Tunisian startup Dabchy collects more than $1 million in funding prior to Series A, aiming to expand its platform for second-hand fashion.
Tunisia's Dabchy Secures Significant Funding for Regional Expansion
Dabchy, a pioneering circular e-commerce startup based in Tunisia, has secured a substantial pre-Series A funding round. The investment, led by Janngo Capital and Renew Capital, was announced in February 2025.
This round, amounting to a seven-figure sum, is one of the largest international venture capital rounds in Tunisia over the past two years. The investment was also supported by strategic American venture funds and angel investors, including Karim Beguir, the founder of InstaDeep.
The funds are earmarked for Dabchy’s expansion across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a particular focus on growth into Egypt. The funds will also be used to broaden Dabchy’s product offerings and enhance its platform infrastructure.
Founded in 2016 by Ameni Mansouri, Ghazi Ketata, and Oussama Mahjoub, Dabchy specializes in second-hand fashion. The startup has grown to serve over 1.3 million users across Tunisia and Egypt.
Dabchy’s platform operates as a second-hand fashion marketplace, and with the new funds, it plans to expand its offerings to include new categories like men's fashion, home goods, sports equipment, books, and games. The funds will also be used to improve logistics capabilities and enhance the overall user experience.
Fatoumata Bâ, Founder and Executive Chair of Janngo Capital, commented that Dabchy is a pioneer in driving the sustainable transformation of the apparel industry. Ameni Mansouri, CEO and co-founder of Dabchy, stated that the funding will help in accelerating growth, improving user experience, and strengthening Dabchy’s presence in North Africa and the Middle East.
This funding round reflects growing investor interest in sustainability-driven marketplaces within the MENA region, with Dabchy positioned to leverage the rising demand for second-hand fashion. The startup aims to use the funds to accelerate its expansion across the MENA region by 2026, with a particular focus on the Egyptian market.
Currently, Dabchy serves more than 10% of Tunisia's population, and with this new investment, it is poised to make a significant impact on the fashion industry in the MENA region.
Dabchy's expansion plans include investing in various product categories beyond second-hand fashion, such as men's fashion, home goods, sports equipment, books, and games. This growth strategy will be partially funded by the large-scale investment from international venture capital rounds, which also seek to promote sustainable lifestyle choices in the fashion and beauty industry.
The growing interest from investors in sustainability-driven marketplaces like Dabchy indicates potential opportunities for significant investments in technology-oriented solutions, particularly in sectors like finance and fashion-and-beauty, within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
