Eze operates an automated business-to-business exchange that connects telecommunications companies and global electronics wholesalers. Founded in 2020 as part of Y Combinator’s W20 batch, the 32-person, San Francisco-headquartered startup provides real-time market pricing, inventory aggregation, and secure escrow payments to formalize the second-hand and new electronics trade.
The platform targets a global consumer electronics market that includes a $20 billion used device sector, according to comments by co-founder Joshua Nzewi on Arise News. Across 50 countries, buyers and sellers use Eze to submit buy and sell requests for smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wearables, with Eze acting as the intermediary to execute trades and manage payment settlement.
Automated Verification and Clearing for Wholesale Tech
Wholesale device trading historically relied on fragmented manual transactions across chat applications like WhatsApp and WeChat, creating pricing inconsistencies, distribution friction, and fraud risks. Eze standardizes this supply chain by physically inspecting and diagnostic-testing every device passing through its network.
The platform matches buyers and sellers anonymously while maintaining quality control grading from open-box condition down to lower grades. As detailed in a video on Pol and Pals, the team trains computer vision and machine learning models to scan device photos for physical scratches, establishing objective condition scores. The platform reports a defect rate below 1 percent across more than 500,000 devices sold, as reported by TechTrendsKE.
Eze has raised $4.2 million in total funding, including a $3.7 million seed round backed by Right Side Capital Management, C2 Ventures, Boro Capital, EVPI Investments, ITOCHU Corporation, and Echo VC, according to reporting by Ventureburn.
Founded by Penn State and Software Alumni
Eze was co-founded by Joshua Nzewi and David Iya. Nzewi earned a bachelor's degree in petroleum and natural gas engineering from Penn State University and worked as a reservoir engineer at Shell in New Orleans before leaving to focus on the company full-time. Iya brought a background in software engineering and photography to the business.
In an interview on Pathmonk, Nzewi stated that the company began by focusing on iPhones before expanding into Samsung devices, tablets, laptops, and direct relationships with authorized manufacturers including Vivo, Tecno, Xiaomi, and Nokia, as covered by TechCabal.
Open Positions Across Sales, Operations, and Marketing
Eze is expanding its team with open positions across operations, sales, and marketing to support international procurement and warehouse expansion.
In Hong Kong, Eze is hiring an On site Procurement & Operations Specialist ($30,000 - $48,000 / year) to work on-site in Kowloon. The role requires identifying and vetting new electronic suppliers, negotiating optimal pricing and delivery schedules, and traveling overseas for supplier meetings and site visits.
To oversee inventory and warehouse logistics in California, the company lists a contract Head of Operations ($60,000 - $80,000 / year) position. The Head of Operations manages global warehouse operations, ensures staff are productive in inspecting devices and organizing inventory, and coordinates with the online sales team and logistics to maintain shipping schedules.
To drive growth, Eze is recruiting a contract Head of Sales ($80,000 - $90,000 / year) in California to manage the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to securing deals, while working closely with the co-founders on strategic sales plans.
For brand engagement, the company has opened a contract Social Media Content Creator & Community Builder ($500,000 - $998,000 / year) role in Los Angeles, California. This position involves producing content for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok while traveling to cover events and conferences.
Open Roles at Eze
| Role | Location | Work Mode | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| On site Procurement & Operations Specialist | Kowloon, HK | Onsite | $30,000 - $48,000 / year |
| Social Media Content Creator & Community Builder | Los Angeles, CA, US | Onsite | $500,000 - $998,000 / year |
| Head of Operations | CA, US | Onsite | $60,000 - $80,000 / year |
| Head of Sales | CA, US | Onsite | $80,000 - $90,000 / year |
