What is Airwallex?
Airwallex is a leading global financial platform designed to meet the needs of modern businesses operating in a borderless, real-time economy. By providing a regulated, intelligent infrastructure, the company enables startups and large enterprises alike to manage international banking operations and embed financial products directly into their own ecosystems. Headquartered across San Francisco and Singapore, Airwallex leverages a broad range of global licenses to offer a suite of services including global accounts, corporate cards, and payment processing. Its market position is defined by its ability to bridge the gap between traditional banking and the agility required by today's digital-first organizations, effectively serving as a foundational layer for global commerce.
How much funding has Airwallex raised?
Airwallex has raised a total of $1.7B across 10 funding rounds:
Series A
$13M
Private Equity
$6M
Series B
$80M
Series C
$100M
Series D
$100M
Series E
$400M
Series F
$300M
Series G
$330M
Series H
$320M
Series A (2017): $13M led by Tencent Holdings, Sequoia Capital, and Mastercard
Private Equity (2017): $6M supported by Square Peg, Gobi Ventures, Tencent, Mastercard, and Sequoia China
Series B (2018): $80M featuring Steamboat Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Tencent, Central Capital Ventura, Hillhouse Capital Group, and Horizons Ventures
Series C (2019): $100M backed by DST Global, Sequoia Capital China, Hillhouse Capital Group, Horizons Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Tencent, and Gobi Partners
Series D (2021): $100M with participation from Greenoaks, Grok Ventures, and ANZi
Series E (2022): $400M led by Sequoia Capital, Lone Pine Capital, and Tencent
Series F (2025): $300M supported by Salesforce, Airtree, DST Global, Blackbird Ventures, SquarePeg, Lone Pine Capital, and Visa
Series G (2025): $330M featuring T. Rowe Price, Addition, and Robinhood
Series H (2026): $320M backed by T. Rowe Price, Washington University in St. Louis, Addition, Hummingbird Ventures, QED Investors, Baillie Gifford, and American Express
Key Investors in Airwallex
Tencent
A global technology conglomerate that develops digital platforms and internet-based services, with a strong focus on fintech innovation and enterprise solutions.
Sequoia China
A premier venture capital firm with an unparalleled track record of partnering with entrepreneurs to build global market leaders across various technology sectors.
T. Rowe Price
A global investment management firm providing services to institutional investors and managing significant equity and fixed income assets.
What's next for Airwallex?
With the successful completion of this major strategic investment, Airwallex is well-positioned to scale its infrastructure and expand its footprint in key emerging markets. The company's strategic focus will likely center on deepening its product suite, enhancing its regulatory compliance capabilities, and further integrating its multi-rail payment network to support the increasing demand for cross-border financial efficiency. As the firm transitions into this next phase of growth, it remains committed to empowering entrepreneurs and enterprises with the tools necessary to thrive in an increasingly interconnected global marketplace, while maintaining the operational excellence that has defined its rise to prominence.
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