75F | IoT Building Automation & Energy Management
75F is a building automation technology company that designs, manufactures, and operates an Internet of Things (IoT) based Building Management…
InfinityBox | Reusable Serviceware & Hygiene Operations
Sustainable Development Goals
Company Overview
InfinityBox is an Indian operations company that manages hygiene, reuse and kitchen services for institutional food environments such as corporate cafeterias. It was started by Shashwat Gangwal and Keshav Godala, both graduates of IIT Kharagpur. Gangwal serves as CEO.
The company began by offering reusable containers as an alternative to single-use plastic in restaurant food delivery. Used containers were collected from customers or smart bins, then washed and sanitised for reuse. Press coverage from that period describes it as a packaging-as-a-service business, with live operations in Bengaluru and Mumbai.
Since then the business has shifted toward enterprise clients. Its current model places one operator in charge of everything around food service except the food itself, so that facility managers work with a single accountable partner instead of separate vendors for washing, serviceware, kitchens and labour. The company describes its operating philosophy as a preference for discipline, standardisation and long-term partnerships over rapid experimentation, and says its team combines operators, engineers and sustainability practitioners.
InfinityBox operates its own centralised washing facilities as well as units installed at client sites. It describes itself as a pan-India operator, and its reuse model is built around keeping serviceware and bottles in circulation instead of discarding them after one use. The company is venture-backed, with funding history covered separately below.
Why These SDGs Matter
SDG 12 is directly relevant because the company's core activity is replacing disposable containers and serviceware with items that are collected, washed and reused many times. This addresses waste prevention at the point of consumption, which is where institutional food service generates much of its single-use material.
Its reuse of glass bottles and plates extends the same logic. Each item kept in circulation reduces demand for new disposable products and the waste handling that follows them.
SDG 6 applies because washing operations are a significant water user, and the company positions centralised, controlled washing as a way to manage that consumption across many sites. Standardised dosing of cleaning chemicals and documented procedures also bear on the safe handling of wastewater inputs.
Both goals connect to measurable operating practices rather than to general mission statements. Buyers can therefore tie them to specific site-level metrics when reporting against their own sustainability targets.
Products & Services
- On-site and off-site institutional dishwashing services
- Centralised washing facilities for reusable serviceware
- Glass bottle collection, washing and reuse systems
- Reusable serviceware supply for cafeterias
- Commercial kitchen setup and layout design
- Kitchen equipment and smallware supply
- Event and high-volume operations support
- Workforce provision for hygiene and kitchen operations
- Site assessments and sustainability audits for facilities
Business Challenges Solved
- Fragmented vendor management across cafeteria services
- Single-use plastic and disposable serviceware waste
- High water use in decentralised dishwashing
- Inconsistent hygiene standards across multiple sites
- Gaps in audit and compliance documentation for food service
- Inefficient kitchen workflows and utility consumption
- Waste and post-event processing at large gatherings
- Scope 3 emissions linked to waste and cafeteria operations
Approach & Methodology
InfinityBox delivers its services as an operated system rather than as products sold to clients. Washing is carried out in two formats: centralised facilities run by the company, and washing units placed within client premises. Both follow standard operating procedures, use trained teams, apply controlled chemical dosing and include quality checks before items return to circulation.
For bottles and serviceware, the process follows a loop of collection, washing, quality control and redistribution. The earlier container model used the same loop, with industrial dishwashers cleaning returned boxes and the company managing inventory itself.
In kitchens, the company works on layout design, equipment selection and workflow planning, with attention to utility usage. Event operations combine serviceware, hygiene systems, coordination and post-event processing under one plan.
The organising idea is a single SOP and a single accountability layer across all service lines. The company states that each step is documented and metrics are tracked so that client audits can be supported with records. It also offers site assessments and sustainability audits as an entry point, which establish a baseline before operations are standardised.
Because the model depends on process discipline and logistics rather than on a patented product, buyers should evaluate it as an operating partnership and review SOPs, audit records and facility standards during due diligence.
Market Position
nfinityBox operates in the business-to-business segment of institutional food service support, where it combines hygiene operations, reusable serviceware and kitchen services. Its customers are enterprise cafeterias and facilities across corporate, hospitality, healthcare, education and industrial settings.
Operating revenue reported in company filings rose to Rs 17.81 crore in FY25 from Rs 5.70 crore in FY24, and losses narrowed over the same period. This shows commercial traction as the company moved from restaurant-delivery containers toward enterprise operations.
The differentiator is scope. Rather than supplying a single product, the company bundles washing, serviceware, kitchen setup and workforce support under one accountable contract. Other reusable packaging providers in India, such as Recube, focus mainly on cups and food packs for the food and beverage sector.
