Who Gives A Crap

Who Gives A Crap

Eco-friendly toilet paper; profits fund WASH.

Overview

Who Gives A Crap makes eco-friendly toilet paper, paper towels, and tissues from recycled paper or bamboo, sold mainly online via subscriptions and through retailers. The products are biodegradable and free of inks, dyes, and scents, and are produced without virgin trees. It distinguishes itself by donating 50% of profits to water, sanitation, and hygiene projects and being a certified B Corp, combining business with clear social impact. Its goal is to fund WASH programs in developing countries while growing access to sustainable bathroom paper products.

About Who Gives A Crap

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Why Who Gives A Crap is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Social Impact

Consumer Goods

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$27.1M

Headquarters

Melbourne, Australia

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • UK revenue rose 14% to £52m in June 2025, with retail sales up 42%.
  • Whole Foods added U.S. shelf space in 2024, expanding beyond direct-to-consumer.
  • The company reached $20 million AUD donated and landed TIME100 Companies in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Tesco discounted 12 Mega Rolls to £8.50, compressing premium pricing power.
  • Andrex at 22p and Cushelle at 25p undercut Who Gives A Crap's 30p sheets.
  • Supermarket private labels can copy sustainability claims, turning subscription economics into a commodity fight.

What makes Who Gives A Crap unique

  • Who Gives A Crap built a charity-first toilet paper brand around 50% profit donations.
  • Its 2025 Tesco launch put the full household range into 247 UK stores.
  • The brand sells recycled and bamboo paper, separating it from tree-based incumbents.

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Funding

Total Funding

$27.1M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Professional Development Budget

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Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Feb 6th, 2024
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Business News Australia
Dec 6th, 2023
Who Gives A Crap brings on first investors with $41.5m raise

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