Jochem Cuppen
Founder
Re:first B.V.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Hi I'm Jochem Cuppen, founder of Re:first - we build circular take-back ventures in partnership with producers.
My organisation
Re:first is a technology company developing solutions that support producers and brands to realize more value with circular take-back programs through smart reuse, refurbishment and recycling.
We explore and develop solutions and turn them into actual ventures in partnership with the producers that we work with.
We currently have programs active in:
Lubricants: building take-back system for used lubricant oils, Composites: taking back composite waste from windturbines, production waste and turning it into new infrastructural products like bridgedeck planks, Powertools: development of state-of-the-art take-back programs and refurbishing factory for powertools, PV-Installations: providing end-to-end management of disposal of large PV-installations and ensuring circular processing through re-use and high-end recycling partners
We are always looking for technology partners for these projects. Additionally we are open to other producers that are looking to build solutions for taking back their products.
About me
Jochem is the founder of Re:first and has a background in waste management, circular economy, innovation, startups and venture capital and international business. Previously he was a partner in Unknown Group, a venture capital and innovation advisory group based in the Hague and Singapore. As part of this group he developed a global startup platform called Get in the Ring, which he expanded into 110 countries. Next to that he worked as managing director of Skelex, where he sold exoskeletons in 24 countries around the world.