Who we are
Our story is more than a few numbers, but here are some important ones.
Our services
Verified Refurbished by Back Market
Verified Refurbished means premium refurbished tech guaranteed by a minimum 25-point inspection, conducted by industry professionals, in perfect working condition.
We only work with the top quality refurbishers
Our rigorous vetting process means that only the best refurbishers can sell on our platform.
On average, we only accept 1 out of every 3 refurbishers who apply to sell on Back Market.
By the numbers
Getting more out of each device with Trade-in
We provide consumers with a better choice for their old tech when they are ready to move on.
Our Trade-in program is a circular economy that helps devices live longer — and stops old tech from ending up in landfills (or sitting in your junk drawer).
Tech that’s priced for what it can do, not for being new
We believe in making tech affordable for everyone. That’s why the tech on Back Market is up to 70% less than new, with the perks we think should be obvious — like 30 days to change your mind, a 1-year warranty, and the ability to add insurance.
Our impact
Tech that helps the planet
With Verified Refurbished by Back Market, we have a choice to do better for the planet — while still getting the tech we need.
A refurbished smartphone uses 92% less raw materials*, 86% less water*, generates 89% less e-waste*, and puts 92% less carbon* emissions into our atmosphere compared to brand new. And that’s just on average.
We’re a certified B-Corp
Sure, we’re excited to have this official title, but it’s just one stop on our endless journey to bring more sustainability to tech. After all, sustainability doesn’t stop — or start — at “B.” As a leader in the tech industry, with a reputation for promoting circularity and social responsibility, we’re consistently looking ahead to improve both our internal and external impact.
We’ve prevented 1m tons of CO2eCommitted to our community
From creating long-term partnerships with organizations that are fighting to clean up e-waste, tackling the digital divide, or reporting on our own environmental impact, we’re striving to be a responsible and thoughtful part of our communities. Every individual Back Maker is given the tools to make their personal impact bigger — from paid time off to volunteer to supporting a former Back Maker’s journey toward building a sustainable food system within office culture.
Partners
Funding raised to date
Since we were founded in 2014, Back Market has raised over $1 billion from top investors around the world to advance our mission to be the recognized global leader in verified refurbished technology and circularity.
Our Investors
- Aglae Ventures
- Eurazeo
- General Atlantic
- Goldman Sachs
- Sprints Capital
- Generation Investment Management
- Daphni
“The support and confidence of our investors, together with our growing customer base and network of sellers, marks an important step in Back Market’s journey, and more importantly, for the circular economy as a whole.” |
| Thibaud Hug de Larauze, CEO and Co-founder |
