Amsterdam’s ThePhoneLab raised € 2.5M to expand its national and international network and strengthen circular repair across Europe.

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Amsterdam-based ThePhoneLab, a provider of electronic-device repair and refurbishment services, has secured €2.5M in a two-part funding round.

The round saw participation from regional development fund ROM InWest, joining as a co-investor.

ROM InWest is the regional development agency of the Dutch province of North Holland. 

It focuses on the societal transitions essential in energy, the circular economy, food, and digitalisation. 

Through various accelerator programmes, ROM InWest supports these entrepreneurs in scaling up and making their solutions fundable and helps them find external financiers.

ROM InWest also invests in these companies from the SME Fund and the Transition Fund.

ROM InWest’s CEO Janet Nieboer called ThePhoneLab “a perfect example of how circular business models create long-term impact.”

The Dutch company will use the funds to scale its repair services across the Netherlands before expanding into Belgium and Germany.

The investment will also support technology development, training programs for technicians, and broader consumer awareness around sustainable repair practices.

ThePhoneLab: Dedicated repair service

ThePhoneLab is a dedicated repair service specialising in smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

The company addresses a wide array of issues, covering both hardware and software repairs. 

Operating both in-store and through a convenient Send-In Service, ThePhoneLab offers quick and efficient solutions to repair broken devices without requiring an appointment.

ThePhoneLab has a broader mission focused on extending the lifespan of mobile devices and reducing electronic waste.

This effort aims to counter the prevalent throwaway culture within the tech industry and contribute to the circular economy, to extend the lifespan of over 2 million mobile devices by 2030.

In addition to repairs, ThePhoneLab provides high-quality refurbished devices for customers when immediate fixes are not feasible.

To further accommodate customers, ThePhoneLab’s Send-In Service allows users to receive repair assistance without the need for an in-store visit, catering to both individual consumers and business clients.