Our Team
Meet the passionate individuals behind Nordic Loop who are dedicated to transforming waste management and promoting sustainability.
Shaya Rahimian
CEO & Co-founder
Email: shaya.rahimian@nordicloop.se
Phone: +46 70 435 6584
Shaya brings over 3 years of experience in marketing and campaign management. With a deep understanding of the circular economy, negotiation, advertisement, and marketing strategies he has spearheaded the creation of Nordic Loop's platform, leading the company's strategic growth and market entry in Sweden.
Nicola Valenti
COO & Co-founder
Email: nicola.valenti@nordicloop.se
Phone: +46 737553358
Nicola leads the operations, communications, and customer Success team, focusing on client onboarding, user satisfaction, and support services. He ensures that clients derive maximum value from the Nordic Loop platform. He also brings extensive experience in digital marketing and brand strategy.
Elin Bergman
Board member and industry expert
Elin Bergman is known for being the "Circular Economy Queen of Sweden", is named LinkedIn Top Green Voice and is a recognized international TEDx and keynote speaker. She works as a Circular Impact Officer, Vice Chair and spokesperson of the Swedish circular economy business network Cradlenet, and is also one of the co-founders of the international circular economy initiatives Nordic Circular Hotspot and the Circular Economy Coalition. She has recently started the Circular Handshake initiative to make the retail sector circular. For many years she worked as circular economy expert at WWF Sweden, where she developed the international circular economy network Baltic Stewardship Initiative, to enable the recirculation of nutrients in the Baltic Sea region in the agri-food sector.
Raissa Uwase
Technical Lead
With extensive experience across multiple tech companies, Raissa brings deep expertise in developing complex, enterprise-scale systems. Her background in leading challenging technical projects makes her an ideal leader for Nordic Loop's technology development.
Olivier Karera
Software Engineer
Olivier is a software engineer at Nordic Loop, focusing on the development and maintenance of the platform. He is responsible for building the features that enable businesses to participate in the circular economy, ensuring the system is both robust and user-friendly.
Turning Waste Into Value.
Transparent pricing
Buy and sell surplus materials through our bidding system marketplace
100% secure
Trust our escrow payment system for safe material exchanges
Quality assurance
Test material quality before committing to larger purchases
AI Reporting
Track and document your environmental impact with AI-powered analytics
Transparent pricing
Buy and sell surplus materials through our bidding system marketplace
100% secure
Trust our escrow payment system for safe material exchanges
Quality assurance
Test material quality before committing to larger purchases
AI Reporting
Track and document your environmental impact with AI-powered analytics
Endorsed by
Endorsed by
Let's close the loop in the Nordics together.
Turn your waste management challenges into opportunities
Waste generated by Swedish businesses annually
Municipal waste in Sweden is recycled
Average cost savings using our marketplace
Our Journey
From our founding to today, we've been on a mission to transform waste management.
The Beginning
Nordic Loop was founded with a vision to transform waste management in the Nordic region.
National Recognition
Selected among the Top 20 Startup Ideas in Sweden 2024 by Venture Cup.
MVP Launch
Development and launch of the MVP and onboarding of the first clients.
Market Presence
Established as a recognized player in the circular economy, gaining market visibility and reaching 20 active clients.
The Beginning
Nordic Loop was founded with a vision to transform waste management in the Nordic region.
National Recognition
Selected among the Top 20 Startup Ideas in Sweden 2024 by Venture Cup.
MVP Launch
Development and launch of the MVP and onboarding of the first clients.
Market Presence
Established as a recognized player in the circular economy, gaining market visibility and reaching 20 active clients.
Our Goals
Through our platform, we're making a real difference in waste reduction and resource efficiency. Here's the impact we want to make.
Tons of Waste Diverted
Materials that would have ended up in landfills are now being reused and recycled through our platform.
Businesses Connected
Companies across various industries are finding value in each other's waste streams.
Tons of CO₂ Saved
By reducing the need for virgin materials and keeping resources in use, we're cutting carbon emissions.
Ready to Join the Circular Economy?
Whether you have surplus materials to sell or you're looking for sustainable sourcing options, Nordic Loop can help you reduce costs and environmental impact.
