Step by step to success.
From start-up to global player in 20 years.
The initial idea was to shake up the financial markets with a practical factoring software solution. No sooner said than done: In the following years, our four founders turned efcom gmbh into one of the leading providers in this field—first in Germany, then throughout Europe.
2000: The race is on
efcom gmbh is officially established in December. The company’s head office is in Eppertshausen, Southwest Germany.
2001: Off we go
The first employees are hired. In addition,
the first version of ef3 is used by clients –
based on an Oracle database. An in-depth
market analysis provided the necessary practical knowledge for success.
the first version of ef3 is used by clients –
based on an Oracle database. An in-depth
market analysis provided the necessary practical knowledge for success.
2002: We’ve done it
efcom becomes market leader in Germany
in the area of factoring software.
in the area of factoring software.
2004: Going global
The focus is on the development of attractive add-on modules, especially for cross-border financial transactions. On this basis, the first foreign customers are acquired: HVB Slovakia and FactorBank AG in Vienna, Austria.
2005: Time to relocate
The head office is moved to Neu-Isenburg,
just up the road from the former one.
just up the road from the former one.
2007: Eastern Europe
We establish a presence in several Eastern European countries.
2008: Austria
efcom also becomes market leader in factoring solutions in Austria.
2009: Premiere
A new solution for mass data processing is developed: ef3premium plus.
2011: Personnel
By now, 29 colleagues are working at efcom.
2012: Enhancement
The reverse factoring module offers a
solution tailored to the needs of supply
chain finance. This year marks the 10th
time efcom has held the Factoring Symposium – an international symposium
for factoring experts and IT service providers.
solution tailored to the needs of supply
chain finance. This year marks the 10th
time efcom has held the Factoring Symposium – an international symposium
for factoring experts and IT service providers.
2014: efcom knows no boundaries
efcom is represented across Europe in 9 countries with a total of 32 factoring institutions.
2015: efOnline
The new web portal efOnline is launched.
2017: Switzerland
From now on, efcom is also the
market leader for factoring software
in the second Alpine republic.
market leader for factoring software
in the second Alpine republic.
2018: Clear edge
efcom repositions itself with a modern logo and fresh web presence.
2019: Web relaunch
A comprehensive web relaunch
provides more information,
insights and inspiration.
provides more information,
insights and inspiration.
2020: Anniversary
We celebrate our 20th anniversary and are looking forward to new challenges in the factoring area!
2022: global sales strategy
From now on, efcom will not only be
marketed in Europe, but also on a global level.
marketed in Europe, but also on a global level.
2023: efX is rolled out
Our new product for anyone who wants
to be flexible: efX is rolled out.
to be flexible: efX is rolled out.
2024: Namaste!
First Indian customer 360tf launches efX.
The project is supported by our local partner Xilligence.
The project is supported by our local partner Xilligence.