Glass Half Full
New Orleans, US · Founded 2024 · 2 known investors
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Glass Half Full is a glass recycling operation that collects glass through residential, commercial, drop-off, and event pickups, and runs programs such as coastal restoration (ReCoast) and Mardi Gras beads recycling. It offers recycling services and related environmental initiatives.
Founders & leadership
Glass Half Full was founded in 2024 by Maxwell Steitz and Franziska Trautmann.
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Maxwell SteitzCo-founder30 Under 30 2024
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Board
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Patricia ChristovichBoard director
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2024–2026
▶$175KraisedJun 2026 · 3 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$175KraisedJun 2026 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Maxwell SteitzExecutive Officer, Director
- Patricia ChristovichDirector
- Franziska TrautmannExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $175K
- First sale
- Jun 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2024
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.5MraisedApr 2024 · 11 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$2.5MraisedApr 2024 · 11 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Caroline CrumleyDirector
- Franziska TrautmannExecutive Officer, Director
- Maxwell SteitzExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $2.5M
- First sale
- Apr 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2024
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Louisiana is sinking. So this business is using the state's glass bottles to restore the coastlinegoodgoodgood.co · Aug 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Glass Half Full do?
- Glass Half Full is a glass recycling operation that collects glass through residential, commercial, drop-off, and event pickups, and runs programs such as coastal restoration (ReCoast) and Mardi Gras beads recycling. It offers recycling services and related environmental initiatives.
- Who founded Glass Half Full?
- Glass Half Full was founded by Maxwell Steitz, Franziska Trautmann in 2024.
- Who are Glass Half Full's investors?
- Glass Half Full's investors include Innovation Catalyst, Benson Capital.
- How much funding has Glass Half Full raised?
- Glass Half Full has disclosed $2.7M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Glass Half Full headquartered?
- Glass Half Full is headquartered in New Orleans, US.