Vendi Company Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: Vendi
- Mission of the Company: To make peer-to-peer marketplaces a trusted and mainstream activity, enabling people to buy and sell devices at the best prices, while stretching the lifecycle of their electronic goods to reduce electronic waste.
- When was the Company Founded and by Whom: Vendi was founded in 2018 by ex-Cisco employees Anil Rao (CTO) and Pablo Gonzalez-Iglesias (CEO).
- Key People in the Company:
- Pablo Gonzalez-Iglesias: CEO and Co-Founder
- Anil Rao: CTO and Co-Founder
- Javier Antunez: Chief Marketing Officer
- Where the Company is Headquartered: United House, North Road, N7 9DP, London, UK
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue of the Company: No information is available
- What the Company is Known For: Vendi is known for its secure and efficient online marketplace for buying and selling new and refurbished tech, using a rigorous verification process to ensure trust and quality.
Products
- What Products Do They Offer:
- Phones
- Tablets
- Smartwatches
- Headphones
- High Level Description of the Product:
- Vendi specializes in offering premium tech devices from the secondary market at competitive prices. Devices are either brand new, slightly used, or refurbished.
- Key Features of Each of the Products:
- Buying Features:
- Secure payments
- In-hand verification
- Free delivery
- Selling Features:
- Same-day payment
- Best price match
- Free postage
- Devices undergo an 80-point check using a meticulous authentication system to ensure quality.
Recent Developments
- What Are the Recent Developments in the Company:
- In 2020, Vendi successfully raised £600k from angel investors and Sustainable Ventures to expand its operations and secure its marketplace.
- What Are the New Products Launched: No information is available
- What Are the New Features Added to Existing Products: No information is available
- Any New Partnerships: Vendi has partnered with Sustainable Ventures to further align with values of sustainability and marketplace security.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of Vendi, focusing on its mission, products, and the innovations it has brought to the marketplace for second-hand technology.