• UAE-based refurbished electronics marketplace Revibe has closed its Series A of $7 million in a round co-led by ISAI and Resonance and featuring Kima Ventures and Edouard Mendy.
• Revibe, established in 2022 by Abdessamad Benzakour and Hamza Iraqui, is a B2C marketplace specialising in refurbished electronics operating across four countries, including KSA, UAE, Kuwait, and South Africa.
• With its latest infusion of funds, Revibe will now work to accelerate and consolidate its expansion in emerging markets while investing in expanding its customer care and quality assurance teams.
• This round adds to the $2.3 million the firm raised in seed funding last year.

Press release:

In less than two years since its launch, UAE-founded Revibe, the leader in guarantee-backed refurbished tech, has marked another milestone, having recently closed its Series A of $7 million in a round co-led by ISAI and Resonance and featuring prominent investors such as Kima Ventures and Edouard Mendy. This follows a year of strong revenue growth for the company. The fresh infusion of funds now strongly positions Revibe as the leader in the MENA region’s $6 billion refurbished consumer electronics segment.

Commenting on the drivers of the company’s success, Revibe co-founder Abdessamad Benzakour said, “Buoyed by clear and commendable government visions and initiatives, an increasingly sustainability-orientated society, and cost-conscious consumerism, the market for pre-loved tech is set to accelerate to $20 billion within a decade. While our ability to deliver like-new devices at 30% to 70% below their retail price points is undoubtedly appealing, it is our unmatched quality assurance that sets us apart, earning us a loyal and ever-expanding customer base.”

After securing $2.3 million in seed funding last year, Revibe—which at launch focused on smartphones and laptops—considerably expanded its category of offerings, adding gaming, accessories, and smartwatches. To elevate customer convenience and deliver a slicker and more streamlined purchasing experience, the company also invested in delivering dedicated iOS and Android apps. 

As it progresses steadily towards its goal of being the region’s ‘trusted marketplace for refurbished tech’, Revibe maintains customer satisfaction as its north star. The company’s comprehensive 1-year warranty, free shipping and returns, 10-day return policy, and human-led and AI 24x7 customer support have resonated strongly with consumers, yielding sales of over 80 thousand refurbished devices over the last two years. This has translated not only to savings of over $14 million for customers but also over 4 million kg of CO2 emissions and 960 million litres of water being saved.

With its latest infusion of funds, Revibe will now work to accelerate and consolidate its expansion in emerging markets while investing in expanding its customer care and quality assurance teams. Hamza Iraqui, Revibe’s other co-founder, highlighted, “Our revenue growth proves that we have a sound business model that addresses a clear market need in emerging markets. We are especially proud to stand as proof that a sustainability-focused enterprise can be a win-win endeavour, turning over positive unit economics while delivering compelling value to customers. These will continue to be the pillars of our strategy as we expand steadily across other geographies.”

“We are thrilled to invest in the leading B2C marketplace for refurbished electronics in the region. This venture reflects our commitment to supporting innovative solutions that enhance accessibility and sustainability in consumer technology. We are happy to already witness a significant growth of the company since our investment earlier this year—with healthy unit economics,” commented William Vermont, principal at ISAI.

Maxime Le Dantec, Partner at Resonance, added, “Revibe is one of the fastest-growing startups we’ve had the privilege to support through Resonance, and today we’re proud to double down on our investment. As the leading electronic refurbishment marketplace in the MENA region, Revibe is poised to expand its reach globally, with a bold ambition to become the #1 player in developing markets. They are tackling an impressive US$30 billion market opportunity with remarkable execution."