Der Grüne Punkt Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1990

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 426

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 8

  • Investments
  • 9

Der Grüne Punkt General Information

Description

Provider of waste management and recycling services intended to serve individuals and businesses. The company offers take-back systems and services including the collection, sorting and deposit clearing of electrical and electronic equipment and the recycling of sales packaging, contributing to conserving natural resources and avoiding greenhouse gases.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Greenpoint BidCo GmbH, Blitz 10-871 GmbH
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Edmund-Rumpler-Straße 7
  • 51149 Koln
  • Germany
+49 02203
Primary Industry
Environmental Services (B2B)
Other Industries
Other Commercial Services
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • Edmund-Rumpler-Straße 7
  • 51149 Koln
  • Germany
+49 02203

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Der Grüne Punkt Valuation & Funding

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Der Grüne Punkt Comparisons

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Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of waste management and recycling services intended to serve individuals and businesses. The company offers tak
Environmental Services (B2B)
Koln, Germany
426 As of 2018

Paris, France
 

Exeter, United Kingdom
 
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Der Grüne Punkt Competitors (6)

One of Der Grüne Punkt’s 6 competitors is Paprec Group, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Paris, France.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Paprec Group Private Equity-Backed Paris, France
Devon Contract Waste Corporate Backed or Acquired Exeter, United Kingdom
Environment Recycling (Domérat ) Private Equity-Backed Domerat, France
Viridor Private Equity-Backed Ardley, United Kingdom
Luxus (Plastic Containers & Packaging) Accelerator/Incubator Backed Louth, United Kingdom
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Der Grüne Punkt Patents

Der Grüne Punkt Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
WO-2022258488-A1 Process for recycling post-consumer packaging waste Inactive 09-Jun-2021
AU-2017324387-A1 Method for producing polyolefin recyclates Active 07-Sep-2016
AU-2017324387-B2 Method for producing polyolefin recyclates Inactive 07-Sep-2016
AU-2017324387-B9 Method for producing polyolefin recyclates Inactive 07-Sep-2016
CA-3036039-A1 Method for producing polyolefin recyclates Active 07-Sep-2016 B29B17/02
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Der Grüne Punkt Signals

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Der Grüne Punkt Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Der Grüne Punkt Investments & Acquisitions (9)

Der Grüne Punkt’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with RecycleMe France. The deal was made on 05-Nov-2026.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
RecycleMe France 05-Nov-2026 Merger/Acquisition Environmental Services (B2B)
Anviplas 24-Jun-2026 Merger/Acquisition Plastic Containers and Packaging
RG Group (France) 18-Mar-2026 Merger/Acquisition Plastic Containers and Packaging
TriPlast 01-Mar-2023 Joint Venture Buildings and Property
Joint Venture (EEW Energy from Waste / Der Grüne Punkt) 15-Jul-2021 Joint Venture Environmental Services (B2B)
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Der Grüne Punkt Exits (1)

Der Grüne Punkt’s most recent exit was on 05-Jan-2012 from Valpak Recycling. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Valpak Recycling 05-Jan-2012 Completed
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Der Grüne Punkt Affiliates

Subsidiaries (2)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
RecycleMe France Paris, France 2014
HPI Resource Sulzbach, Germany 2007

Der Grüne Punkt FAQs

  • When was Der Grüne Punkt founded?

    Der Grüne Punkt was founded in 1990.

  • Where is Der Grüne Punkt headquartered?

    Der Grüne Punkt is headquartered in Koln, Germany.

  • What is the size of Der Grüne Punkt?

    Der Grüne Punkt has 426 total employees.

  • What industry is Der Grüne Punkt in?

    Der Grüne Punkt’s primary industry is Environmental Services (B2B).

  • Is Der Grüne Punkt a private or public company?

    Der Grüne Punkt is a Private company.

  • What is Der Grüne Punkt’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Der Grüne Punkt is .

  • How much funding has Der Grüne Punkt raised over time?

    Der Grüne Punkt has raised $33.2M.

  • Who are Der Grüne Punkt’s investors?

    Circular Resources, H.I.G. Europe, and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts have invested in Der Grüne Punkt.

  • Who are Der Grüne Punkt’s competitors?

    Paprec Group, Devon Contract Waste, Environment Recycling (Domérat ), Viridor, and Luxus (Plastic Containers & Packaging) are some of the 6 competitors of Der Grüne Punkt.

  • When was Der Grüne Punkt acquired?

    Der Grüne Punkt was acquired on 20-Apr-2026.

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