We know that producing electronics takes a terrible toll on the environment, from extracting and refining rare metals to fabricating and assembling new products. And buying new phones and computers takes a heavy toll on our wallets, especially now.
The easiest way to help the planet and save money is to go circular and shop for used electronics instead. But one of the biggest hurdles in buying anything pre-owned is quality assurance. Put simply: No one wants to buy something that doesn’t live up to expectations.
That’s where Back Market, an online electronics marketplace that works with more than 1,000 refurbishing specialists worldwide, comes in. The six-year-old company, which announced a $120 million fundraising round backed by Goldman Sachs, Aglaé Ventures, and others earlier this month, is on a mission to make buying used electronics safe, quick, and easy.
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