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26 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Bower is a smartphone app that uses barcode scanning and AI image recognition to help consumers identify household items and packaging and learn how to recycle them, rewarding proper waste sorting with cash and points through challenges and drop-off location finding. The Swedish company gamifies recycling for individual users worldwide and partners with brands such as Orkla to reward recycling.

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyConsumer

Founders & leadership

SMSuwar Mert
Suwar MertCo-founderSuwar Mert is co-founder and CEO of Bower, a recycling app that uses barcode scanning and AI to help users identify and sort waste. He studied at the Royal Institute of Technology and has prior experience in the renewables and environmental sector.
BMBerfin Mert
Berfin MertCo-founder

Investors · 6

Astir VenturesreportedSilicon Valley

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Doehler Venturesreported

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Ten13reportedFortitude Valley · $300K – $2M

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Also in the syndicate · 2

Admiralty Capital GroupEdale Capital

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$2M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025–2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does Bower do?
Bower is a smartphone app that uses barcode scanning and AI image recognition to help consumers identify household items and packaging and learn how to recycle them, rewarding proper waste sorting with cash and points through challenges and drop-off location finding. The Swedish company gamifies recycling for individual users worldwide and partners with brands such as Orkla to reward recycling.
Who founded Bower?
Bower was founded by Suwar Mert, Berfin Mert.
Who are Bower's investors?
Bower's investors include Blq Invest, Astir Ventures, Doehler Ventures, Ten13.
How much funding has Bower raised?
Bower has disclosed $2M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.