Refurbished smartphones: why Largo relies on Speeral automation

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The start-up founded by the duo behind Teester and Skeepers is accelerating automation of second-hand product flows. The strategy is to use AI to direct products to high-traffic marketplaces such as Vinted and Leboncoin and process with client questions.

Founded in July 2024 by Julien Chevalier and Matthieu Charon, Speeral (ARR not disclosed, (clients include Boulanger, Happy Cash and E.Leclerc) signed with French refurbished smartphone specialist Largo. Based in Nantes (2024 turnover of €34.8 million, up by 64%), Largo also refurbishes smartwatches and headphones and sells mainly via Back Market. “Our clients like Boulanger, Happy Cash and now Largo are looking for new sales channels”, said Julien Chevalier, C.E.O. of Speeral. “Since e

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