WASORIA

What WASORIA does

WASORIA is a French AI company that builds edge-deployed computer-vision systems for waste-sorting and material-recovery facilities. Founded in May 2020 and headquartered in Le Creusot (with a registered office in Beaune), the company offers a four-product platform: Wasoria Box (an edge sensor combining high-resolution RGB and thermal cameras with embedded deep-learning neural networks for real-time detection of dangerous objects such as nitrous-oxide cartridges, gas cylinders and lithium batteries), Wasoria Pilot (a real-time supervision dashboard with KPIs and anomaly alerts), Wasoria Caractérisation (automated waste-flow characterization that replaces manual sorting-line analysis), and Wasoria Connect (middleware exposing REST APIs, webhooks and standard industrial protocols — Modbus, OPC-UA, Profinet, EtherNet/IP — for integration with customer PLCs, ERPs and BI systems). Neural networks are trained on millions of real images collected from operating sorting centers and are continuously improved through operational data from each deployment.

The company sells to waste-sorting center operators primarily in France, using a direct enterprise field-sales motion with on-site assessments, custom solution design and multi-year contracts; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Named customers and partners include SMET 71 (Torcy, used as a test and demonstration center), SYDOM Aveyron, Sytraival and Citeo. Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales, recurring software/services subscriptions and professional deployment services.

WASORIA was originally created in partnership with industrial firm Néos in May 2020, bought back Néos's shares in October 2022 to become fully independent, and has since raised a undisclosed round in June 2025 alongside public backing from BPIFrance, BFC Angels, Bourgogne Franche-Comté regional programs and a network of incubators and clusters. The team of approximately 19 includes a dedicated Sales Manager, AI and vision engineers, a CIFRE PhD candidate, and researchers collaborating with the ImViA and CIAD laboratories of the University of Burgundy and UTBM.

Name

WASORIA

Legal name

Wasoria

Website

https://wasoria.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WASORIA is a French AI company that builds edge-deployed computer-vision systems and software for waste-sorting and material-recovery facilities, selling primarily to French recycling-center operators through direct enterprise contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waste Sorting Automation

NAICS

Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Advanced/Optical Sorting & Quality Control Services (NIR, AI, Robotics) (BPALADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA), Warehouse & Intralogistics Automation Systems (AS/RS, Sortation, Conveyance Controls) (IMAHAHAN), Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF), AI Observability, Monitoring & Evaluation Platforms (Drift, Quality, Safety) (HDAEANAF)

Keywords

• Waste sorting automation
• Computer vision recycling
• AI waste management
• Industrial edge AI
• Smart recycling sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Creusot

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hardware and Software Solutions: Sale and deployment of Wasoria Box (AI sensors), Wasoria Pilot (supervision platform), Wasoria Characterization (flow analysis), and Wasoria Connect (industrial integration). Solutions appear to be sold as integrated systems with enterprise deployment requiring ongoing support and services.
2. Software Subscriptions and Services: Ongoing software services, monitoring, and support tied to the Wasoria platform. Iterative continuous improvement approach suggests recurring service revenue.
3. Consulting and Implementation Services: Deployment services including site assessment, sensor installation, system integration, training, and ongoing optimization support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

WASORIA develops and sells an AI-powered smart sorting platform for waste and recycling centers. The offering combines a hardware sensor device (Wasoria Box) with embedded computer vision and neural networks, a real-time supervision platform (Wasoria Pilot), an automated waste characterization system (Wasoria Caractérisation), and an industrial integration hub (Wasoria Connect) for connecting to PLCs and ERP systems. Solutions detect dangerous objects, characterize waste flows, and optimize sorting center performance through edge AI.

