Refurbished electronics website Back Market raises $120m investment

Michael Holder
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French start-up secures backing from Goldman Sachs and others in bid to expand its marketplace for refurbished smartphones, laptops and tablets

Back Market, an online marketplace for selling refurbished electronics goods and appliances, has secured $120m from a host of major investors in its latest fundraising round, as it sets its sights on further...

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