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Revent
Techstars '23New Castle, US · Founded 2022 · 17 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
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Revent sells premium refurbished electronic devices and offers flexible device rental plans aimed at small businesses looking to reduce upfront costs. It also provides re-commerce services for returns management, product grading, and liquidation to help recover value from returned goods.
Also known as Revent UAE
Investors · 7
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Also in the syndicate · 5
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$900K disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2022–2024
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Company profile
researched Sep 2026Revent operates an online store for pre-owned and refurbished consumer electronics aimed at the MENA region, currently serving the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Its catalogue is centred on Apple hardware, including iPhone models such as the iPhone 12 mini, 12 Pro Max, 14 Plus, 14 Pro and 15 Pro, alongside MacBook, iPad and Samsung mobile categories, with products listed in multiple storage capacities and colour options and priced in AED.
Each device is sold under a set of standardised assurances: an 80-plus point "TrueCheck" inspection process, a guaranteed minimum of 85% battery health, a 12-month Revent warranty, and a seven-day return window with a money-back guarantee. The UAE site offers free delivery on orders above AED 200, express regional delivery across the UAE and Saudi Arabia in one to three business days, card and Apple Pay payment, and an English/Arabic interface. An AI-assisted shopping assistant lets customers describe a budget, preferred model or intended use and returns a matching certified device.
Business model
Revent sells certified refurbished devices directly to consumers through its own e-commerce storefront, bundling inspection, warranty and return guarantees with each unit.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography, history
Market position
An early-stage, pre-seed company with a team of between one and ten people, marketing itself as an online destination for trusted pre-owned electronics in the MENA region.
Positioning rests on standardised certification and after-sales terms for refurbished hardware: an 80+ point TrueCheck inspection, a guaranteed 85%+ battery health level, a 12-month warranty and a seven-day return policy.
Technology
The storefront includes an AI assistant that recommends certified devices based on a shopper's stated budget, model preference or intended use, and a documented "TrueCheck" inspection checklist of more than 80 points used to certify hardware functionality and battery health.
Go-to-market
Consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia buying refurbished smartphones, tablets and laptops, including buyers seeking lower-cost Apple and Samsung devices.
Geography
Listed locations include Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Al Mizhar Fourth, Area 4) and New Castle, Delaware, USA. Commercial operations cover the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with express delivery across the Emirates and KSA in one to three business days.
History
Founded in 2022; listed on the Techstars job board with operations in Dubai and New Castle, Delaware.
Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
▸Research sources · 8
primary sources listed
- Revent UAE | Buy Certified Refurbished iPhones, Laptops & Tablets in Dubaiuae.revent.store · web
8 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Revent do?
- Revent is an online seller of certified refurbished consumer electronics serving the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- Who are Revent's investors?
- Revent's investors include Techstars, European Investment Fund.
- How much funding has Revent raised?
- Revent has disclosed $900K raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Revent headquartered?
- Revent is headquartered in New Castle, US.