Grey
International bank accounts for global digital nomads and remote workers across emerging markets
What it does
Grey (formerly Abeg.app / Grey Finance) was founded in 2021 by Idorenyin Obong and Femi Aghedo to offer international foreign bank accounts for African remote workers and creators. The Y Combinator-backed platform allows users to instantly open USD, EUR, and GBP accounts to receive overseas payments. It is widely celebrated for streamlining international payouts for freelancers.
Multi-currency accountsCross-border B2B paymentsFX / currency exchangeDiaspora remittances
Known for
- Y Combinator-backed foreign bank account app
- USD, EUR, & GBP virtual accounts for Africans
- Instant FX conversion & local payouts
- Freelancer cross-border banking
Model & industry
SaaSAll / Cross-industry
Funding history
$2.0M
Total raised
1
Rounds
Seed
Latest stage
2022
Latest year
| Date | Stage | Amount | Lead investor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08 | Seed | $2.0M | Undisclosed |
Source: Condia Funding Tracker
Products & subsidiaries
Grey Foreign Accounts · Multi-Currency BankingGrey Virtual Mastercard · Virtual Card