MB Tech

What MB Tech does

MB tech BB, s.r.o., operating as MB Tech, is a Slovak limited liability company founded in 2003 and headquartered in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. The company specializes in the refurbishment, remarketing, and sale of branded IT equipment, operating as both a wholesaler and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer. Its core offering consists of laptops, desktop computers, all-in-one PCs, monitors, servers, printers, projectors, interactive solutions, accessories, and mobile devices sourced from brands including HP, Lenovo, Dell, Apple, Fujitsu, Canon, Epson, and ASUS. Refurbished products are sold at 40-60% below original retail prices and graded under proprietary classifications such as PREMIUM, STANDARD, ECONOMY, LIQUIDATION, and cosmetic tiers (AS NEW, VERY GOOD, FAIR), with battery health denoted by the proprietary batteryCARE and batteryCARE+ labels.

MB Tech runs a multi-stage refurbishment process covering stress testing, cleaning, battery testing and classification, Slovak keyboard localization using abrasion-resistant printing, OS reinstallation, accessories completion, and repackaging in original ReNew boxes for HP, Lenovo, and ASUS certified inventory. The company holds worldwide-recognized HP Partner status and is an authorized vendor for ReNew programmes from HP, Lenovo, and ASUS, enabling it to act as a Central European hub for remanufactured corporate-grade hardware. It operates the proprietary EliteTouch sub-brand of interactive touch displays, the TechSavers e-commerce platform, and the main mbtech.sk storefront.

Revenue is generated through hardware resale (refurbished and new), wholesale distribution to retail traders across partnered countries, subscription-style extended warranty services sold in 12, 24, and 36-month increments up to 60 months, and project services that include classroom and educational technology installation, municipality camera systems, and notebook rentals. Customer segments span retail consumers and SMBs, wholesale retail traders, educational institutions, and government/municipalities. Distribution is anchored in the company's own e-commerce platform with weekly free domestic delivery and 24-hour courier options, supplemented by project-based enterprise field sales.

Name

MB Tech

Legal name

MB tech BB, s.r.o.

Website

https://mbtech.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MB Tech is a Slovak retailer and wholesaler of refurbished and new branded IT equipment (HP, Lenovo, Dell, Apple, others), serving consumers, SMBs, retail traders, schools, and municipalities across Central Europe at 40-60% below new-product prices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refurbished IT Hardware Retail and Distribution

NAICS

Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental (532210), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Services-Computer Rental & Leasing (7377)

akta.pro primary industry

Big-Box Refurbished/Pre-Owned Electronics Retail (CRACAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electronics Rental, Leasing & Subscription (Refurbished/Pre-Owned) (CRACAJAI), Big-Box Electronics Repair & Services Retail (CRACAAAN), Refurbished & Certified Pre‑Owned Tablets/Ultrabooks (HDACAMAO), Consumer Laptops (Mainstream & Premium) (HDACAAAF)

Keywords

• Refurbished IT equipment
• Renewed computers
• IT hardware distribution
• Interactive display solutions
• Remanufactured laptops

Headquarters

HQ city

Banská Bystrica

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refurbished IT Product Sales: Sale of refurbished, remarketed, and renewed branded IT technology including laptops, computers, monitors, servers, printers, and accessories at 40-60% lower prices than original
2. New IT Product Sales: Sale of new branded IT products including printers, projectors, interactive solutions, and accessories
3. Extended Warranty Services: Warranty extension services available for 12, 24, and 36 additional months on selected products, allowing customers to extend coverage up to 60 months total
4. Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale trade in branded computer and office technologies to retail traders across partnered countries
5. Project Services: Large project execution including supplies and installation for classrooms, furniture, municipality camera systems, and notebook rentals for educational purposes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

MB Tech (MB tech BB, s.r.o.) sells refurbished, renewed, and new branded IT hardware—including laptops, desktop computers, all-in-one PCs, monitors, servers, printers, projectors, interactive displays, and accessories—primarily at 40-60% below original retail prices. The company operates as both a wholesale distributor (to retail traders) and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer (mbtech.sk), and is an authorized vendor for the HP, Lenovo, and ASUS ReNew programmes. It also delivers project-based supplies and installation services for educational institutions and municipalities, and offers extended warranty services up to 60 months.

Product overview

MB Tech is an e-commerce platform specializing in refurbished and renewed IT equipment from major brands including HP, Lenovo, Dell, Apple, Fujitsu, Canon, Epson, and others. The company operates as a multi-category IT retailer offering laptops, desktop computers, all-in-one PCs, monitors, servers, printers, interactive solutions, accessories, and mobile devices. MB Tech's portfolio includes both their proprietary EliteTouch interactive display sub-brand and third-party products. The company provides refurbishment services through ReNew Programs (HP/Lenovo/ASUS certified) and their own internal refurbishment process, classifying products into tiers (AS NEW, VERY GOOD, FAIR for laptops; PREMIUM, STANDARD, ECONOMY, LIQUIDATION for other products). They also offer batteryCARE and batteryCARE+ classifications for devices with specific battery capacity standards. Their service offering includes spare parts availability for 4 years, warranty extensions up to 60 months, and free distribution across partnered countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Techsavers: E-commerce platform for IT products, with edu.techsavers.sk for educational products
• EliteTouch
• batteryCARE+
• batteryCARE

