Revibe Secures $7 Million in Series A Funding to Drive Expansion in Emerging Markets
UAE-based Revibe, a leader in refurbished tech devices, has successfully closed its Series A funding round, raising $7 million. The round was co-led by ISAI and Resonance, with participation from notable investors like Kima Ventures and renowned goalkeeper Édouard Mendy.
Exceptional Growth in the Refurbished Electronics Market
Founded in 2022, Revibe operates as a B2C marketplace for refurbished consumer electronics. Currently present in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and South Africa, the company is strategically positioned to cater to emerging markets, valued at $6 billion across the MENA region.
This funding follows a year of strong revenue growth, solidifying Revibe’s position as a key player in this rapidly growing sector.
Expanding Product Range and Enhancing User Experience
Following last year’s $2.3 million seed round, Revibe broadened its offerings to include:
- New categories such as gaming, accessories, and smartwatches, after initially focusing on smartphones and laptops.
- Improved shopping experience through dedicated apps on iOS and Android, providing seamless access to its products.
Over the past two years, Revibe achieved remarkable results, including:
- Sales of over 80,000 refurbished devices.
- $14 million in savings passed on to customers.
- 4 million kg reduction in CO₂ emissions.
- 960 million liters of water conserved.
Investing in Regional Expansion
With this new funding, Revibe aims to accelerate its growth in emerging markets, focusing on:
- Enhancing customer service teams to ensure a smooth and satisfying experience.
- Strengthening quality assurance through advanced inspection and refurbishment processes.
In this regard, Hamza El Iraqi, Co-founder of Revibe, stated:
“Our revenue growth highlights the effectiveness of our business model in addressing a clear need in emerging markets. We are proud to demonstrate how sustainability-focused businesses can achieve economic success while delivering exceptional value to customers. These pillars will remain central to our strategy as we expand into new geographies.”
A Transformative Step Towards Sustainability
Revibe underscores its commitment to sustainability by recycling tech devices, reducing electronic waste, and offering cost-effective, eco-friendly solutions for consumers. The company continues to enhance its infrastructure to drive operational efficiency and scale its presence across the region.
The success of this funding round reflects growing investor confidence in Revibe’s ability to deliver a tangible impact in the consumer electronics market, further positioning the company as a key player in driving both economic and environmental sustainability.
