Sherlock Waste
Application that allows employees to report and jointly solve frustrating problems and share ideas to constantly increase job satisfaction and company efficiency.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | investor | €0.0 | round |
N/A | Seed | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
| EUR | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % growth | - | 406 % | 264 % | - |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % EBITDA margin | (998 %) | (152 %) | (39 %) | - |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % profit margin | (1036 %) | (290 %) | (91 %) | - |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Source: Company filings or news article
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Sherlock Waste, operating under the legal entity Sellvant Sp. z o.o., provides a SaaS-based platform designed to foster a culture of continuous improvement within companies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Wroclaw, Poland, the company targets a range of industries including manufacturing, logistics, retail, and business services. The firm is led by CEO and Co-founder Bartosz Długokęcki. Sherlock Waste has secured early-stage VC funding from investors including Pracuj Ventures, ShapeVC, and Accelpoint.
The core of the business is a workforce engagement application that empowers employees to identify and report workplace issues, such as process inefficiencies, safety hazards, or equipment failures. This system functions as an internal social network where employees can submit problems, suggest solutions, and vote on the priority of issues, turning potential frustrations into actionable improvements. The platform digitizes audits, manages technical and service requests, and utilizes gamification to boost employee engagement and recognize active contributors. For management, the platform offers a real-time dashboard with analytics and rankings, providing clear insight into the most pressing operational challenges and innovative ideas sourced directly from their teams.
The business model is based on providing this system to clients, which include notable companies like L'Oréal, Decathlon, Franke, and Hitachi Vantara. By facilitating a direct channel for bottom-up communication, Sherlock Waste helps organizations enhance process efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve employee satisfaction and safety. The platform is scalable, serving both small businesses and large multinational corporations, and includes features like a multilingual translator to support international teams.
Keywords: employee engagement, continuous improvement, process optimization, waste reduction, idea management, problem reporting, operational efficiency, workplace innovation, SaaS, B2B, kaizen, lean management, suggestion system, employee feedback, safety reporting, gamification, process improvement, workflow automation, digital audits, frustration management, Sellvant