Revibe Secures $17M to Expand Refurbished Electronics Marketplace Across MENA

Editorial Team

Last updated 25-11-2025

3 min

Revibe secures USD 17 million to fuel regional ambition for refurbished electronics.

Partech leads funding round, highlighting Revibe's data-driven approach and strategic base in Dubai.

The investment aims to enhance product quality and service, boosting expansion across the Gulf.

Revibe focuses on making refurbished devices more affordable, reliable, and sustainable.

The startup is determined to shift perceptions, promoting trust and transparency in the tech market.

Revibe, the UAE-based marketplace for refurbished electronics, has pulled in USD 17 million in fresh funding, a move that should give its regional ambitions a serious boost. The round was led by Partech, with E& Capital, Burda Principal Investments and EQNX also joining in alongside earlier backers. One comment that stood out came from Partech’s General Partner, Cyril Collon, who said the team’s mix of data-driven execution and a clear vision helps set them apart, especially with Egypt operating as the company’s main engine and Dubai serving as its strategic base.

The new capital is expected to help Revibe sharpen its product quality, upgrade its service, and fast-track its expansion across the Gulf and other emerging markets. I reckon that’s spot on for a sector where trust often makes or breaks the whole experience. And believe it or not, refurbished devices still get a bit of side-eye from many buyers, even though the tech behind testing and certification has come a long way.

Revibe was founded in 2022 by Hamza Iraqui and Abdessamad Ben Zakour, who set out to make buying refurbished electronics feel less like a gamble and more like… well… a savvy choice. Their platform blends strict quality checks with competitive pricing and a smoother online journey than what many of us had to deal with even a few years back. I remember chatting with a couple of early-stage founders at an Arageek gathering who were saying that the refurbished market can be a bit of a faff unless someone takes ownership of standards. Revibe seems determined to be that someone.

The startup’s broader mission is to make renewed devices the default option—more affordable, more reliable, and more sustainable. On the flip side, they’re also trying to shift perceptions, connecting customers with certified devices that go through proper testing before reaching anyone’s hands. It’s the kind of trust-through-transparency angle that usually resonates well across the MENA tech scene, especially with younger buyers who care about sustainability but don’t want to break the bank. And yes, I’m chuffed to bits to see more players treating refurbished tech as a real industry rather than a side hustle.

With this funding, Revibe looks set to widen its footprint and strengthen its foothold in markets that are hungry for dependable electronics without premium price tags. If they manage to maintain quality while scaling quickly—definately easier said than done—they could help reshape how people in the region buy their next phone or laptop.

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