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Zension

eCommerce & Marketplaces · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Founded 2016

Platform that provides device subscription, trade-in, buyback, and protection services to promote circularity in the mobile device industry MoreLess

Zension Technologies is a leading subscription e-commerce platform focused on consumer electronics and mobile devices, with operations centered in the GCC region, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Founded in 2018, Zension is pioneering a circular economy approach in the tech industry, aiming to maximize device lifespan and minimize electronic waste. Its core offering, Zaam, enables users to access the latest personal tech devices-such as smartphones, laptops, and wearables-for an affordable monthly fee, with the flexibility to upgrade after 12 months and enjoy unlimited repairs and replacements. This model stands in contrast to traditional ownership, offering greater flexibility and sustainability.

Beyond subscriptions, Zension partners with major retailers to provide buyback, extended warranty, and device protection services, as well as a trade-in program that gives cash for old devices, ensuring they are reused or recycled rather than discarded. The company’s proprietary platform leverages real-time data and predictive analytics to optimize device lifecycle management and pricing, supporting both consumer convenience and environmental responsibility.

With over 1.5 million device subscriptions across 25 cities, Zension has established itself as the largest device services platform in the GCC, trusted by leading brands in the region. Recent funding, including a $30 million Series A round led by Wa’ed Ventures (Saudi Aramco), is fueling further growth and innovation in sustainable tech consumption.

Keywords: subscription e-commerce, circular economy, device trade-in, buyback, extended warranty, device protection, Zaam, mobile devices, sustainability, GCC, tech upgrades, predictive analytics, consumer electronics, e-waste reduction, flexible ownership

Company overview

Zension company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Employees
71
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
55.6
client focusb2csectorConsumer Goodsbusiness modelMarketplace & ecommercesectorConsumer ElectronicssectorWaste ReductionsectorSecond HandsectorSustainable Development GoalssectorElectronicssectorMarketplace & EcommercesectorClimate TechsectorCircular EconomyindustryConsumer Electronics

Valuation & funding

Zension funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES AEquity / VC Jan 2025 $30M $120M Sumitomo · Wa'ed Ventures · Global Ventures
SERIES AEquity / VC Jul 2018 $0 Global Ventures
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Financials

Workforce over time

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YearEmployees
2026 63
2025 71
2024 63
2023 50
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Growth signals

Zension website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Zension is 40 monthly website visits, down 93.3% over the last three months. Zension's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits40 3-month web change-93.3% 1-year team growth0%
Monthly website visits15 observations · Dec 2022–Dec 2024
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Comparisons

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Talent graph

Zension's talent

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Investors

3 investors on Zension's cap table

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Series A 3 investors entered at this stage
Global Ventures
Sumitomo
Wa'ed Ventures

Global footprint

Where Zension has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · Riyadh HQ
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Market sentiment

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