Airwallex invests over $1bn in EMEA to drive regional expansion

• Invests over $1bn ($1.135bn) across EMEA to drive growth over next five years

• Plans to make approx 100 engineering hires in London - first time in the market 

• Investment comes as EMEA revenue and transaction volume growth hits triple digits

LONDON - Airwallex, the leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, is investing over $1 billion US dollars ($1.135bn) in the UK and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) to drive expansion across the continent by 2030. 

The investment will be used to open in new markets, launch new products, as well as create approximately 100 new senior engineering roles in the UK to raise full-time headcount. This is the first time engineers will be based in London, and reflects the depth of talent in the UK.

Airwallex recorded 116% year-on-year growth in revenue across EMEA in Q4 2025 (versus the same period the year prior), and a 226% increase in transaction volume. This is being driven by an increase in high-growth customers and higher value deals across multiple products – particularly for businesses with global customer bases, specialising in travel, software and e-commerce.

Christos Chamberlain, the former General Manager of international logistics firm Flexport, was recently appointed to lead operations across the UK and wider European region. His  appointment reflects the critical role that the UK and Europe will play in Airwallex's future growth, and signals the company’s determination to become the go-to financial platform for fast-scaling international businesses.

“We’re seeing exceptional momentum across Europe, with rapid revenue growth reflecting the increasing demand for modern, global financial infrastructure,” said Christos Chamberlain, General Manager of UK + Europe at Airwallex. “From the UK to key markets across the rest of Europe, more businesses are choosing our platform to scale internationally with speed and confidence. This growth is a clear validation of our product, our teams on the ground, and our long-term commitment to building a truly global financial platform.”

“London continues to be a pivotal hub for Airwallex as we scale across EMEA,” Christos continues. “The city’s fintech ecosystem, diverse talent, and location make this the ideal base to drive our expansion, deepen client relationships, and deliver innovative solutions to businesses across the region. We’re excited to grow our presence here and play a leading role in shaping the future of payments and financial infrastructure throughout EMEA.”

Earlier this month Airwallex announced annual recurring revenue (ARR) had surpassed US $1.2 billion, with 85% year-on-year growth, proving the global scalability of its model.

The news also follows Airwallex’s Series G fundraising of $330 million at the end of 2025, which valued the global business at $8 billion.

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About Airwallex

Airwallex is a leading global financial platform for modern businesses. We are building the future of global banking for a borderless, real-time, intelligent economy.

More than 200,000 companies worldwide – from startups to public enterprises – use Airwallex to manage their global banking and financial operations, or to build and monetize their own financial products using Airwallex infrastructure. 

Founded in Melbourne in 2015, Airwallex holds 80 licenses across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, forming one of the most comprehensive financial infrastructures in the world. This regulated backbone powers Airwallex products at global scale, including: payment acceptance, billing, global accounts, corporate cards, and spend management. 

The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore with over 2,000 employees across 26 offices. Learn more at www.airwallex.com.