What Reconome does

Reconome is a UK-based IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and digital inclusion provider, founded in 2018 in London by CEO Nick Rawkins. The company collects, securely data-erases, refurbishes, and repurposes surplus IT equipment from enterprise and public sector clients, with named customers spanning financial services (LGT, Gatehouse Bank), legal (Bates Wells), telecommunications (VM-O2, Cellnex), utilities (Thames Water), and education (TKAT multi-academy trust, St Austin's Catholic Primary School). Reconome has held B Corp certification since 2020 and was recognised as Best for the World in the Environment impact area in 2021, ranking in the top 5% of all B Corps globally.

The company's operations are anchored by NIST 800-88 certified data erasure and a documented chain-of-custody system with GPS-tracked transport, CCTV-monitored facilities, barcode-scanned intake, and real-time asset reporting. Reconome holds ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and Cyber Essentials certifications, and is a registered waste carrier with the UK Environment Agency under waste exemption T11. The firm operates an e-commerce channel (recono.me) for refurbished IT sales and offers a Carbon Savings Calculator that quantifies environmental outcomes for clients, with cumulative impact reported at 47,000+ tonnes of e-waste prevented, 180,000+ devices repurposed, 250,000+ lives enhanced, and 12,000+ tonnes of CO2 saved.

Reconome generates revenue through three streams: ITAD service fees from enterprise clients, sales of refurbished IT hardware to businesses, schools, charities, and trade partners, and bespoke digital inclusion engagements. Distribution channels include direct enterprise field sales, the NHS Shared Business Services LINK4 Framework (where Reconome is a named supplier for public sector procurement), and an e-commerce storefront with a 12-month warranty on refurbished devices. Reconome is the exclusive technology partner for Good Things Foundation's National Device Bank and has publicly committed to delivering 85,000 devices to the UK's digitally excluded population, with retained earnings from device processing channelled into digital inclusion programmes.

Name

Reconome

Legal name

Reconome

Website

https://recono.me

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Reconome is a UK-based B Corp providing IT Asset Disposition services to enterprises and public sector organisations, securely refurbishing and reselling or donating surplus IT equipment to fund digital inclusion initiatives for underserved communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Asset Disposition Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Services (Data-Bearing Asset Handling) (BPALAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) & Secure Data Erasure (BPAEAOAK), Electronics Refurbishment, Repair & Reuse (Remarketing/Resale) (BPALAIAD), Electronics & Tech Recommerce (Refurbished Devices) (CRAFAGAC), Reuse & Resale / Recommerce Operations (EUAIANAC)

Keywords

• IT asset disposition
• Refurbished IT equipment
• Digital inclusion services
• ITAD services
• Sustainable IT procurement

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ITAD Services: Reconome securely collects, data-wipes, and repurposes client IT assets, providing environmental and social impact metrics while helping clients meet ESG goals. Revenue is generated through service fees for secure collection, processing, and data destruction, as well as proceeds from remarketing refurbished equipment.
2. Refurbished IT Sales: Reconome sells high-quality refurbished IT equipment (laptops, desktops, tablets, monitors, servers) to businesses, schools, charities, and trade partners. Each device comes with a minimum 12-month warranty. The company also offers a buyback program where organisations can sell their used IT equipment.
3. Digital Inclusion Solutions: Bespoke digital inclusion initiatives for organisations wanting to make a difference, generating proceeds from refurbished equipment to directly fund beneficiary requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Reconome provides IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) services for UK businesses and public sector organisations, securely collecting, data-wiping, refurbishing, and repurposing surplus IT equipment to meet ESG and sustainability goals. It sells high-quality refurbished laptops, desktops, tablets, monitors, and servers with a 12-month warranty to businesses, schools, charities, and trade partners. Through its Digital Inclusion Solutions arm and exclusive technology partnership with Good Things Foundation's National Device Bank, refurbished devices are redistributed to digitally excluded communities.

Product overview

Reconome operates as a circular IT solutions provider offering a unified portfolio of ITAD services, refurbished IT procurement, and digital inclusion solutions. The core offering centers on IT Asset Disposition services that securely collect, data-wipe, and refurbish surplus technology, paired with a marketplace for buying refurbished IT equipment. Digital Inclusion Solutions serve as the social impact arm, channeling repurposed devices to those in need through partnerships with charities and community organizations. The Carbon Savings Calculator complements the service offering by quantifying environmental benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Services Secure, sustainable IT asset disposition service that collects, data-wipes, refurbishes, and repurposes surplus IT equipment while creating social impact through digital inclusion partnerships. Designed for enterprises and public sector organisations that need certified data destruction, ESG reporting, and Scope 3 emissions reductions.
• Buy Refurbished IT Procurement service offering high-quality refurbished IT equipment including laptops, desktops, tablets, monitors, and servers with a 12-month warranty for businesses, schools, charities, and trade partners.
• Digital Inclusion Solutions Service that repurposes technology to drive digital inclusion by partnering with councils, housing associations, education providers, and charities to deliver refurbished devices, digital skills training, and connectivity to underserved communities, including jobseekers, seniors, asylum seekers, and people experiencing poverty.

