Minus
New York, CA · Founded 2011 · 6 known investors
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Minus Solutions provides food and liquid waste collection, recycling, and diversion services for commercial producers, offering customized equipment solutions and onsite waste management options. The company handles organic waste streams ranging from depackaging and product destruction to bulk commodity repurchasing.
Founders & leadership
Minus was founded in 2011 by Qing Yun Xie and Carl Hu.
Board

Investors · 6
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2M disclosed across 1 round · 2015
▶$2MraisedMay 2015 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Xiaojun LiDirector
- Tim T. GongDirector
- Qing Yun XieExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Carl HuExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $2M
- First sale
- May 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2011
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Minus do?
- Minus Solutions provides food and liquid waste collection, recycling, and diversion services for commercial producers, offering customized equipment solutions and onsite waste management options. The company handles organic waste streams ranging from depackaging and product destruction to bulk commodity repurchasing.
- Who founded Minus?
- Minus was founded by Qing Yun Xie, Carl Hu in 2011.
- Who are Minus's investors?
- Minus's investors include Canadian Business Growth Fund, Kensington Capital Partners Limited, Lowercarbon Capital, Chiratae Ventures, IDG Capital, JITO Angel Network.
- How much funding has Minus raised?
- Minus has disclosed $2M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Minus headquartered?
- Minus is headquartered in New York, CA.






