# EFEX

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/efex-2

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.efexpay.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $11M
- Latest round: Seed (Dec 18, 2025)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

EFEX Inc., based in the US, provides a mobile application designed for efficient international money transfers, facilitating quick and cost-effective cross-border transactions for a diverse clientele.Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Palo Alto, US, EFEX Inc. specializes in international money transfers. The company has raised USD 8.00 mn in SEED funding as its total amount raised, co-led by PayPal Ventures and Floodgate, with participation from Contour Venture Partners and Nido Ventures. The most recent funding round occurred on February 19, 2026, positioning the company for future growth in the financial technology sector.EFEX offers an advanced platform for international money transfers, enabling individual, bulk, and forward transfers, as well as business accounts supporting multiple currencies. Its services facilitate SAME DAY international transactions in local currencies across 31 countries, allowing users to lock in exchange rates for up to 365 days. EFEX aims to optimize operations for marketplaces, e-commerce businesses, and import/export companies by minimizing transaction costs and providing currency risk management tools. The company operates in key markets, including the United States, Mexico, Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Australia.EFEX generates revenue primarily through transaction fees associated with its money transfer services, including individual and bulk transfers. The company structures its transactions through B2B partnerships, allowing clients to utilize the platform for smooth financial operations. Clients can create subaccounts for their users, enhancing flexibility in managing multiple currency transactions. EFEX emphasizes $0 fees for collecting sales globally, positioning its services as cost-effective for international financial transactions.In February 2026, EFEX Inc. raised USD 8.00 mn in SEED funding co-led by PayPal Ventures and Floodgate, with contributions from new investors Contour Venture Partners and Nido Ventures. The company plans to utilize this funding to enhance its platform and expand its product offerings. Future initiatives include launching new features aimed at improving transaction speed and security. EFEX is also targeting expansion into additional markets such as Asia and the Middle East by 2027, aiming to broaden its customer base and increase transaction volumes.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Dec 18, 2025, $11M — Contour Venture Partners, Floodgate, PayPal Ventures, Nido Ventures

## Investors

- Contour Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/contour-venture-partners) — Seed
- Floodgate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/floodgate) — Seed
- PayPal Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/paypal-ventures) — Seed
- Nido Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nido-ventures) — Seed