology integration is transforming traditional waste management economics

Technology-enabled waste management solutions are proving transformative in Indonesia’s traditionally fragmented waste sector.