Airwallex has unveiled its refreshed ‘Airwallex for Startups’ programme, aiming to transform financial operations into a growth engine for businesses. Initially launching in Singapore, the programme will expand globally, addressing the critical financial challenges that lead to the failure of 90% of startups worldwide. By providing stage-appropriate financial infrastructure, strategic mentorship, and an AI innovation sandbox, Airwallex seeks to equip founders with the necessary tools to scale and thrive.
The programme is structured around three core pillars. Firstly, startups will access financial infrastructure tailored to their funding stage, ensuring that support grows alongside their business. Secondly, founders will benefit from strategic financial mentorship through the Startup CFO Expert Panel, offering guidance on cash-flow optimisation, valuation, and investor relations. The programme kicks off with the Startup CFO Summit in Singapore, bringing together over 100 founders and 20 CFOs for workshops.
The third pillar, the AI Sandbox, offers AI-native startups the chance to tackle real-world challenges and collaborate with Airwallex to test solutions. Promising teams may develop design-partner relationships, gaining early customer validation to accelerate fundraising. Additionally, partnerships with OpenAI, Google Cloud, and HubSpot provide an integrated suite of perks across AI, cloud, and growth tools.
Lucy Liu, Co-founder and President of Airwallex, emphasised the importance of financial foundations for scaling: “The best ideas don’t just need funding; they need the right financial foundations to scale.” The programme aims to provide startups with the tools, knowledge, and networks to turn financial operations into a strategic advantage, fostering growth beyond borders.
