Dabchy, Tunisia’s Fashion E-commerce Player, Secures Seven-Figure Pre-Series A

Tunisian circular fashion marketplace Dabchy has raised a seven-figure USD pre-Series A round led by Janngo Capital, with participation from Renew Capital, Village Capital, and angel investors including InstaDeep’s founder Karim Beguir. While the exact amount wasn’t disclosed, the funding marks a significant milestone for the growing second-hand fashion platform.

Founded in 2016 by Ameni Mansouri, Ghazi Ketata, and Oussama Mahjoub, Dabchy has built a community of over 1.3 million users across Tunisia and Egypt, currently serving more than 10% of Tunisia’s population. In addition to fashion, the platform has recently expanded into new categories like men’s apparel, home goods, sports equipment, books, and games.

The fresh capital will fuel Dabchy’s ambitious expansion across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by 2026, with a strong focus on capturing more of the Egyptian market. The company also plans to enhance its logistics capabilities and improve the overall user experience.

Ameni Mansouri, Dabchy’s CEO and co-founder, emphasized the company’s mission to revolutionize circular e-commerce by combining sustainability with financial performance. Janngo Capital’s Fatoumata Bâ highlighted Dabchy’s role in transforming Tunisia’s apparel sector, which contributes around 20% of the country’s GDP and supports jobs, particularly for women.

Inspired by platforms like Vinted, Dabchy is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on Africa’s thriving second-hand market, where 80% of clothing and footwear purchases are pre-owned, signalling a growing regional shift towards more sustainable consumption. With this new funding, Dabchy aims to solidify its leadership in circular fashion and drive both economic and environmental impact across the region.