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Cartlow
A re-commerce initiative built on the bases of helping retailers discard less to save the environment while passing on benefits of savings to the customers
About Cartlow
Cartlow operates in the Middle Eastern market, primarily serving customers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. The company specializes in offering new and pre-loved electronics, gadgets, and home essentials at competitive prices. Cartlow's business model revolves around acquiring open-box and pre-owned items, subjecting them to rigorous quality checks, and then reselling them with up to 12 months warranty. This approach not only provides cost-effective solutions for consumers but also promotes sustainability by reducing electronic waste. The company generates revenue through direct sales on its platform and offers additional discounts and promotions to attract and retain customers. Cartlow's target audience includes budget-conscious consumers looking for reliable electronics and home products at lower prices. The company also provides ongoing support and assistance to ensure a positive shopping experience, encouraging customer loyalty and word-of-mouth referrals.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Employees
- 137
- Open positions
- 5
- Dealroom signal
- 77.1/100
- Industry
- Fashion, Energy
- Sub-industry
- Waste Solution
- Sector
- Energy, Waste Reduction, Second Hand, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Tech, Circular Economy, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Mobile app
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2c
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Aug 2022
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Latest news
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Funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Mar 2025 | $0 | — | Basatne | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jun 2022 | $18M | $72M | AlSulaiman Group | ↗ |
Financials
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Cartlow is 330K monthly website visits, up 106.3% over the last three months. Cartlow's team grew 7% over the past year.
Open positions
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed3 investors entered at this stage
Vision Ventures Capital
Arzan VC
Oman Technology Fund
Series A1 investor entered at this stage
AlSulaiman Group
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Basatne
Microsoft for Startups MEA
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
team presence
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