Sachin Tendulkar has joined Hyderabad-based waste management startup Recykal as a strategic investor. The company did not disclose the amount he invested or the valuation. Recykal runs a technology platform focused on waste management and the circular economy.
Investor backing
Tendulkar will support Recykal's efforts to promote responsible waste management and encourage recycling across India. He said its use of technology to address waste management challenges and ambition to drive behavioral change resonated with him. In June 2026, Recykal raised US$23 million in a bridge round from existing investors and select family offices.
Company footprint
Recykal was founded in 2015 by Abhay Deshpande. It has channeled more than 3 million metric tonnes of waste. The platform works with around 650 brands, including Hindustan Unilever, Samsung, and BMW, and over 5,000 aggregators and recyclers.
Platform offerings
Recykal offers digital platforms and Deposit Return Systems for waste management. It also operates a marketplace for recyclable materials. Its AI-enabled hardware includes reverse vending machines.
Recykal plans to strengthen its technology platform with the bridge round proceeds. It also plans to scale its Deposit Return System. The company will also support international expansion.