Overview
Sparklo is a company that manufactures and operates reverse vending machines. These machines collect recyclables in exchange for rewards.
The company's products are designed to facilitate recycling by providing an incentive for individuals to deposit their recyclable materials. Sparklo's focus on collecting recyclables suggests it aims to increase the amount of waste being properly disposed of, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability.
Activities and products
Sparklo primarily manufactures and operates reverse vending machines known as "Sparklomats". These machines are used to collect various types of recyclables from consumers in exchange for rewards. The company has deployed over 100 Sparklomats across multiple countries, with a significant number located in the Middle East region.
Stage and funding
Sparklo was founded in 2022 by Maxim Kaplevich and operates within the cleantech sector. As a seed-stage company, it has achieved profitability through bootstrapping, indicating that revenue from its Sparklomats has been sufficient to cover operational costs without external investment. The company's expansion into multiple countries suggests growing traction, with over 95 million recyclables collected as of 2025 and operations in at least 10 countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
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Company details
- Legal name
- Sparklo
- Website
- sparklo.com
- Headquarters
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Founded
- 2022
- Sector
- Cleantech
- Funding stage
- Seed