Refilled raises Series A funding to scale water dispenser business globally
Refilled makes chilled, filtered office water dispensers. This Sydney startup raised Series A funding to expand internationally.
Refilled emerged from the University of Technology Sydney. Refilled makes machines that chill and filter tap water.
The machines serve the water still or sparkling with optional flavours, caffeine or electrolytes. The new Series A round, led by OIF Ventures, brings total funding to $7.5 million.
By June 2025, Refilled had 42 machines installed across Australia and its first customer in Singapore. Major customers include Netflix, Uber and Marriott Hotels.
Founder Ryan Nelson got the idea at a broken gym water fountain. He now aims to keep 1 billion single-use plastic bottles out of landfill by 2030.
Refilled has already prevented 1.6 million bottles. Each machine can supply the equivalent of more than 7,680 cans.
It automatically reorders ingredients, giving Refilled steady revenue after installation.
- 42 across Australia
- Machines installed by June 2025
- 1.6 million
- Plastic bottles prevented so far
- 1 billion
- Target bottles out of landfill by 2030
Why it mattersThe funding shows investors back hardware startups that cut plastic waste and solve everyday problems at scale.
AustraliaThis Australian-made business is expanding globally and aiming to reduce plastic bottle waste across offices in Australia and overseas.
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