'Proof that our business model is solid' – Refurbed breaks even after €2B in sales
20 juni 2025
10:45
While many circular economy startups are still burning through cash, Austrian refurbished tech marketplace Refurbed has just reached profitability.
Founder Peter Windischhofer spoke with Impact Loop about how they got there – and where they’re headed next.
Founder Peter Windischhofer spoke with Impact Loop about how they got there – and where they’re headed next.
Refurbed, the Vienna-based marketplace for refurbished electronics, claims it’s now profitable on a monthly basis – a milestone few in its category have reached. Founded in 2017, the company has grown fast across Europe and is now operating in eleven countries.
Its business model? Selling second-hand gadgets – from phones and laptops to kitchen appliances and e-bikes – that have been professionally restored and re-sold online.