“E-waste is the world’s fastest-growing waste stream.”

Entrepreneur Asad Hamir is tackling the growing e-waste crisis with his fourth venture Klyk, a circular IT company helping SMEs cut costs, extend the life of technology, and unlock the hidden value in discarded devices.

Asad explains how Klyk’s model replaces new purchases with refurbished ones, manages those assets in life, and then collects, repurposes, or donates them at end-of-life. This approach not only reduces waste but monetising every stage of a device’s lifecycle. With target customers among fast-growing SMEs, Klyk helps founders save money, stretch limited runways, and adopt IT that’s both affordable and sustainable. Their strength also lies in customer support, positioning themselves as an outsourced IT team for their clients.

Klyk’s growth comes at a time when right-to-repair laws and digital product passports are reshaping the tech industry, but Asad argues big manufacturers are still holding back true circularity by controlling parts and limiting accessibility. To counter this, Klyk has built out its IT services arm to reduce reliance on hardware sales and create sustainable recurring revenue.

Bootstrapped with £1 million of his own capital, Asad has kept operations lean and prioritising services over hardware margins. He shares lessons for both founders and investors: stay focused, build on your strengths, and recognise that circular models represent one of the most profitable opportunities in business today.

Klyk Website: https://helloklyk.com

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