Re-Fresh Global

Re-Fresh Global transforms textile waste into new raw materials using patented biotechnology.

Textile Recycling
Active
Pre-Seed Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Founded 2019
Last updated 2026-09-03
Total raised
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Last: Undisclosed Round 2023-07
Stage
Pre-Seed
Founded
2019
Headcount
12
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Textile Recycling

About

Re-Fresh Global is a German-Israeli startup that has developed a patented biotechnology to transform textile waste into new raw materials such as nanocellulose, bioethanol, and sanitized textile pulp. The company aims to create a circular economy in the textile industry by offering an end-to-end solution for all types of textiles. They are building "Smart-Up Urban Microfactories" to process textile waste efficiently and locally. The company's technology focuses on separating cellulose and synthetic fibers through enzymatic hydrolysis, retaining synthetic fibers in their original form. Re-Fresh Global's mission is to promote a circular economy where textile waste is recycled into high-quality raw materials that can be reintroduced into over 14 different industries, including cosmetics, packaging, and automotive.

Offices

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel · HQ / main office
Show all offices (1 more)
  • Berlin, Germany

Q&A

What is Re-Fresh Global's primary mission?
Re-Fresh Global's mission is to promote a circular economy where textile waste is recycled into high-quality raw materials that can be reintroduced into over 14 different industries, including cosmetics, packaging, and automotive.
When was Re-Fresh Global founded?
Re-Fresh Global was founded in 2019.
What technology does Re-Fresh Global utilize?
Re-Fresh Global has developed a patented biotechnology that uses enzymatic hydrolysis to transform textile waste into new raw materials such as nanocellulose, bioethanol, and sanitized textile pulp.
How much funding has Re-Fresh Global raised to date?
Re-Fresh Global has raised a total of $1.2 million USD.
When did Re-Fresh Global complete its Pre-Seed funding round?
In July 2023, Re-Fresh Global completed a Pre-Seed funding round, raising $1.1 million USD. Investors included Earlybird and Serpentine.vc.
What is the employee count for Re-Fresh Global?
Re-Fresh Global has 11-50 employees.
Where is Re-Fresh Global headquartered?
Re-Fresh Global is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany.
Who are the co-founders of Re-Fresh Global?
The co-founders of Re-Fresh Global are Viktoria Kanar (CEO) and Revital Nadiv (COP).

Team · 16

Revital Nadiv
Founder · COP & Co-Founder
Urte Zahn
CEO
Georg Heinrich
COO
Gal Taylor
Operations Manager
Dr. Julia Sotnikova
R&D Director
Aleksandar Kovacevic
Textile Engineer
Hagar Napadow
Project Manager
Danit Gal
Organization and People Management Advisor
Dr. Itzhak Shalev
Chief Technology Advisor Prof., Dean Shenkar College & NCSU
Michael Ulbrich
Board member Managing Director Chemicals & Natural Resources, Accenture
Dr. Fabian Schreiber
Smart textiles, TITV MD, RWTH Aachen
Dr. Brian Jester
Genetic enzymes and synthetic biology products
Dr. Shoshana Feingold-Studnik
Board member, Partner Panthera VC
Dr. Oliver Schwabe
Innovation & Financing Advisor Risk Partner Rolls Royce Civil Aerospace
Jack Miller
Biobased material consultant
Walter Thomsen
Sales & Partnerships Advisor

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Textile Recycling
Technologies
Target customers
Business model
B2BFranchise

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climate-techrecyclingwaste-managementwaste-techcircular-economyfashiontextilebiofuelmaterialsbiotechnology
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