The financial OS for global-first startups
Your ambition is borderless. Your financial stack should be too. Get the all-in-one platform to manage funds, pay your global team, and get paid by customers anywhere – all while extending your runway.
Join Airwallex for Startups today.
AIRWALLEX FOR STARTUPS
The startup programme that powers your financial growth
Designed for venture-backed, globally-minded founders
Startups need more than tools – they need a partner that turns finance into an advantage. From the first raise to international expansion, we help founders move faster by combining our cross-border financial platform with hands-on support – giving you the foundations to extend your runway, simplify global operations, and unlock every opportunity ahead.
An ecosystem to accelerate your growth
Tap into our network of agency and technology partners. Get exclusive offers, expert guidance, and access to the integrated tools you need to build, launch, and scale your startup.
Your financial stack, built for startup speed.
Get the financial infrastructure you need to operate globally from day one. Manage your runway, pay your team, and get paid by customers – all from a single, powerful platform.
Manage your runway in one place
Collect funding and customer revenue in multiple currencies without the need for multiple bank accounts. Hold funds in the currencies you operate in to simplify treasury and avoid forced conversions.
Stop burning cash on FX fees
Convert funds at market-leading, interbank rates, no matter the transaction size. Every dollar you save on costly FX fees extends your runway and can be reinvested into growth.
Pay your global team and vendors, effortlessly
Hire the best talent, wherever they are. Transfer funds in 60+ currencies to pay employees and suppliers, with 95% of funds arriving the same day.
Win global customers with local payments
Remove payment friction for your international customers. Accept payments in their preferred local methods and currencies to boost conversion and get your revenue into your account faster.
Stay in control of spend as you scale
Issue virtual and physical corporate cards in minutes. Set spending limits, track expenses in real-time, and eliminate messy reimbursement processes, so you can stay lean and in control of your budget.
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Why Airwallex?
Powerful solutions engineered for growing businesses
Whether you’re a global business looking to save time and money as you scale, or a forward-thinking platform or marketplace that’s ready to build your own financial products, Airwallex’s leading technology can help you get there.
Hear what startups say about us.
“As part of a lean finance team taking care of the company, we can now use one platform to oversee different entities and countries. This consolidation helps us save time and puts our limited resources to good use.”
Dominic Ong
CFO at Endowus
"Airwallex is one of Sleek’s go-to partners for a reason. The integration between Business Accounts and SleekBooks streamlines bookkeeping for our clients, freeing up their time to focus on growth."
Simon Fiquet
CRO at Sleek
"The platform is intuitive and easy to use, which makes a real difference for a fast-moving team like ours. Knowing we’re getting great rates and transparent fees gives us full confidence to manage our funds effectively as we scale."
SJ Lin
Co-founder & CEO at Hubble.Build
"Airwallex has made our international payroll and vendor payouts seamless, with competitive FX rates and cost savings. Their complimentary corporate cards are a game-changer for managing SaaS subscriptions — effortless to issue, easy to track, all on one intuitive platform."
Htay Aung
Founder & CEO at Anywheel
Frequently Asked Questions
Who's eligible to apply for Airwallex for Startups?
The programme is designed for venture-backed startups with global ambitions – whether you’re pre-seed, seed, or Series A. You’ll need an active Airwallex account to be eligible. Apply now to get started.
Do I need to have raised funding to qualify?
Yes, we currently prioritise startups that have raised external funding – typically angel, seed, or institutional rounds. This allows us to tailor the programme to startups actively scaling.
How can my investors help me unlock more perks?
Get more perks when your investors are part of our partner network. Ask them if they’re connected, and if not, they can reach out to us at [email protected] to explore becoming a partner.
Is the programme only open to startups based in the UK?
For now, this programme is focused on startups with a business entity registered in the United Kingdom.