What RefurbIt does

RefurbIt is a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher operating an e-commerce platform for certified refurbished business computers. The company sources off-lease enterprise-grade equipment from corporations and schools through its partnership with VIG Computers, then refurbishes, tests, and securely data-wipes each device before resale. Products span Dell Latitude laptops and OptiPlex desktops, HP EliteBook notebooks and ProDesk desktops, Lenovo ThinkBook laptops, Chromebooks, and accessories — all installed with Windows 11 Pro and backed by a 1-year hardware warranty. Distribution runs through a Shopify-powered direct-to-consumer storefront and Amazon marketplaces (Amazon.ca and Amazon.com), with a 4.5/5 star rating and 96% positive reviews on Amazon.ca (as of January 2026) serving as the primary third-party validation of quality.

The business model is straightforward one-time unit resale: refurbished hardware is sold at prices ranging from approximately $276 to $793, with the value proposition centered on 20-40% cost savings versus new enterprise equivalents, Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher certification, secure data wiping, and a 30-day money-back window. The primary customer segment is budget-conscious individual consumers and small businesses seeking reliable business-grade hardware, with a secondary segment in education (schools sourcing affordable laptops for students and labs). Geographic coverage spans Canada and the continental United States, with shipping restrictions for territories, Alaska, Hawaii, and PO boxes. The company is privately held, headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, with a US operations office in Dallas, Texas, and is led by CEO Hameed Mohammed. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or institutional investors are disclosed in the source data.

Name

RefurbIt

Legal name

RefurbIt

Website

https://refurbit.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RefurbIt is a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher that sells certified refurbished business laptops, desktops, Chromebooks, and accessories through its e-commerce site and Amazon to budget-conscious consumers, small businesses, and educational buyers in Canada and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refurbished Computer Hardware

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734)

akta.pro primary industry

Certified Refurbished Electronics Retail (CRACAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Enterprise Hardware Recycling (Servers, Storage, Networking) (BPALAIAI)

Keywords

• Refurbished computers
• Used business laptops
• Microsoft authorized refurbisher
• Enterprise desktops resale
• Off-lease computer resale

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refurbished Computer Sales: One-time sale of refurbished laptops, desktops, and Chromebooks from enterprise brands (Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer). Products are sourced from corporate and educational off-lease programs, refurbished, and sold at discounted prices compared to new equivalents. Revenue is generated entirely from product transactions with no recurring component.
2. Accessories Sales: Sale of peripheral accessories including headsets (e.g., Jabra Evolve 20) that complement the core computer products. One-time purchase model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RefurbIt is a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher that sources off-lease enterprise laptops, desktops, Chromebooks, and accessories from corporations and schools, then inspects, repairs, cleans, and securely wipes data on each device before reselling them at a discount with Windows 11 Pro installed. All products ship with a 1-year hardware warranty and free shipping over $500 in Canada and the US mainland.

Product overview

RefurbIT is a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher offering a portfolio of certified refurbished business computers. The product lineup includes Refurbished Dell Laptops (Latitude series: 7410, 5420, 3520, 5520, 7430), Refurbished HP Laptops (EliteBook 840 G8), and Refurbished Lenovo Laptops (ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL) on the notebook side. Desktop offerings include Refurbished Dell Desktops (OptiPlex SFF and Micro series: 5070, 5060, 7090, 7000, 3080), Refurbished HP Desktops (600 G6 SFF, 800 G6 Mini), and Refurbished Lenovo Desktops. The company also offers Refurbished Chromebooks/Tablets for lightweight computing needs, along with Accessories such as refurbished headsets. Products come with Windows 11 Pro, 1-year hardware warranty, and are sourced from corporate off-lease inventory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refurbished Business Laptops

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves customers significant amounts compared to buying brand new equipment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VIG ComputerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefurbIT partners with VIG Computers to provide high quality Microsoft Authorized Refurbished computer equipment. VIG Computers supplies off-lease devices from corporations and schools which RefurbIT then refurbishes, tests, and resells through their e-commerce channels. The partnership enables RefurbIT to save customers significant amounts compared to brand new equipment.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Newegg: Large online technology retailer carrying both new and refurbished laptops, desktops, and accessories. Competes for the same DIY and SMB buyer as RefurbIt, with broader catalog but less refurbishment specialization.
• Amazon Renewed: Amazon's own refurbished-electronics program backed by Amazon's logistics, returns, and review infrastructure. A platform-level incumbent that any third-party refurbisher on Amazon must compete against directly.
• HP Renew Store: HP's official refurbished-hardware channel for EliteBook and ProDesk/EliteDesk lines. Provides OEM-backed warranties that compete directly with RefurbIt's HP EliteBook offering on quality and trust.
• Dell Outlet (Refurbished): Dell-manufacturer refurbished hardware channel offering certified enterprise laptops and desktops at a discount. As the OEM's own refurb channel, sets the price ceiling and competes directly with RefurbIt's Dell Latitude/OptiPlex assortment.

Direct peers

• Back Market: Global marketplace dedicated to refurbished electronics including laptops, desktops, and tablets. Operates a similar certified-refurbisher model with warranty-backed resale, directly competing for the same budget-conscious B2C and SMB buyer.
• Gazelle: U.S.-focused refurbisher and reseller of pre-owned smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Competes head-to-head with RefurbIt in offering certified, warrantied refurbished tech to cost-conscious individual buyers and small businesses.
• Reebelo: Marketplace for refurbished electronics with sustainability-focused branding. While primarily active in Asia-Pacific, its model of certified refurbished devices sold direct-to-consumer overlaps directly with RefurbIt's offering.
• Decluttr: Refurbished electronics retailer selling laptops, tablets, game consoles, and accessories with warranties. Operates an e-commerce model closely comparable to RefurbIt and serves the same value-oriented consumer segment.
• PC Liquidations: Long-standing refurbished computer retailer offering new, refurbished, and off-lease laptops, desktops, and parts to consumers and resellers. Comparable channel mix and target buyer to RefurbIt.
• Reboot Systems: Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher selling certified refurbished Dell, HP, and Lenovo enterprise computers to businesses and consumers. Closely comparable to RefurbIt in product mix, sourcing strategy (off-lease), and warranty-backed positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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