Product overview

WASORIA offers a modular AI-powered platform for waste sorting center optimization, consisting of four interconnected products: Wasoria Box (the core AI sensor device with embedded neural networks for real-time object detection and dangerous object identification), Wasoria Pilot (supervision platform for real-time operations management and analytics), Wasoria Caracterisation (automated waste flow characterization system), and Wasoria Connect (integration middleware connecting the ecosystem to external ERP, BI, and industrial PLC systems). The products share a common AI foundation and data architecture, enabling continuous flow analysis, anomaly detection, and process automation across sorting operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wasoria Box AI-powered smart sorting sensor device integrating thermal and high-resolution RGB cameras with embedded neural networks for real-time object detection and dangerous object identification on conveyor belts. Designed for waste sorting centers and material recovery facilities.
• Wasoria Pilot Intelligent supervision platform that centralizes all sorting data in real time, providing dashboards, anomaly detection, customizable alerts, and advanced reporting for sorting center operations management. Designed for sorting center operators.
• Wasoria Caractérisation Automated waste flow characterization solution installed on characterization benches, transforming manual analysis into digital, precise, and traceable processes with guided touch interface. Designed for material recovery facilities requiring waste composition analysis.
• Wasoria Connect Central integration hub connecting the Wasoria ecosystem (Box, Pilot, Characterization) to external business tools and industrial PLCs via open APIs, REST webhooks, and standard industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC-UA, Profinet, EtherNet/IP). Designed for sorting center IT and operations teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% reduction in characterization time through automation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, founding and supporting.

• CiteocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Citeo AAP laureate for innovation in dangerous object detection. Citeo is a French eco-organization supporting recycling and circular economy.
• NéosfoundingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2020Original co-founding partner when Wasoria was created in May 2020. Néos shares were bought back in October 2022 making Wasoria fully independent.
• ImViA LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImagerie et Vision Artificielle research laboratory of University of Burgundy. Partners on computer vision research, real-time image analysis, and AI. Houses ~50 teacher-researchers in Dijon and Le Creusot. Collaboration since 1980s in industrial vision.
• CIAD LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnaissance et Intelligence Artificielle Distribuées research unit of UTBM and University of Burgundy. Expert in hybrid (neurosymbolic), distributed and explainable AI. Implementing digital twin combining formal knowledge (ontologies) and machine learning for intelligent sorting center.
• Hub&Go Technopôle Sud-BourgognecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation and entrepreneurship technopole in Le Creusot where Wasoria relocated in June 2024. Shared location with ImViA laboratory enabling close research collaboration.
• Université Bourgogne EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Burgundy academic partner supporting research collaborations, student internships, and PhD programs including CIFRE thesis with Walid Brahim.
• DECA BFCsupportingOthersBurgundy business incubator that recognized Wasoria as laureate in July 2023.
• PolymerissupportingOthersRegional competitiveness cluster for polymers and advanced materials. Laureate in September 2024.
• Réseau EntreprendresupportingOthersEntrepreneurship support network. Laureate in February 2025.
• Bourgogne Franche-Comté RegionsupportingOthersRegional council providing Research and Innovation Fund support. Laureate in February 2024.
• French Tech BFC20supportingOthersFrench Tech network recognition for Bourgogne Franche-Comté region awarded November 2025.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AMP Robotics: US-based leader in AI vision systems and robotic sorting for recycling; comparable in applying deep learning to conveyor-based material identification and recovery.
• ZenRobotics: Finnish pioneer of AI-powered robotic waste sorting; most direct head-to-head competitor to Wasoria's Box/Pilot stack in European MRFs and C&D facilities.
• Waste Robotics: Canadian AI-driven robotic sorting systems provider; similar vision-based detection of recyclables and dangerous objects on sorting lines.
• Pellenc ST: French optical sorting and AI-based sorting equipment maker; shares Wasoria's domestic French industrial customer base and targets the same MRF operators.
• Sadako Technologies: Spanish AI and robotics company applying deep learning to waste sorting, with installations in European MRFs — comparable in product scope and target customer.
• Greyparrot: UK AI waste analytics platform providing real-time material characterization on conveyors — closely overlaps Wasoria Caractérisation and Pilot modules.

Broad incumbents

• TOMRA: Norwegian sensor-based sorting incumbent with a deep installed base in waste and recycling; broad portfolio that can bundle optical/AI capabilities competing with Wasoria Box.
• Machinex: Canadian manufacturer of sorting systems and recycling equipment with growing AI/MRF software capabilities; competes for the same sorting-center modernization budgets.
• Bulk Handling Systems (BHS): US recycling and sorting equipment manufacturer with an NXT-2 sortation platform; broad incumbent competing for end-to-end MRF modernization contracts.

Emerging players

• Eagle Vizion: French AI vision provider focused on quality control and material characterization in recycling; emerging peer with overlapping technology and home market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wasoria

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 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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