BlackBelt SmartPhone Defence

Name

BlackBelt SmartPhone Defence

Legal name

Blackbelt360 Global Limited

Website

https://blackbeltdefence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Device Lifecycle Management Software

akta.pro primary industry

Endpoint & Mobile Asset Management (UEM/MDM Asset Controls) (BPAEAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mobile Device Management & Security for Tablets/Ultrabooks (MDM/UEM, Device Encryption) (HDACAMAN)

Keywords

• Data erasure software
• Device diagnostics software
• IT asset disposition
• Mobile device refurbishment
• Warehouse management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Coventry

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription: Software platform sold as a subscription service with cloud configuration, 24/7 support, and custom onboarding included. Pricing is quote-based for enterprise customers requiring tailored configurations.
2. License Sales: Perpetual licensing options may be available for enterprise deployments requiring on-premise installation rather than cloud-based access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BlackBelt SmartPhone Defence (operating as Blackbelt360) develops and sells a cloud-based software platform that provides certified data erasure, device diagnostics, grading, and warehouse management for smartphones, tablets, computers, and wearables. The platform is used by device refurbishers, resellers, ITAD providers, and retailers to process, test, and securely wipe mobile and computing devices at scale, ensuring compliance with global data protection standards.

Product overview

Blackbelt360 is a unified software platform designed for electronic device retailers, refurbishers, ITAD providers, and supply chain services to process, refurbish, and resell mobiles and computers at scale. The platform operates as a portfolio of integrated modules spanning the device lifecycle: DataWipe (certified data erasure for mobile, computer, and Apple Watch), Diagnostics (comprehensive testing for mobile, computer, and AirPods), Trade-In (multi-channel device acquisition), Retail (refurbishment and resale operations), and WMS (warehouse management with marketplace integration). The platform supports iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, and is certified compliant with R2v3, ADISA, NIST 800-88, NIS 2018, and GDPR standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DataWipe: Certified data erasure software for smartphones, tablets, computers, and Apple Watch.
• Diagnostics
• Trade-In
• BlackbeltRetail
• WatchWipe
• Blackbelt Elements

Products and services

• DataWipe
• DataWipe for Computer Secure data erasure software for Windows and Mac computers, providing certified compliance with NIST 800-88 and other global data protection standards.
• WatchWipe Specialized data erasure solution for Apple Watch devices, ensuring complete and certified data removal.
• Diagnostics for Mobile Fast, accurate diagnostics and testing solution for smartphones and tablets at volume, providing full device history and repair schedules.
• Diagnostics for Computer Comprehensive diagnostics solution for Windows and Mac computers, enabling efficient screening and repair identification.
• Diagnostics for AirPods Diagnostics solution for AirPods devices enabling testing and analysis of audio and functional performance.
• Trade-In Streamlined device trade-in solution for retailers and resellers across multiple channels, enabling efficient processing and valuation.
• Retail Comprehensive device refurbishment and resale operations solution for in-store and online retail environments, maximizing asset value.
• WMS (Warehouse Management Software) Warehouse Management Software for ITAD operations with marketplace integration, supporting streamlined processing of devices at scale.

