AMP Robotics secures US$91M to transform waste sortation with AI technology

USA – AMP Robotics, a leading developer of waste sortation systems, has raised US$91 million in a Series D financing round led by Congruent Ventures.

Prominent investors, including Sequoia Capital, XN, Blue Earth Capital, Liberty Mutual Investments, and Tao Capital Partners, participated in the round.

The funding will accelerate the deployment of AMP’s flagship AMP ONE systems, which leverage advanced AI technology to sort municipal solid waste (MSW) efficiently.

By enabling full-scale sorting of various materials, AMP ONE captures valuable resources that would otherwise end up in landfills or incineration.

This groundbreaking system has already been successfully demonstrated in Portsmouth, Virginia.

AMP’s AI employs deep learning, continually analyzing millions of material images to refine its capabilities.

Its pattern recognition technology identifies recyclables and contaminants in real time, enabling efficient sorting and the development of new recovery chemistries.

The company initially introduced sorting robots for integration into existing recycling facilities and has since progressed to establishing advanced facilities with minimal manual intervention and comprehensive data collection, ensuring safer and more cost-effective commodity recovery.

Expansion into MSW sorting and strategic partnerships

Building on its success, AMP has extended its technology to MSW sorting, a previously untapped area within the industry.

The company recently deepened its partnership with Waste Connections, a major player in recycling, to integrate its technology into Waste Connections’ U.S. single-stream recycling facilities.

The Waste Connections facility, scheduled for commissioning in early 2026, will feature an AMP ONE system equipped with AMP Smart Sortation technology.

This system will process up to 62,000 tons of single-stream recyclables annually, using AMP’s AI to automate sorting, extract targeted commodities, and produce customized feedstock blends.

AMP and Waste Connections have collaborated since 2020, deploying over 70 of AMP’s AI-guided robotic systems across multiple Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs). Waste Connections is now the largest operator of AI-driven robotics in the industry.

AMP ONE offers a zero-down, pay-per-ton pricing model, providing MRF operators with access to cutting-edge technology without upfront capital costs.

This model aligns with industry needs for scalability, extended producer responsibility compliance, and adaptability to changing waste streams.

Mark Ceresa, Division Vice President at Waste Connections, emphasized the value of AMP’s flexible solutions, “AMP’s innovative design allows us to achieve our goals with a system that adapts to our scale and changing commodity needs. Their pay-per-ton model uniquely positions us to enter this market efficiently.”

As AMP Robotics continues to revolutionize waste management, this latest funding and partnership underscore its pivotal role in driving sustainability and innovation within the recycling industry.

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