Dealinka Raises €6.5M for Surplus Goods Redistribution

Paris, France – Dealinka, a French startup dedicated to redirecting unsold non-food merchandise from large corporations, has successfully closed a €6.5 million funding round. This capital infusion is earmarked for scaling its operations and expanding its reach across Europe, aiming to significantly reduce the destruction of usable goods.

The company, founded in 2023 by Alexis Raspilair and Ramil Alvarez, has rapidly established itself as a crucial intermediary in the complex logistics of surplus goods. Dealinka facilitates the connection between businesses with excess inventory and a network of over 1,200 partner associations. Their proprietary platform analyzes product details, quantities, and value to match them with suitable charitable organizations, considering factors like storage capacity, location, and specific needs. This approach ensures efficient redistribution, preventing valuable items from ending up in landfills.

In a remarkably short period, Dealinka has demonstrated substantial impact. The company reported a turnover of €5.1 million in 2025, managed approximately 800 operations, processed around 45,000 pallets, and facilitated the donation of over €31 million worth of goods. This impressive traction highlights the urgent need and market viability for solutions addressing non-food waste, a significant environmental and economic challenge. In France alone, an estimated €690 million in non-food surplus is destroyed annually.

“The challenge isn’t simply donating a single box; it’s managing thousands of pallets efficiently,” explained Alexis Raspilair, co-founder. He cited an instance where a medical sector client intended to donate 14 truckloads of hygiene products, but the recipient association could only accommodate a single pallet. Dealinka's technology addresses this by optimizing logistics, ensuring that donations are geographically relevant and operationally feasible, often finding redistribution solutions within 48 hours and completing transactions within ten days.

The newly acquired funds will fuel Dealinka's strategic growth initiatives. Key priorities include international expansion into new European markets, bolstering its commercial team to engage more corporate clients, and enhancing its technological infrastructure. The company has grown from two founders to 64 employees in just three years, underscoring its rapid development and the increasing demand for its services. While acknowledging the potential of artificial intelligence, Raspilair emphasized a pragmatic approach, focusing on practical applications rather than speculative technologies.

This funding round arrives at a critical juncture, as regulatory pressures and corporate social responsibility mandates intensify the focus on waste reduction and circular economy principles. The market for surplus goods redistribution is maturing, and Dealinka is positioning itself as a scalable operational layer for major corporations seeking to integrate responsible inventory management into their core supply chains. The company's ability to handle large volumes and complex logistics sets it apart in a sector often characterized by fragmented, smaller-scale efforts.