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KICKSCTRL

Year: 2026

Location

Ghana

Sector

Circular economy

Stage

Idea Stage
Overview

KicksCTRL is an innovative green-tech startup building Africa’s first comprehensive infrastructure for post-consumer footwear recovery. By bridging the gap between waste management and sustainable manufacturing, the company aims to solve the global crisis of shoe waste through a truly circular economy.
Co-founded by CEO Gordon Kofi F. and CTO Maximilian M., KicksCTRL was incubated and developed through the prestigious Carbon13 venture builder programme in Berlin, positioning it at the forefront of climate-tech innovation.

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Investment Needs

$1 500 000,00

Invested Value to Date:

$0,00

Funding Gap:

$1 500 000,00

Climate Classification:

Cross cutting

Why Investing

1
Turning Waste into High-Value Materials
The proprietary process converts post-consumer rubber, EVA foam, polymers and textiles into manufacturing-grade secondary raw materials, creating value from abundant waste streams.
2
Strong B2B Market Opportunity
The model addresses growing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements, positioning the company as a key partner for global brands seeking compliant waste solutions and reliable circular feedstock.
3
Scalable & Capital-Efficient Model
Backed by Carbon13, the standardized modular factory model offers scalable infrastructure with predictable revenue from both B2B disposal fees and downstream material sales.
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