METYCLE

METYCLE is a Cologne-based startup founded in 2022 that operates an AI-powered digital platform for the international trade of secondary metals, including scrap and recycled materials. The platform connects collectors, buyers, sellers, recyclers, and smelters globally, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in the metal recycling industry. By digitizing the secondary metals trade, METYCLE supports the circular economy and aims to reduce reliance on carbon-intensive primary mining.

The company offers a comprehensive marketplace that includes features such as quality assessment and assurance through AI-powered sorting, logistics management, and secure payment processing. METYCLE's solutions promote higher recycling rates and CO2 savings by extending the lifetime of metals and minimizing waste. With significant funding raised to support its growth, METYCLE is positioned to redefine metal recycling through technology, making the trade process faster and more reliable.