What Recyda GmbH does

Recyda GmbH is a Freiburg im Breisgau-based (originally Frankfurt) SaaS company founded in 2020–2021 that provides a packaging sustainability management platform for enterprise consumer goods brands, packaging converters, and companies placing packaging on European markets. The software consolidates packaging data from fragmented ERP, PLM, and SAP systems, applies proprietary regulatory rulesets covering EPR and recyclability standards for 20+ countries (PPWR, ZSVR Min Standard, UK RAM, Recyclass, CEFLEX, AGEC, and others), and automatically generates recyclability assessments, EPR fee calculations with eco-modulation, and Declaration of Conformity documentation. Over 1 million packaging units have been processed on the platform across its customer base, which includes Beiersdorf, KAO, adapa Group, and DMK Deutsches Milchkontor.

The platform is built as a multi-tenant cloud SaaS solution with three core modules — Packaging Data Management, EPR Reporting and Compliance, and Recyclability Assessment — plus country-specific EPR modules for Denmark, Finland, France, UK, Italy, Netherlands, and Spain. Notable technical components include a ruleset engine maintained by an in-house team of packaging sustainability researchers, logic-based heuristics for data enrichment and gap identification, an API for host-system integration, and a PPWR Navigator for guided compliance workflow. The company sells through a hybrid GTM motion: an enterprise field-sales track with negotiated MSAs, binding SLAs, dedicated customer success, and bundled consultancy, alongside a self-serve subscription tier for smaller buyers. Recyda has raised approximately €8 million across three institutional rounds, most recently a €6.3 million Series A from Cusp Capital in October 2024, and announced a strategic partnership with SAP in November 2025.

Name

Recyda GmbH

Legal name

Recyda GmbH

Website

https://recyda.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Recyda GmbH provides a B2B SaaS platform that automates packaging recyclability assessment, EPR fee calculation, and PPWR compliance for large consumer goods brands and packaging converters across 20+ European countries, with named customers including Beiersdorf, KAO, adapa Group, and DMK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Sustainability Compliance Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Business Support Services (5614)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Recovery & Closed-Loop Programs (Take-Back, Deposit-Return, EPR Support) (IMALAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainability Testing, Certification & Compliance (LCA, Recyclability/Compostability Testing, FSC/PEFC) (IMALAMAK)

Keywords

• Packaging compliance software
• EPR reporting platform
• Recyclability assessment tools
• PPWR compliance solution
• Packaging data management

Headquarters

HQ city

Freiburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription - Self-Serve Tier: Recyda offers a self-serve subscription tier governed by Self-Serve Terms of Service. Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annual), with fees dictated by the selected subscription plan at checkout. Self-serve subscriptions do not include binding Service Level Agreements (SLAs) or guaranteed uptime. Enterprise customers requiring SLAs must negotiate a separate Master Service Agreement (MSA).
2. SaaS Subscription - Enterprise Tier: Enterprise customers receive binding SLAs, priority response times, dedicated customer success channels, and a separate Master Service Agreement (MSA) governing the commercial relationship. Fees are negotiated contractually. This tier includes professional services, strategic guidance, and consultancy alongside the software platform.
3. Professional Services and Consultancy: Recyda offers workshops, data consulting, and strategic guidance on EPR automation. These professional services complement the software platform and are governed by a Professional Service Agreement (PSA). The company emphasises a 'strong combination of technology, strategic guidance and consultancy' as a key differentiator.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Recyda sells a web-based, multi-tenant SaaS platform that centralises packaging data, maps it against country-specific regulations, and automatically evaluates recyclability and calculates Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees across more than 20 countries. The platform combines three core capabilities—Packaging Data Management, EPR Reporting & Compliance, and Recyclability Assessment—alongside a dedicated PPWR compliance solution for Declaration of Conformity generation, sold under both self-serve subscriptions and negotiated enterprise agreements with bundled consultancy.

