Badili
Nairobi, Kenya
◆ Total Raised
$2.1M
◆ Stage
pre-seed
◆ Location
Nairobi, Kenya
◆ Founded
2021
◆ Team size
51-200
◆ Links
◆ About Badili
Kenya-based smartphone re-commerce startup that facilitates trade-ins, buybacks, and resale of second-hand smartphones across Africa.
◆ What sets it apart
Badili combines device aggregation, refurbishment, and resale with warranty-backed refurbished phones sold at a lower price than new devices. [3][5][7]
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
Modelmarketplace
CustomerConsumers and phone owners in East Africa who want to buy affordable refurbished smartphones or sell/trade in used devices
◆ Notable
- Raised $2.1M pre-seed funding in 2022
- Raised $400K debt financing from Proparco in 2025
- Expanded operations across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
◆ Funding rounds
◆ Explore the market
◆ FAQ
What does Badili do?
Kenya-based smartphone re-commerce startup that facilitates trade-ins, buybacks, and resale of second-hand smartphones across Africa.
Where is Badili based?
Badili is based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2021.
How much has Badili raised?
Badili has raised $2.1M in tracked funding and is currently at the pre-seed stage.
Who has invested in Badili?
Investors in Badili include Venture Catalysts, V&R Africa, Grenfell holdings, SOSV, Inflection Point Ventures and Proparco.