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[Jack Zhang @awxjack]

We’ve raised $320M at an $11B valuation, led by Addition.

AI is changing how companies are built. Teams are smaller, global from day one, and using agents more. We’ve spent 10 years building the financial rails for that world.

We’re now building the intelligent layer on top.

[Jack Zhang @awxjack]

I think the opposite.

AI will create more small businesses than any technology in history. A single founder can now do the work of an entire team. The cost of building, operating and scaling a global company is collapsing.

Some businesses will disappear. Millions more will be created. AI is the greatest entrepreneurship unlock we’ve ever seen.

[Shannon Scott @scott_shannon]

We’ve shipped a lot of meaningful improvements to our AI assistant since it launched in February.

It now understands your business context, helps you onboard faster, and takes actions across 100+ tools and workflows.

At that point, “AI assistant” felt too small.

So we named it Kai.

[Jack Zhang @awxjack]

This @FinancialReview piece talks about a “two-year window” opening for the next wave of AI winners globally.

We’ve already shown Australia can build world-class technology companies in SaaS, fintech and consumer internet. I don’t see any reason we can’t do the same in AI. 🇦🇺

That’s why we launched Latitude 37, to back ambitious AI founders early with capital, mentorship and global networks.

https://t.co/EqNMtHDqYw

[Jack Zhang @awxjack]

We started @Airwallex in Australia and are part of the great story of this country building significant companies that have had a global impact in consumer web, SaaS, and fintech.

I don't see any reason it can't do the same in AI. 🇦🇺

I'd like to see that happen. If you're building in AI and based in Australia, apply now 👉🏼 https://t.co/qbaB7zLEeN

[Jack Zhang @awxjack]

https://t.co/Yt6IIkdExd

[Jack Zhang @awxjack]

Today we're announcing the @Airwallex Global Economic Advisory Council. This group of distinguished leaders from government and finance will help us shape the future of global commerce and AI productivity — especially for the small and mid-size businesses where most jobs are created.

The council is part of our commitment to giving entrepreneurs everywhere access to global finance, responsibly and to the highest standards of trust, transparency, and integrity 🧵

[Jack Zhang @awxjack]

A great articulation of the @airwallex vision and ambition.

[Jack Zhang @awxjack]

We built @airwallex into the global businesses it is today because of Australia's startup environment that includes the universities, the global mindset, and the talent.

The 8 teams at the MEC x Airwallex Student Startup Competition are the next chapter of that. Environments like this don't happen by accident and they don't last without investment. Congrats to all the finalists🇦🇺

[Jack Zhang @awxjack]

2025 was an inflection point for @airwallex. We crossed $1B ARR, hit EBITDA profitability, and after 10 years of building regulated global infrastructure, it finally feels like we've reached the starting line.

Some reflections below.

[Airwallex @airwallex]

As @HipVanSingapore grew across Southeast Asia and launched Communa, its content-first marketplace, they were juggling manual processes, disconnected tools, and limited visibility into cash.

Managing payables and expenses across multiple systems quickly became harder to sustain. By switching to Airwallex, HipVan brought all payables onto one automated platform and gained real-time visibility across its financial operations.

“Airwallex removes all the complexities of dealing with multiple platforms. The more time we free up from financial ops, the more we can focus on strategy and delivering value.” – KJ Chua, CFO, HipVan

The results?
✅ 50% less time spent on admin
💸 Up to S$20 saved on every overseas payment
💰 Access to funds within 48 hours, while earning daily returns with Airwallex Yield

This is how modern finance teams scale with clarity and control. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/kagjshmG3p

#AirwallexSG #CFO #eCommerce #CrossBorderPayments #FutureofBanking

[Jack Zhang @awxjack]

I rejected a $1.2 billion acquisition offer from Stripe when we had just $2M in revenue.

If I had said yes, I would've personally made over $2 billion (based on Stripe's latest valuation).

This is why I said NO and built an $8 billion company instead:

[Airwallex @airwallex]

Today, we’re excited to share a first look at the next chapter for our payments product: Airwallex POS Payments

Businesses will be able to unify online and in-store payments on one global platform, powered by Airwallex’s financial infrastructure.

A true end-to-end omnichannel experience, built with the same speed, reliability, and global reach our customers expect.

Together with Payments for Platforms, this will unlock a world of new opportunities for platforms to build on top of Airwallex's global infrastructure and incorporate POS payments for their customers around the world.

Stay tuned. More to come.

[Harry Stebbings @HarryStebbings]

After 27 mins of interviewing @awxjack on 20VC, I asked in the middle of the show if I could invest in @airwallex.

I invested $7M.

Today, Jack announced Lee Fixel and Addition, one of the best in the world, have led a new round at $8BN.

20VC’s $7M is now $10.2M just 6 months later.

Jack is one of the best I work with and Airwallex will be a $100BN company.

[Bloomberg @business]

Airwallex, the business banking and payments firm, raised $330 million in a funding round that valued it at $8 billion https://t.co/5kwADVnC2L

[Jack Zhang @awxjack]

Stripe offered to acquire us for $1.2 billion when we had $2M in revenue.

Today, we've raised $330M at an $8B valuation and reached $1B ARR.

We could've died three times during this journey.

This is the story I've never told anyone before:

[arnoldchan @arnoldkychan]

@awxjack Extremely proud to be part of this journey. Can’t wait to see how the next 10 years unfold! Sky is the limit when great teams, great product and great brand all come together!

[Tom Nagorski @TomNagorski]

Power of #Asia21summit - on stage, US/Pakistan/Singapore/Korea/Philippines/Afghanistan: leadership lessons from all

[Imagine K12 @imaginek12]

What do #edtech #investors think about IK12 joining @ycombinator? https://t.co/qtf4Z2ZPi1 via @edukwest

[Y Combinator @ycombinator]

YC applications are due March 24. Read about @Educents' experience in @imaginek12 here: https://t.co/zQIZuk80xj