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Airwallex Raises $300M, Hits $6.2B Valuation to Fuel Global Expansion

The fintech firm plans to enter new markets, refine its technology, and pursue banking licenses in the US and UK after achieving significant growth milestones.

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Overview

  • Airwallex secured $300 million in Series F funding, raising its valuation to $6.2 billion, an 11% increase from its last round in 2022.
  • The company achieved $720 million in annualized revenue in March, reflecting 90% year-over-year growth, and surpassed $130 billion in annual payments volume.
  • Airwallex expanded its customer base by 50% in the past year, now serving 150,000 businesses globally.
  • With a payment institution license in Brazil and the acquisition of MexPago in Mexico, Airwallex is preparing to serve the largest economies in Latin America.
  • The fintech plans to apply for a UK banking license and explore acquiring a US bank to enhance its global financial infrastructure and lending capabilities.