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Effa

Founded 2018 · 22 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Effa, based in the United States, makes disposable personal care products intended as alternatives to conventional plastic items. Its toothbrush uses a handle made from recycled paper with a corn starch–based laminate coating and bristles from a nylon formulated to break down more quickly, and is sold to consumers looking for lower-waste options.

Founders & leadership

Effa was founded in 2018 by Dasha Kichuk, Dmitry Ubushiev, Konstantin Shcherbyna, and ilya kichyk.

DKDasha Kichuk
Dasha KichukCo-founder · Chief Executive Officer2018–2025Dasha Kichuk co-founded Effa, a sustainable personal care products company, and previously spent nearly two years at Web Summit managing startup engagement and programming across multiple global events, where she worked with early-stage companies from pre-seed through Series A stages.
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Dmitry Ubushiev
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Konstantin Shcherbyna
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ilya kichyk

Investors · 1

500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K

How we know: open dataset · 500 Global portfolio 2026-08 · Not right? Tell us

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$500K disclosed across 1 round · 2021

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Frequently asked questions

What does Effa do?
Effa, based in the United States, makes disposable personal care products intended as alternatives to conventional plastic items. Its toothbrush uses a handle made from recycled paper with a corn starch–based laminate coating and bristles from a nylon formulated to break down more quickly, and is sold to consumers looking for lower-waste options.
Who founded Effa?
Effa was founded by Dasha Kichuk, Dmitry Ubushiev, Konstantin Shcherbyna, ilya kichyk in 2018.
Who are Effa's investors?
Effa's investors include 500 Global.
How much funding has Effa raised?
Effa has disclosed $500K raised across 1 round.