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Fairphone

The Netherlands, NL · Founded 2013 · 211 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Fairphone manufactures modular smartphones designed to be repaired, upgraded, and used for longer lifecycles. The company serves consumers who prioritize durability, sustainability, and fair labor practices, with a focus on reducing e-waste and ensuring ethical supply chains.

Founders & leadership

RVRaymond van Eck
Raymond van EckCEOHe holds an INSEAD education and has developed expertise in general management, customer experience, and digital innovation across international markets.
CHChandler Hatton
Chandler HattonCTOChandler Hatton holds engineering degrees from MIT and TU Delft, an Executive MBA from INSEAD, and brings experience in hardware and software product development, manufacturing operations, and growth strategy across startups, mid-market, and multinational companies in Europe, Asia, and Africa. He joined Fairphone as CTO in November 2024.
OVOscar Visser
Oscar VisserCFOHe brings experience in finance strategy, business control, risk management, and operations across professional services and logistics-oriented industries.
RSRutger Sneep
Rutger SneepCCORutger Sneep is Chief Commercial Officer at Fairphone, where he leads commercial strategy, global sales, marketing, and customer experience functions for the company's modular smartphone business.
BV
Bas van AbelFounder
TW
Tessa WerninkFounder

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Frequently asked questions

What does Fairphone do?
Fairphone manufactures modular smartphones designed to be repaired, upgraded, and used for longer lifecycles. The company serves consumers who prioritize durability, sustainability, and fair labor practices, with a focus on reducing e-waste and ensuring ethical supply chains.
Who are Fairphone's investors?
Fairphone's investors include Bethnal Green Ventures, StartGreen Capital, DOEN Participaties, Invest-NL, Quadia.
Where is Fairphone headquartered?
Fairphone is headquartered in The Netherlands, NL.