Back Market

Back Market (operating at backmarket.com) is a global marketplace platform engineered for sustainable technology consumption. Founded in 2014 by Thibaud Hug de Larauze, Quentin Le Brouster, and Vianney Vaute and headquartered in Paris, France, Back Market disrupts the tech industry by offering professionally refurbished devices as a viable alternative to new products. Under the hood, the platform combines rigorous refurbishment standards, certified quality checks, and a curated inventory of pre-owned electronics—including smartphones, laptops, and accessories—while extending warranties and free shipping to bridge the gap between affordability and reliability. This allows consumers to access high-quality tech at significant discounts (up to 70% off new prices) while reducing electronic waste and carbon emissions by up to 90% compared to new devices. Backed by over $1 billion in funding from top global investors, Back Market has scaled to €3.5 billion in GMV by 2025, serving 17 million customers and positioning itself as a leader in the circular economy for technology.