Pretred announced a $3 million seed investment to support the scale-up of its manufacturing operations and the launch of its recycled barriers and blocks made from waste materials. The investment was led by HG Ventures, the corporate venture arm of The Heritage Group. Read the full announcement.
This investment marked a major step forward in Pretred’s ability to meet growing demand for sustainable construction products. By expanding U.S.-based recycling and manufacturing capacity, Pretred is able to put more end-of-life tires and plastics to work in real infrastructure applications where durability and performance matter.
Pretred’s barriers recycle tens of thousands of tires per mile of installation while significantly reducing carbon emissions compared to traditional concrete alternatives. The funding helped accelerate Pretred’s transition from early deployments to broader commercial availability across construction, transportation, and public-space projects.
The partnership with HG Ventures reflects a shared commitment to circular materials and infrastructure innovation. For Pretred, the focus is straightforward: turn problematic waste into infrastructure that performs, lasts, and reduces reliance on higher-impact defaults.