Turin’s NANDO closes €3.3 million round for waste-tech expansion
Turin-based startup NANDO has raised €3.3 million to accelerate the rollout of its technology for optimising municipal waste and food waste management, aiming to help cities cut costs, emissions and landfill dependency. The fresh capital will be used to scale deployment across European municipalities and large commercial operators.
AI-powered optimisation for municipal and food waste
NANDO develops software that uses AI algorithms, data analytics and sensor integration to improve how waste is collected, sorted and routed. By analysing real-time data from bins, trucks and treatment facilities, the platform can predict fill levels, redesign collection routes and recommend the most efficient treatment options for different waste streams.
The company focuses on two major pain points for local authorities and businesses: mixed municipal solid waste and organic food waste. Its tools are designed to increase recycling rates, reduce contamination in recyclables and maximise the capture of organics for biogas and compost production.
Cost savings and climate benefits for cities
According to NANDO, early pilots with municipalities have shown tangible benefits, including lower operational costs for waste collection, reduced fuel consumption for truck fleets and fewer overflows in public bins. The optimisation engine also supports strategic planning, helping cities model how policy changes or infrastructure investments could impact waste flows and greenhouse gas emissions.
By treating waste data as a critical infrastructure asset, the startup positions itself at the intersection of smart city technology and the circular economy. The new funding will enable the team to expand its engineering capabilities, enhance integrations with existing fleet management systems and onboard additional city partners.
Scaling across Europe’s urban waste systems
With European regulations tightening around landfill diversion and food waste reduction, demand for digital optimisation tools is rising. NANDO plans to prioritise collaborations with mid-sized and large cities, as well as waste management companies that operate across multiple municipalities.
The company’s roadmap includes advanced forecasting for seasonal waste patterns, benchmarking dashboards for city administrators and deeper analytics to support investment decisions in sorting plants and anaerobic digestion facilities. By scaling its platform, NANDO aims to make data-driven waste management the norm rather than the exception in Europe’s urban centres.