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Tagaddod

Category: AI in Climate / Energy

A tech-powered renewable feedstocks platform that collects and recycles used cooking oil and other waste lipids to produce biofuels. Tagaddod was founded in 2013. The company is led by Nour El-Assal. Based in Cairo, Egypt. Team size: 101-500. Total funding raised: $27.3 million. Latest round: Series A. Key investors include The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), FMO (Dutch entrepreneurial development bank), Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV), A15.

Founded
2013
Headquarters
Cairo, Egypt
Team size
101-500
Total funding
$27.3 million

Value proposition

For suppliers, Tagaddod provides a simple, efficient, and rewarding way to dispose of waste oil. For buyers, it offers a reliable and traceable supply of high-quality, sustainable feedstock for the production of next-generation renewable fuels.

Products and solutions

Used Cooking Oil (UCO) collection services, Processed UCO as a feedstock for biofuel, Biodiesel (UCOME), Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) feedstock

Unique value

Tagaddod's uniqueness lies in its end-to-end digital platform that organizes and professionalizes the traditionally informal and fragmented waste oil collection market. They leverage technology to manage the entire supply chain, from collection to processing and sales.

Target customer

The company has a two-sided model, targeting individuals and businesses (restaurants, hotels) for waste oil collection, and selling the processed feedstock to biofuel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producers.

Industries served

Renewable Energy, Waste Management, Biofuels, Sustainable Aviation

Technology advantage

The company's key advantage is its proprietary technology and logistics platform. This allows for efficient route optimization, real-time tracking of collections, quality control, and complete traceability of the feedstock. This data-driven approach enables scalability and ensures compliance with international sustainability standards like ISCC.

How they differentiate

Tagaddod differentiates itself through its technology-powered platform that uses data and logistics to create an efficient and traceable supply chain for renewable feedstocks. They focus on converting waste, such as used cooking oil (UCO), into valuable resources for biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The company also has a strong social impact by empowering local communities and small businesses to generate income from waste collection.

Main competitors

Biodiesel Misr, Green Fuel Egypt, Regional waste collection companies

Key partnerships

The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), FMO (Dutch entrepreneurial development bank), VKAV (V-Capital), A15 Ventures

Notable customers

Hilton (partnership to collect used cooking oil from hotels in Egypt)

Major milestones

Successfully closed a $26.3 million Series A funding round in October 2025., Expanded operations across Africa, Asia, and Europe, establishing a global presence., Became a key supplier of traceable and sustainable feedstocks for the biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industries., Established a significant partnership with Hilton for UCO collection.

Growth metrics

While specific revenue figures are not public, the company's growth is demonstrated by its expansion into more than 19 countries for collecting and trading renewable feedstocks.

Market positioning

Tagaddod is positioned as a leading climate-tech company and a key player in the circular economy within the MENA region, with a growing global presence. They are recognized as a major supplier of sustainable feedstocks for the international biofuel industry.

Geographic focus

Africa, Asia, and Europe (primary operational focus with expanding collection and trading network)

Patents and IP

Information regarding patents or specific intellectual property is not publicly available.

About Nour El-Assal

Co-Founder and CEO of Tagaddod since May 2013. Prior to founding Tagaddod, he had internship experience in sales and marketing with Mercedes-Benz Egypt. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cairo University.

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