India’s push towards a circular economy has received a fresh boost with ScrapUncle raising Rs. 22 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round. The round is led by Orios Venture Partners, with participation from Acumen Fund, Upaya Social Ventures, Venture Catalysts, We Founder Circle, Soonicorn Ventures, and angel investor Bharat Jaisinghani.
The funding marks an important milestone for the Gurugram-based startup, which is working to organise and digitise India’s highly fragmented scrap collection and recycling market.
Bringing Order to a Fragmented Scrap Market
ScrapUncle is building a technology-led platform that connects households, businesses, waste generators and recyclers through a standardised digital process. By using technology to coordinate scrap pickups, pricing and logistics, the company aims to bring structure and transparency to a sector that has traditionally operated in an informal manner.
India’s scrap value chain is vast but largely unorganised, often marked by inconsistent pricing, lack of traceability and limited compliance. ScrapUncle’s platform addresses these challenges by enabling organised scrap procurement, end-to-end tracking and efficient movement of materials from source to recycler.
Technology-Driven, Asset-Light Model
The company operates on an asset-light model, relying on technology to drive efficiency and scale rather than heavy infrastructure ownership. This approach allows ScrapUncle to optimise logistics, improve recovery rates and ensure better pricing transparency for customers and recycling partners.
By focusing on traceability and data-led operations, the platform also supports improved compliance and accountability across the recycling ecosystem, a growing priority as sustainability regulations tighten.
Strong Traction and Measurable Impact
Since its inception, ScrapUncle has demonstrated strong on-ground execution. The startup has completed over 300,000 scrap pickups and recycled more than 20 million kilograms of waste. The total value of scrap processed through the platform has crossed Rs. 45 crore, reflecting both scale and commercial viability.
On the consumer side, ScrapUncle’s app has recorded close to 350,000 downloads, indicating growing adoption among households and businesses looking for a reliable and transparent scrap disposal solution.
Beyond commercial metrics, the platform has also helped formalise and empower nearly 200 informal waste workers by integrating them into a technology-enabled system that offers better visibility, consistency and income opportunities.
Investor Confidence in Circular Economy Infrastructure
Commenting on the investment, Sukhmani Bedi, Partner at Orios Venture Partners, said ScrapUncle is building critical infrastructure for India’s circular economy by bringing technology and efficiency to an underserved sector. She highlighted the founding team’s ability to execute at scale while balancing operational complexity with social impact.
According to the investor, the company’s long-term vision of creating a pan-India C2B e-commerce platform for waste management positions it well to play a defining role in organising the recycling ecosystem.
Vision to Scale Pan-India
Mukul Chhabra, Founder of ScrapUncle, said the company has always aimed to build a new kind of e-commerce opportunity, focused on recyclables and e-waste rather than traditional consumer goods. He noted that being backed by both consumer-focused and impact-driven investors provides ScrapUncle with the right mix of strategic guidance and networks.
With the fresh capital, ScrapUncle plans to expand its footprint across India, strengthen its technology platform and deepen its presence in organised scrap procurement. The goal, according to the company, is to become the first player to organise the recycling supply chain at scale and contribute meaningfully to India’s sustainability and circular economy ambitions.