Products and services

• Refurbished and ReNew Laptops/Notebooks Refurbished and renewed laptops from HP, Lenovo, Dell, Apple, and Microsoft, sold with batteryCARE/batteryCARE+ battery classifications, 24-month minimum warranty, and quality grading. For individual consumers, small businesses, wholesale traders, and educational institutions.
• Refurbished Desktop Computers Refurbished desktop computers including towers, small form factor, and mini PCs from HP, Dell, Fujitsu, Lenovo, and Giada. For individual consumers, SMBs, and wholesale traders.
• Refurbished All-In-One PCs All-in-one computers with integrated displays from HP and Lenovo in renewed and refurbished conditions. For consumers, SMBs, and educational settings.
• Refurbished Monitors Refurbished monitors from HP, Dell, Lenovo, AOC, FUJITSU, and VOXICON ranging from 21.5 to 38 inches, with AS NEW, VERY GOOD, and FAIR conditions. For consumers, SMBs, and wholesale traders.
• Servers and Server Components Server equipment including Dell EMC ISILON storage systems and server components from HP and Dell. For SMBs, enterprises, and wholesale traders.
• Refurbished and New Printers

Quantifiable outcome

• 40-60% cost savings compared to new product prices
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HP (Hewlett-Packard)coreTechnology or IntegrationHP has started ReNew programmes to support sale of products that would otherwise be unsaleable. MB Tech offers complete services and advisory relating to ReNew products. Products from HP ReNew programme pass thorough hardware testing and are marked 'Remanufactured by HP'. HP is a worldwide recognized partner of MB Tech.
• LenovocoreTechnology or IntegrationLenovo provides ReNew programmes for products that would otherwise be unsaleable. MB Tech offers complete services and advisory relating to Lenovo ReNew products. Products from Lenovo ReNew programme pass thorough hardware testing and are marked 'Remanufactured by Lenovo'.
• ASUScoreTechnology or IntegrationASUS provides ReNew programmes for products that would otherwise be unsaleable. MB Tech offers complete services and advisory relating to ASUS ReNew products. Products from ASUS ReNew programme pass thorough hardware testing and are marked 'Remanufactured by ASUS'.
• TechSaverscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechSavers brand is referenced in product condition descriptions (AS NEW, VERY GOOD, FAIR grades) for refurbished products. E-commerce platforms techsavers.com and edu.techsavers.sk are operated by the company group. Quality grading and refurbishment standards are branded under TechSavers.
• NaturPack SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNaturPack is a system for collection, recovery, and recycling of packaging waste in Slovakia. MB Tech participates in this system to meet legal obligations for packaging waste recycling. The system is characterized by high transparency and is open for all involved persons.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Amazon Renewed: Amazon Renewed is Amazon's marketplace for refurbished and pre-owned electronics including laptops, desktops, and tablets. It competes broadly with MB Tech in refurbished consumer electronics across Europe via Amazon's regional marketplaces, with vastly larger customer reach.
• Lenovo Recertified: Lenovo operates its own Recertified programme selling factory-refurbished Lenovo products direct to consumers. Like HP Renew, Lenovo is both a supply partner and a potential direct competitor to MB Tech's refurbished Lenovo portfolio.
• HP Renew: HP operates its own direct Renew programme selling factory-refurbished HP products. While HP is also MB Tech's supply partner, HP Renew competes with MB Tech on direct refurbished HP sales globally and could vertically integrate further.

Direct peers

• Back Market: Back Market is the largest global marketplace for refurbished electronics, operating across multiple European countries. It is a direct competitor to MB Tech in the refurbished laptop, desktop, and mobile device category, with a similar focus on warranty-backed refurbished products and D2C e-commerce motion.
• Refurbed: Refurbed is a leading European marketplace for refurbished consumer electronics (laptops, smartphones, tablets). It competes directly with MB Tech in refurbished/renewed IT retail across Europe, with overlapping target customers (SMBs and consumers) and a similar core value proposition of warrantied refurbished tech at lower prices.
• Asgoodasnew Electronics: Asgoodasnew is a German refurbished electronics retailer selling renewed laptops, smartphones, cameras, and consumer electronics with warranty. It competes with MB Tech in the refurbished consumer electronics category with similar value proposition of certified, warrantied refurbished tech.
• reBuy: reBuy is a German refurbished electronics retailer specializing in laptops, smartphones, and consumer electronics with warranty. It is a direct peer to MB Tech in the Central European refurbished IT space with comparable product breadth, warranty-backed offering, and D2C + B2B distribution.

Emerging players

• Swappie: Swappie specializes in refurbished iPhones with a vertically integrated refurbishment process and pan-European presence. While narrower than MB Tech in product scope (smartphones only), it competes in the refurbished mobile devices category that MB Tech also sells.

Regional players

• Alza.sk: Alza is the largest e-commerce retailer in Slovakia and Czech Republic selling new and some refurbished IT electronics. It competes with MB Tech in the broader Slovak consumer and SMB IT purchasing market, though its primary focus is new rather than refurbished products.
• AfB Shop: AfB Shop is a European IT refurbishment company with operations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other countries, selling refurbished laptops, PCs, and monitors. It overlaps with MB Tech in the refurbished IT equipment niche and competes for similar B2B and B2C customers in adjacent Central European geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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