Badili

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Badili's platform allows customers to buy refurbished smartphones that have been thoroughly tested and certified for quality. The company also offers a trade-in program, enabling customers to exchange their old devices for credit towards the purchase of a refurbished phone. By providing a reliable and cost-effective alternative to new smartphones, Badili helps customers save money while contributing to environmental sustainability.


Location: Kenya
Website: https://sell.badili.ke/
Sector: Retail
Funding Stage: Venture Round, Venture Round, Pre-Seed, Venture Round, Seed, Debt,
Total Funding ($m): 4.4
# of Founders: 1
Founding Year: 2021
Funding Year: 2025
Status: Active
YearAmountStageInvestors
2022$0.9mVenture RoundSOSV, Uncovered Fund, Niche Capital, Grenfell Holdings
2022$n.amVenture RoundArtha India Ventures (AIV)
2022$2.1mPre-SeedVenture Catalysts, V&R Africa, Grenfell Holdings, SOSV, Angel Investors
2023$n.amVenture RoundRenew Capital
2024$1mSeedE3 Capital, Renew Capital, Grenfell Holdings, Angel investors
2025$0.4mDebtProparco
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Rishabh Lawania
Founder & CEO
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Venture Round $0.9m
SOSV, Uncovered Fund, Niche Capital, Grenfell Holdings

Venture Round $n.am
Artha India Ventures (AIV)

Pre-Seed $2.1m
Venture Catalysts, V&R Africa, Grenfell Holdings, SOSV, Angel Investors

Venture Round $n.am
Renew Capital

Seed $1m
E3 Capital, Renew Capital, Grenfell Holdings, Angel investors

Debt $0.4m
Proparco



News
https://launchbaseafrica.com/2025/03/05/kenyan-startup-badili-secures-funding-to-bridge-digital-divide-and-tackle-e-waste/