Quantifiable outcome

• TMT First reports ability to process over 1 million devices using Blackbelt360's platform, demonstrating scalability for enterprise operations.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TMT FirstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership where TMT First uses Blackbelt360's platform to process over 1 million devices. TMT First credits the partnership with enabling scalability and innovation in the telecoms industry, with Blackbelt providing API integration and advanced data erasure capabilities. Working closely together, TMT First has been able to navigate complex business challenges and maintain a market-leading position.
• Relove TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership focused on eliminating e-waste and driving circular solutions. Blackbelt360 has supported Relove Technology's mission to create lasting value for people and planet by strengthening compliance, increasing efficiency, and enabling responsible scaling with sustainability at the core.
• Amazon RenewedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon Renewed marketplace features devices processed with Blackbelt360 software, supporting verification and quality certification for refurbished devices sold through Amazon's program.
• Back MarketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBack Market is a major marketplace for refurbished devices and a key customer of Blackbelt360, with the Head of Seller Success providing testimonial on Blackbelt's role in the refurbished ecosystem. Blackbelt360 is recognized as making a significant impact on extending device lifecycles.
• TikTok ShopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTikTok Shop is listed as a partner/marketplace where refurbished devices processed with Blackbelt360 software are sold.
• Cash ConvertersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCash Converters uses Blackbelt360 software for mobile device testing and analysis in their retail stores. The partnership has been described as a game-changer for their operations since 2017.
• Cash GeneratorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCash Generator has been using Blackbelt software since February 2017 to test mobile phones they purchase, cutting broken devices to almost nothing and saving thousands in broken stock.
• CurryscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAs the UK's largest tech retailer, Currys uses Blackbelt360 for standardized laptop diagnostics and screening processes across stores. The partnership has helped reduce returns and lower operational costs by ensuring accurate and consistent device assessment.
• RefurbedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRefurbed is a marketplace for certified refurbished electronics that uses or recommends Blackbelt360 software for device verification and quality assurance.
• MusicMagpieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMusicMagpie, a UK-based company specializing in refurbished electronics and media, appears as a customer logo indicating use of Blackbelt360 software.
• ismashminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorismash, a device repair and refurbishment company, appears as a customer logo indicating use of Blackbelt360 software for device processing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PhoneCheck: PhoneCheck provides mobile device diagnostics, grading, and erasure tools widely used by refurbishers, carriers, and trade-in operators. It competes directly with Blackbelt360's Diagnostics and data erasure modules for the same refurbishment and resale customer base.
• WhiteCanyon Software: WhiteCanyon is a long-established data erasure software vendor offering certified wiping for PCs and mobile devices. It is comparable to Blackbelt360 as a focused, certified data-sanitization specialist serving ITAD and enterprise customers.
• Tabnova (acquired by Reconext): Tabnova provided mobile device diagnostics and grading software for the refurbishment industry before being acquired by Reconext. Its diagnostics-focused product directly competed with Blackbelt360's diagnostics modules for refurbishers.
• Certus Mobile (Certus Group): Certus Mobile provides mobile device data erasure, diagnostics, and lifecycle software targeting carriers and ITAD providers. It is comparable to Blackbelt360 in product scope and customer focus within the mobile refurbishment value chain.
• MCE Systems: MCE provides mobile device lifecycle management software for telecom operators and retailers, covering diagnostics, trade-in, and upgrade flows. It overlaps with Blackbelt360's Trade-In and Retail solutions for similar telecom-operator and retail customers.
• Blancco Technology Group: Blancco is the leading global provider of certified data erasure software for mobile devices, PCs, and data centers. It competes directly with Blackbelt360's DataWipe offering in the ITAD and refurbishment ecosystem, serving similar enterprise customers with overlapping certifications (ADISA, NIST).

Broad incumbents

• Apto Solutions: Apto is a larger IT asset disposition services and software provider offering end-to-end lifecycle management, including certified data destruction. It overlaps with Blackbelt360's ITAD segment as a broader incumbent with both services and software.
• Likewize (formerly eSecurify): Likewize is a global device lifecycle services company serving carriers, retailers, and insurers with trade-in, repair, and refurbishment capabilities. It overlaps with Blackbelt360's customer base as a larger incumbent operating across the device lifecycle.

Emerging players

• SellCell: SellCell operates a device trade-in comparison platform and provides valuation and trade-in workflow tooling. It is comparable to Blackbelt360's Trade-In module, though SellCell focuses more on consumer-facing trade-in aggregation than enterprise refurbishment software.

Regional players

• HOBI International: HOBI is a US-focused IT asset disposition and refurbishment services company with proprietary software for processing used devices. It is comparable as a regional incumbent in North America with overlapping ITAD software and services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blackbelt360

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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