Quantifiable outcome

• 156+ tonnes of e-waste prevented
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Material FocusflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026Reconome received £567,720 from Material Focus's £1 million Circular Electricals Fund for device refurbishment and circular economy innovation. Selected from 65 applicants as one of four recipients including University College London, British Geological Survey, and Bristol Braille Technology.
• 100% Digital LeedsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026Reconome partnered with 100% Digital Leeds to host the 'Demystifying Devices' webinar focused on understanding device needs for digital inclusion beneficiaries.
• TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 January 2026Three-year retainer partnership providing high-quality refurbished tech to 45 schools within the Trust. Reconome committed to three-year Return to Base warranty, strict quality control, and detailed environmental impact reporting.
• DSPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025DSP partnered with Reconome to repurpose surplus IT devices, with proceeds funding devices for Project Harar in Ethiopia. Devices included tablets, laptops, and connectivity solutions enabling cleft lip/palate treatment delivery.
• CellnexcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Partnership with Cellnex UK and their IT provider Freestyle-TS to refurbish 325 devices and avoid 75 tonnes of CO2 emissions through the National Device Bank. Cellnex is also an official signatory of the IT Reuse for Good Charter.
• Good Things FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReconome is the exclusive technology partner powering the National Device Bank, the UK's leading digital inclusion initiative. They process and refurbish devices distributed through the National Digital Inclusion Network to individuals lacking digital access. The partnership also includes the National Databank for free mobile connectivity.
• NHS Shared Business ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReconome is a named supplier on the NHS LINK4 Framework, providing compliant, sustainable IT solutions to NHS organisations and local authorities.
• ADISA Accredited PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationReconome works with ADISA and ISO accredited partners for IT equipment collection, ensuring satellite tracking, CCTV monitoring, and DBS-checked drivers for secure chain of custody.
• Project HararminorOthersEthiopian charity receiving donated technology from DSP via Reconome to support cleft lip and palate treatment programmes in rural communities.
• Gatehouse BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to sustainably dispose of over 290 electronic devices during office relocation, avoiding 74,506 kg of CO2 emissions and donating equipment to schools and charities.
• Bates WellscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm partnered with Reconome for ethical IT procurement during COVID-19 lockdown, purchasing refurbished equipment for homeworking staff.
• LGTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate banking firm partnered with Reconome for ITAD services with detailed environmental and social impact reporting.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EOL IT Services: UK-based IT Asset Disposition and refurbished IT provider serving enterprise and public sector clients with secure data destruction and resale. Directly comparable to Reconome on geography, customer profile, and core ITAD/refurbishment offering.
• TechReset: UK ITAD specialist focused on secure data destruction, refurbishment, and resale of enterprise IT assets with social-impact positioning. Closely comparable to Reconome on service mix, certifications, and emphasis on ESG outcomes.
• Circular Computing: UK-based refurbisher of corporate laptops with a circular-economy brand promise. Comparable to Reconome's refurbished-IT sales stream and enterprise buyer profile, particularly in B2B and education channels.
• Tier1 Asset Solutions: UK ITAD provider offering secure data destruction, refurbishment, and remarketing for enterprise and public sector clients. Directly comparable on service portfolio and customer segments.
• GreenIT: UK refurbisher and ITAD provider selling refurbished business IT equipment with environmental impact reporting. Comparable on refurbished resale and circular-economy positioning.
• Computer Disposals Limited: UK IT asset disposal and refurbishment company serving enterprise and public sector with secure data destruction. Directly comparable on core ITAD services and UK enterprise customer base.
• EuroPC: UK-based refurbished IT retailer and corporate refurbisher selling laptops, desktops, and servers. Comparable to Reconome's refurbished-IT sales stream and warranty-backed offering.
• ReStart IT (Recycled IT): UK IT refurbishment and disposal provider with social-impact orientation, distributing refurbished devices to charities and low-income users. Highly comparable on digital-inclusion and refurbishment business model.

Broad incumbents

• Sims Lifecycle Services (Iron Mountain): Global ITAD and reverse-logistics provider operating at scale with enterprise data-centre clients. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping ITAD services with much larger logistics and geographic reach.
• Dataserv: Established ITAD provider offering secure data destruction, refurbishment, and remarketing for enterprise and public sector buyers. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities to Reconome's ITAD core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reconome-digital-inclusion-itad
• Instagraminstagram.com/recono.me
• Xx.com/recono_me
• Facebookfacebook.com/Reconome

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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