News Summary

Italian startup Ganiga is set to showcase its innovative waste-sorting technology at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco. Ganiga, founded by Nicolas Zeoli, has developed a fleet of robotic waste bins called Hoooly that use AI to distinguish between trash and recyclables. The company also offers a smart lid with similar capabilities for existing bins and software for tracking and reducing waste production. Since its inception in 2021, Ganiga has sold over 120 units to clients like Google and various European airports, generating significant revenue and raising $1.5 million in pre-seed funding. Ganiga aims to expand into the U.S. market and is planning a seed funding round of $3 million. The company continues to innovate with new products like Hooolyfood, a software for measuring food waste. With its focus on sustainability and technology, Ganiga is positioned as a leader in waste management solutions.