Refilled Secures $5.6 Mn Series A to Expand Smart Office Drinks Dispensers and Reduce Plastic Waste

The funding round was led by OIF Ventures, with participation from existing investor Melt Ventures and a personal investment from fund manager David Paradice. The latest investment brings Refilled's total funding to $7.5 million, following its $1.3 million seed round in 2023.

Refilled developed its business from an idea to provide workplaces with convenient alternatives to bottled drinks. The company emerged from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and has gained customers including Google, Meta, Atlassian, Netflix, Uber and Marriott Hotels.

Funding to Support Business Expansion

The Series A funding will support Refilled's growth as it expands its smart beverage dispensing solutions and works towards increasing its presence in international markets.

OIF Ventures investor Oliver Darwin said the company's Refiller machine attracts interest from businesses when they see it operating in an office environment. He added that the investment firm aims to help Refilled scale its operations and achieve its international growth ambitions.

Smart Drinks Dispensers for Modern Workplaces

Refilled's main product, the Refiller, is a smart drinks dispenser that chills and filters tap water. It provides still and sparkling water and allows users to prepare flavoured drinks using Australian-made ingredients.

Customers can also add caffeine, vitamins and electrolytes to their drinks. Each machine can hold enough ingredients to produce the equivalent of more than 7,680 cans.

The system automatically tracks ingredient supplies and reorders them when stocks run low. This model allows Refilled to generate recurring revenue through ingredient supplies after installing its machines.

Growing Customer Base and Sustainability Goals

Refilled has expanded its presence across Australia, securing customers such as Google, Meta and Atlassian. The University of Technology Sydney and the University of Sydney were among its early adopters.

By June 2025, the company had installed 42 machines across Australia and entered Singapore through coworking operator The Working Capitol.

The startup aims to reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles. Its original target was to prevent 100 million plastic bottles from entering landfill by 2030. The company has already reached 1.6 million bottles and now aims to prevent one billion bottles from becoming waste.

Future Product Development

Refilled plans to expand its beverage range by introducing probiotic, protein and collagen-based drinks in 2027.

The company is combining Australian manufacturing, smart dispensing technology and recurring beverage supplies to build its business in the workplace drinks market.

About Refilled

Refilled is an Australian beverage technology startup headquartered in Sydney. Founded by Ryan Nelson, the company develops smart drinks dispensers that provide filtered, still and sparkling water, along with customisable flavoured beverages. Its solutions help workplaces reduce plastic bottle consumption while offering convenient and cost-effective drink options.

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