Global financial platform Airwallex has secured $330m in a series G financing round, increasing its valuation to $8bn, marking a nearly 30% rise since its series F round six months ago.

The round was spearheaded by Addition, with T Rowe Price, Lingotto, Activant, TIAA Ventures, and Robinhood Ventures taking part in it.

The new capital will support Airwallex’s expansion in the US and other main international markets, as well as drive further AI recruitment and product development.

The company said that it has set up a second worldwide headquarters in San Francisco, US, and has announced plans to invest more than $1bn between 2026 and 2029 to grow its operations in the US.

This investment will be directed towards attracting new talent and expanding both its physical presence and brand recognition in the region.

Airwallex’s 2025 operating performance is said to have contributed to strong investor interest in the latest funding round.

The company reported that annualised revenue exceeded $1bn in October, representing a 90% year-on-year increase.

Additionally, annualised transaction volume doubled year-on-year to over $235bn in October.

This year, the company claims to have extended its regulated footprint and local offerings in 12 new markets.

The company secured new licences and introduced products in the Netherlands, France, Canada, Israel, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Mexico, Brazil, the UAE, and other locations.

To support its growth, Airwallex plans to double its headcount in the US to over 400 employees over the next 12-month period.

Airwallex CEO and co-founder Jack Zhang said: “We believe the future of global banking will be borderless, real-time, and intelligent. Legacy providers are fundamentally incompatible with how modern businesses operate, and our investors understand that we’re pulling ahead in the race to define this category.

“We’re building a modern alternative, a single platform that powers global banking, payments, billing, treasury, and spend on top of proprietary financial infrastructure. This capital will accelerate our growth, extend our technical leadership, and strengthen our position in the US and across key markets worldwide.”

Founded in 2015 in Australia, the company currently employs more than 2,000 people globally and aims to widen its workforce by over 50% by the end of 2026.

In July 2025, Dext, a bookkeeping automation provider within IRIS Software Group, formed a strategic partnership with Airwallex to launch a new payment solution for small businesses.