Airwallex’s $8B Bet: Series G, US Expansion & AI-Powered “Autonomous Finance” Explained

Airwallex just raised $330 million in Series G funding, boosting its valuation to$8 billion and putting even more pressure on traditional global banks and payment networks.In this episode of the Only Fintechs Podcast, we break down how Airwallex plans to use thiswar chest to scale globally, double down on AI, and build what CEO Jack Zhang calls a“borderless, real-time, and intelligent” financial platform.

From cross-border payments to treasury and banking-as-a-service, Airwallex is positioning itself as theoperating system for global money movement – and its new push into the U.S. is a big part of that story.

• What the latest Series G round and $8B valuation signal about investor confidence
• Details on the company’s San Francisco dual global headquarters and U.S. expansion strategy
• How Airwallex plans a $1B+ investment in U.S. operations between 2026–2029
• Why its platform vision goes beyond payments to include banking, treasury, and FX
• The role of AI agents in building a fully “autonomous finance department” for businesses
• What this means for banks, PSPs, and founders building in global finance and cross-border commerce

If you care about the future of global payments, AI in finance, and cross-border fintech infrastructure,this deep dive into Airwallex’s strategy is a must-listen.

Tune in to learn how one of the world’s most valuable private fintechs is trying to redefine global finance in the AI era.