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We are refurbed
Refurbed is an online marketplace for more sustainable alternatives to conventional products. Our mission is to rethink new and change the way we consume. Refurbed is active in seven markets across Europe: Ireland, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Sweden and the Netherlands.
In 2017, Peter Windischhofer, Kilian Kaminski and Jürgen Riedl came together to tackle the sobering truth about the electronics industry: Every year, approximately 50 million tons of e-waste is generated worldwide. (1) This harrowing fact is an essential part of our founding story - because one of the ways to reduce the environmental impact of electronics is to give devices a second life via refurbishment.
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OUR MARKETPLACE
There are now nearly 25,000 products available at refurbed.
In addition to the most popular smartphones, tablets and laptops, we have expanded our range to offer consumers a broader range of day-to-day electronics, from household and kitchen appliances such as coffee makers, vacuum cleaners and mixers, through to audio devices, smartwatches and monitors. Refurbed devices are more affordable than new devices, costing up to 40% less. Additionally, refurbed offers a minimum 12-month warranty, with a 30-day free trial, and has been awarded for our outstanding customer service on multiple occasions.
Refurbed devices cost up to 40 % less than new bought product.
304,608 t
1,001 t
104 bn l
> 6.6 Mil.
CO2e SAVED*
E-WASTE SAVED
WATER SAVED*
TREES PLANTEED**
Since 2017, we've achieved
Savings compared to purchasing new
**We plant one tree for every product sold with our partners
CO2
Why are refurbed products more sustainable?
The products you find at refurbed are completely renewed, allowing them to have another life cycle. This process itself increases the sustainability of the devices, as only minimal electronic waste is generated, CO2 and water are saved. And we have also proven this together with the Fraunhofer Institute: For example, a whole 80% of CO2 is saved with a refurbed smartphone, compared to a new one.
In addition, we are committed to additional environmental projects with the aim of achieving social and ecological impact in disadvantaged regions of the world.
Furthermore, we are a member of EUREFAS, the European Refurbishment Association. Together with the other members, we are committed to drafting legislative proposals on Right to Repair, eco-design and related issues to create a legislative basis for a more sustainable electronics industry.
In 2017, Peter Windischhofer, Kilian Kaminski and Jürgen Riedl came together with the goal of revolutionising the electronics industry. Kilian and Peter knew each other from their master's studies; Peter then worked at McKinsey, where he advised substantial eCommerce companies. At the same time, Kilian was head of Amazon's Certified Refurbished Program and New Key Account Manager for the largest electronics retailers at Amazon Germany. Jürgen had already successfully founded several start-ups, and so he joined with his technical know-how, to build the refurbed platform.
In the following six years, refurbed grew from a team of three people to over 300 employees.
Our vision: to make consumption more sustainable. Because the consequences of our consumption are fatal: far too much CO2 emitted, far too much water used - and waste everywhere. That's why we want to rethink consumption. Re-use, renew, refurbish. Rethink New. Refurbed.
Our founding story
Latest News
We want to revolutionise consumption by helping consumers understand the impact of refurbishment - read about how we do this below
refurbed Closes $57mn Series C, Investment Round to Support Growing Demand for Refurbished Electronics
refurbed Hits a New Milestone of € 1 Billion Worth of Refurbished Tech Sales
refurbed and Fraunhofer Institute Unveil Groundbreaking Model Calculating the Environmental Impact of almost 10,000 Consumer Electronics.
refurbed Partners with Irish Supplier TekEir to meet Irish Customers' Sustainable Tech Demands
Seven Thousand Native Trees Planted in Ireland Since refurbed's Partnership with Reforest Nation
refurbed Launches a Sustainable B2B Offering in the Irish Market
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Lifestyle photography
Our goal is to change the way we consume - and make refurbishment a lifestyle. Find all lifestyle photography here.
Our founders
Peter Windischhofer, Jürgen Riedl and Kilian Kaminski founded refurbed in 2017 with the mission of revolutionising the electronics industry. Find their portraits here.
Our C-Suite
Our C-suite is completed with our Chief Financial Officer Daniel Müllerm, our Chief Strategy Officer Schima Labitsch and Chief Marketing Officer Jonny Ng. Download their photos here.
Our management team does not only have a wide range of professional experience and creativity, but also the right spirit. Their diverse values, high standards and international background fit perfectly with our mission and enable us to embark on our ambitious journey of growth and transformation. You can download their photos here.
Our leadership team
In the media
The refurbed story is covered in top tier media in each of our markets
The Irish Times: Online refurbished technology marketplace refurbed closes €54m fundraising
07.11.2023
29.11.2023
Irish Tech News: REFURBED NATIONAL SURVEY: 97% ANTICIPATING STRESS WHILE BUYING GIFTS FOR LOVED ONES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
29.11.2023
Business and Finance: 60 seconds with Padraig Power, Senior Marketing Manager: Global Operations & Ireland at refurbed
23.08.2023
Irish Examiner: Bargain Hunter: an air fryer for less than €50 and an Apple MacBook for €645
17.08.2023
Irish Independent: Parents can cut back to school costs with refurbished electronic devices
23.02.2023
Silicon Republic: refurbed pivots its refurbished tech towards Irish businesses
AWARDS
Nominations
& Awards
2023
ESG INNOVATION AWARD
This award recognises ground-breaking projects/initiatives that have significantly advanced Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.
2022
TRIGOS AWARD
The TRIGOS prize is an Austrian award for responsible business. refurbed won in the category "Social Innovation & Future Challenge".
2023
EY Scale-Up of the Year
The EY Scale-up Award is a competition for start-ups that is looking for the scale-ups of tomorrow.
2022
Green Innovation Award
The award honors retail companies for the use of outstanding, innovative solutions; refurbed won the award in the "Green Innovation" category.
2022
LinkedIn Top 2022 Award
The award recognizes companies that face economic challenges, continue to develop new ideas and attract top talent.
2021
GEWINN Young Entrepreneur
Winners are chosen based on the originality and quality of the business idea, corporate strategy, customer orientation, environmental compatibility and technical implementation of the concepts. refurbed came in third overall.
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