It’s a choice we’ve all been faced with – try to fix it, or just throw it out and get a new one. When it comes to household appliances, this choice becomes a bit more difficult as these are often higher-priced items that can be as harmless as a belt that needs replacing.
Then there’s the process of countless hours of YouTube watching to try to diagnose the problem, crossing your fingers to hope you got it right, and then sourcing the right part. Wait, where the heck do I even find a belt for a Bosch Series 6 WQG245R9GB?
Well if you’re in France (and soon to be Germany, Spain and Portugal) you’re in luck because Spareka will not only help you source that part, ship it to you and, here’s the kicker, a training session too Have a specialist guide you through the repair process via video call.
Founded in 2012, the startup has closed a €11 million Series B funding round, with Caisse des Depots et Consignations (CDC) joining the company as a new investor, while existing investor Demeter continues to support the company financially.
The fresh capital is expected to continue and accelerate the company’s growth as it prepares for a pan-European expansion that will be launched in Germany, Spain and Portugal.
Since 2012, more than 1 million customers have repaired their devices through Spareka, a figure the company says equates to 41,000 tons of CO2 avoided, equivalent to 16,400 round-trip trips from Paris to New York.
Financially, Spareka reports that revenue figures hit €10 million in revenue in 2022, representing a 166% growth in marketplace figures and a 128% increase in video conferencing revenue.
tech.eu
https://tech.eu/2023/03/08/spareka-fixes-eur11-million-to-help-diyers-repair-home-appliances/