Procurement Considerations
- Confirm which service lines are needed, as washing, kitchen setup and workforce support can be contracted separately or together
- Review SOPs, chemical dosing records and quality-check procedures during site visits
- Ask for audit-ready documentation formats and test them against your internal compliance requirements
- Request client-verified baselines for water, waste and energy before accepting impact projections
- Check proximity of centralised washing facilities to your sites and the pickup schedule offered
- Clarify ownership of serviceware, replacement terms and who bears loss or breakage costs
- Compare total cost of ownership with current multi-vendor arrangements, including labour and utilities
- Verify any certifications relevant to food safety and environmental management directly with the supplier
Funding, Recognition & Ecosystem
- Seed round of USD 800,000 in 2022, led by WEH Ventures with Rainmatter Capital, Kolte Patil Family Office, Ankit Kedia of Capital A and Gaurav Thakkar of Rockstud Capital
- Pre-Series A round of about Rs 14.1 crore in 2026, led by existing investor Rainmatter with AAR EM Ventures, Manjushree Capital Advisors (Capital-A) and Dhyanesh Shah
- Founders are alumni of IIT Kharagpur
Natnavi Analysis
Institutional food service is a large and often overlooked source of single-use waste and water consumption, and InfinityBox addresses it through operations rather than through a product. That makes it relevant to procurement teams who must reduce disposables while keeping hygiene and audit standards intact.
Its path is notable. The company started with reusable delivery containers and moved to enterprise cafeteria infrastructure, which reflects a wider pattern in reuse businesses where recurring institutional contracts offer steadier volumes than consumer-facing models. Reported revenue growth between FY24 and FY25 and continued backing from Rainmatter suggest investors see the enterprise model as workable.
The main strength is integration. A single accountable operator for washing, serviceware, kitchens and labour can simplify vendor management and give sustainability teams one source of data.
Readers should note that the impact figures published on the company's own materials are self-reported and tied to individual client sites. Prospective buyers should ask for independently reviewed baselines before using them in disclosures. The breadth of the offer also means each service line should be assessed on its own merits, since performance may differ between dishwashing, bottle reuse and kitchen design.
Sources & References
- Entrackr, “Exclusive: Rainmatter leads InfinityBox’s pre-Series A round”: https://entrackr.com/exclusive/exclusive-rainmatter-leads-infinityboxs-pre-series-a-round-11177343
- Venture Intelligence, “Reusable packaging maker InfinityBox raises $800-K from WEH Ventures, others”: https://news.ventureintelligence.com/private-equity/reusable-packaging-maker-infinitybox-raises-%24800-k-from-weh-ventures%2C-others
- Packaging South Asia, “InfinityBox”: https://packagingsouthasia.com/application/food-and-beverages/infinitybox-reduce-reuse
- CB Insights, InfinityBox company profile: https://www.cbinsights.com/company/infinitybox
- The CSR Journal, “Three Inspiring Sustainable Start-ups by Indian Entrepreneurs”: https://thecsrjournal.in/three-inspiring-sustainable-start-ups-by-indian-entrepreneurs/
Company Stage: Startup
Geographic Presence
InfinityBox presents itself as a pan-India operator serving enterprise facilities. Earlier press coverage documented live reuse operations in Bengaluru and Mumbai, with plans to expand to further cities. The company runs its own washing facilities in addition to client-side units, and its case studies cover multi-location programmes for technology and services clients across the country.
InfinityBox presents itself as a pan-India operator serving enterprise facilities. Earlier press coverage documented live reuse operations in Bengaluru and Mumbai, with plans to expand to further cities. The company runs its own washing facilities in addition to client-side units, and its case studies cover multi-location programmes for technology and services clients across the country.
Solution Type
Equipment Supplier, Service Provider
Equipment Supplier, Service Provider
Sustainability Outcomes
Circular Economy, Resource Efficiency, Waste Reduction, Water Conservation
Circular Economy, Resource Efficiency, Waste Reduction, Water Conservation
Industries Served
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Hospitality & Tourism, Manufacturing
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Hospitality & Tourism, Manufacturing
Last Reviewed: October 1, 2026
Related Companies
Ace Green Recycling | Battery Recycling Technology
Ace Green Recycling, Inc. is a battery recycling technology company that develops proprietary, hydrometallurgical processes to recover critical materials from…
AgBoost Tech Consultancy | Geospatial AgriTech Solutions
AgBoost Tech Consultancy (ATC) is an India-based geospatial and artificial intelligence technology firm that builds decision-support systems for the agriculture,…
