Company Research Report: Smartfill

Company Overview

• Name: Smartfill

• Mission of the Company:

• Increase food affordability and cut pollution by eliminating single-use plastic and unnecessary packaging.

• Founded and by Whom: Founded in 2020 (No information available regarding the founder)

• Key People in the Company:

• Marc Wetselaar, Co-founder & COO

• Nevo Hadas, CEO

• Headquarters: London, GB

• Number of Employees: 2-10 employees

• Revenue of the Company: No information available

• What is the Company Known For:

• Smartfill is known for its IoT dispensers that facilitate package-less retail, reducing single-use plastic and making food more affordable.

Products

• Smartfill IoT Dispenser

• Description: A smart dispenser that facilitates package-less retail by dispensing food and cleaning products without the need for traditional packaging.

• Key Features:

• Reduces the need for single-use plastic.

• Simplifies stock management and logistics through a cloud-based platform.

• Increases margins for retailers by reducing operating costs.

• Provides consumer insights by delivering transaction and stock level data.

• Shampoo and Body Wash Dispenser

• Description: Co-developed with Transform, Unilever, and BOPinc, this dispenser aims to reduce sachet usage in low-income markets.

• Key Features:

• Innovative design as an open-source project.

• Reduces production costs of dispensing units.

• Available for under $50 per product dispensed using readily available electronic components.

• Currently in the second trial phase in Bangladesh.

• Dry Food Dispenser

• Description: Dispenser for nuts, grains, or powders with enhanced user experience features.

• Key Features:

• Facilitates precise quantity selection and filling using paper bags or containers.

• Weighs the dispensed amount and prints a barcode.

• Integrates standardized food-safe containers as product hoppers.

Recent Developments

• New Products Launched:

• Two groundbreaking dispenser models designed to combat household plastic and packaging waste were announced.

• The shampoo and body wash dispenser for low-income markets.

• New version of the dry food dispenser with significant design innovations.

• New Features Added to Existing Products:

• Enhanced user experience on the dry food dispenser, including precise quantity selection and weighing mechanism.

• Integration of standardized food-safe containers as product hoppers.

• New Partnerships:

• Partnership with Transform, Unilever, and BOPinc for the shampoo and body wash dispenser.

• Collaboration with Millhouse and DYDX on Project Endgame for self-dispensing nutrition solutions targeting malnutrition in schools.

• Partnership with various organizations such as Unilever, SPAR, and UK Research and Innovation for product trials in different markets.

Sustainability Initiatives

• Commitment to Sustainability:

• Smartfill is dedicated to reducing single-use plastic packaging and promoting a circular economy.

• The dispensers are designed to be part of a large-scale circular bulk packaging model.

• Partnerships with schools and retailers to implement sustainable packaging solutions.

• Impact:

• Smartfill’s solutions help to minimize waste, lower costs, and enhance the shopping experience.

• The company also aims to address food affordability in developing markets by using smart dispensing technology.

Community and Social Impact

• Project Endgame:

• An initiative aimed at combating malnutrition in African schools through innovative self-dispensing nutrition solutions.

• Collaboration with Millhouse and DYDX to deliver nutrient powders efficiently using Smartfill technology.

• Empowering Communities:

• Dispensers are used in various settings to reduce waste and cost, thereby benefiting retail stores and consumers in developing markets.

Contact Information

• Email: info@smartfill.store

• Website: [https://smartfill.store/](https://smartfill.store/)

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