Product overview

Recyda offers a unified Packaging Sustainability Management SaaS platform consisting of three core modules: Packaging Data Management, EPR Reporting and Compliance Platform, and Recyclability Assessment Platform. The platform covers 20+ countries and integrates multiple international guidelines including PPWR, UK RAM, German Minimum Standard, Recyclass, CEFLEX, KIDV, and APR Design Guide. Country-specific EPR solutions are available for France, Finland, Denmark, UK, Italy, Netherlands, and Spain. A dedicated PPWR Compliance solution supports Declaration of Conformity generation and technical documentation. The platform operates as a multi-tenant cloud solution with API-based data import capabilities from ERP and PLM systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Packaging Sustainability Management Platform A unified, multi-tenant cloud SaaS platform that consolidates packaging data from ERP, PLM, and other systems, evaluates it against country-specific regulatory rulesets (20+ countries), and produces automated recyclability assessments, EPR fee calculations, and compliance reports. Sold under both self-serve subscriptions and negotiated enterprise Master Service Agreements with binding SLAs.
• PPWR Compliance Solution A dedicated solution for managing compliance with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Provides a PPWR Navigator that guides users through requirements, tracks Declaration of Conformity (DoC) completion across the packaging portfolio, and generates DoCs backed by compiled technical documentation and supporting evidence linked to individual SKUs.
• Denmark EPR Software A country-specific EPR software module for Denmark that integrates the Danish EPA Design for Recycling Guideline for eco-modulation classification across Green/Yellow/Red levels, automates EPR fee calculation, and supports reporting to Danish PROs including VANA.
• France EPR Software A country-specific EPR software for France that supports France's AGEC Law EPR framework managed by CITEO, including eco-modulation bonuses for sustainable manufacturing and maluses for disruptive materials, with built-in EPR calculator, data completion workflows for French contribution groups, and PRO-ready export formats.
• Finland EPR Software A country-specific EPR software for Finland covering registration, reporting, and waste management obligations with support for Finnish Packaging Producers Ltd reporting formats and DRS integration, designed for the three-level EPR structure (Ministry, ELY Centre, RINKI).

Quantifiable outcome

• Recyclability assessment time reduced from weeks to seconds per packaging unit (Beiersdorf case study)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• EskoflagshipTechnology or Integration · 7 May 2026Recyda was one of eight technology partners collaborating with Esko to deliver an immersive end-to-end packaging experience at interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany (May 7-13). The integrated demonstration showed the complete packaging production cycle from initial design through logistics, with Recyda contributing sustainability and compliance workflow capabilities to the four-phase guided experience.
• SAPcoreTechnology or Integration · 3 November 2025Recyda and SAP partnered to address complex PPWR recyclability reporting challenges for global brands. The collaboration combines Recyda's packaging sustainability management software with SAP's enterprise ecosystem to deliver integrated solutions for PPWR compliance. The partnership was announced in November 2025 and positions Recyda as a specialized sustainability layer within the broader SAP enterprise software environment.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Landbell Group: UK/Europe-headquartered compliance and EPR services provider for packaging, WEEE, and batteries. Competes with Recyda in the EU EPR compliance space, offering software and service bundles for brand-owner customers managing multi-country obligations.
• Reverse Logistics Group (RLG): Global provider of EPR and reverse logistics compliance services with proprietary technology platforms. Directly comparable to Recyda in serving brand owners across multiple country EPR regimes, with both service and software components.
• Valpak: UK-based compliance scheme operator offering packaging data reporting and EPR tools to producers. Comparable as a specialized packaging compliance platform with focus on the UK market and adjacent EU jurisdictions.

Emerging players

• Anthesis Group: Sustainability consulting and digital platforms firm active in packaging, circular economy, and product stewardship. Overlaps with Recyda in serving CPG brands navigating packaging sustainability regulations, though with a consulting-led rather than SaaS-led model.
• Circulor: Supply chain traceability platform focused on circular plastics and battery materials. Operates adjacent to Recyda in the circular economy data layer, frequently cited alongside Recyda in industry coverage as a complementary traceability provider.
• Circularise: Blockchain-based traceability provider for plastics and circular materials. Adjacent peer in the packaging sustainability data stack, jointly showcased with Recyda at interpack 2026 as part of Esko's partner ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• EcoVadis: Global sustainability ratings and intelligence platform used by procurement teams across enterprise supply chains. Adjacent to Recyda in sustainability data infrastructure for CPG/FMCG, but broader in scope (not packaging-specific) and procurement-rated rather than compliance-driven.
• Esko: Packaging design and production software vendor (part of Veralto/Danaher ecosystem). Currently a Recyda partner via the interpack 2026 showcase. Competes adjacently as a broader packaging workflow platform that could expand natively into sustainability compliance.
• SAP (Product Compliance & Sustainability): Enterprise software giant whose Sustainability and Product Compliance suites touch the same buyer (global CPG procurement/sustainability teams). Already a Recyda partner (Nov 2025), but represents both an opportunity and a competitive risk as SAP expands native compliance functionality.
• Watershed: Enterprise sustainability data platform covering carbon accounting and ESG reporting for large corporates. Comparable as a SaaS-led sustainability infrastructure provider targeting the same enterprise buyer personas Recyda sells into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors4 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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