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NorthLadder

Dubai, AE · Founded 2020 · 138 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Northladder operates a trade-in platform for devices that automates assessments, connects sellers to multiple buyers, and ensures sustainable device renewal. The platform serves retailers and enterprises looking to optimize device trade-in programs with comprehensive operational and technical support.

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Founders & leadership

NorthLadder was founded in 2020 by Sandeep Shetty and Pishu Ganglani.

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Sandeep ShettyinCofounder & CEO at NorthLadderSandeep Shetty held senior leadership roles at McKinsey, GE Capital, and Careem (Uber's subsidiary), where he managed the ride-hailing business before its $3.1B acquisition. He holds engineering and MBA degrees from IIT and IIM India, and previously founded a banking shared services company and a second-hand device marketplace operating across 21 countries.
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Pishu GanglaniinFounder and President2018–2023Ganglani brings over two decades of experience in financial services and operations, having held senior roles at McKinsey, MetLife, Reuters, and EmiratesNBD, and previously founded a fintech platform focused on credit and asset trading. He has managed teams across the Middle East and Asia, with functional expertise in risk management and operations transformation.

Investors · 6

DFF VenturesAmsterdam · $275K – $2.8M
VentureSouqAbu Dhabi · $250K – $50M
BECO Capitalreported · 3 sourcesDubai · $905K – $60M

Also in the syndicate · 3

CE-VenturesTali VenturesVenture Souq

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$20M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2022–2024

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Stc’s Tali Ventures Invests US$10M in NorthLadder’s Series Ben.incarabia.com · Nov 2024NorthLadder Raised $10 Million Series B Funding to Drive Global Expansion and Sustainabilityrasmal.com · Nov 2024Dubai's NorthLadder Raises $10M In Series B Fundingforbesmiddleeast.com · Nov 2024UAE's NorthLadder raises $10m in funding to support growth - The Technology Expressthetechnologyexpress.com · May 2022UAE's NorthLadder raises $10m through convertible notes and venture capital financing | The Nationalthenationalnews.com · May 2022Northladder secures $10mln through a convertible note led by CE-Ventures - Crescent Enterprisescrescententerprises.com

Frequently asked questions

What does NorthLadder do?
Northladder operates a trade-in platform for devices that automates assessments, connects sellers to multiple buyers, and ensures sustainable device renewal. The platform serves retailers and enterprises looking to optimize device trade-in programs with comprehensive operational and technical support.
Who founded NorthLadder?
NorthLadder was founded by Sandeep Shetty, Pishu Ganglani in 2020.
Who are NorthLadder's investors?
NorthLadder's investors include DFF Ventures, VentureSouq, BECO Capital.
How much funding has NorthLadder raised?
NorthLadder has disclosed $20M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is NorthLadder headquartered?
NorthLadder is headquartered in Dubai, AE.