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Finnish startup Swappie, an online marketplace for buying and selling refurbished smartphones, today announces closing a €35.8 million Series B funding round. Participants in the round included TESI, alongside existing investors Lifeline Ventures, Reaktor Ventures, and Inventure, bringing the total amount raised by Swappie to €42.5 million. The funding will be used to accelerate Swappie’s international… …

Helsinki-based Swappie raises €35.8 million to bring the circular smartphone economy to the masses Read More »

Today Grover, the German tech subscription company, is launching its service in the Netherlands, bringing flexible tech subscriptions to Dutch gadget lovers and those looking for an on-demand alternative to purchasing and financing consumer tech. Dutch customers can rent more than 1,300 products from Grover’s portfolio, at Grover’s customary rental periods of 1, 3, 6… …

Berlin-based Grover launches its circular economy tech rental platform in the Netherlands Read More »

Today Vinted, Europe’s largest online C2C marketplace dedicated to second-hand fashion, has announced the acquisition of United Wardrobe, the largest second-hand fashion platform in the Netherlands. The transaction will enable the combined group to accelerate its rapid expansion to new markets and extend its international footprint. With a combined member base of 34 million buyers… …

Lithuanian unicorn Vinted acquires Dutch startup United Wardrobe to make second-hand fashion the first choice in Europe Read More »