Airwallex Founders: Launch Capital 49

Airwallex Founders: Launch Capital 49

  • The founders of Airwallex, a global payments platform, have established a new venture capital fund
  • Capital 49 will invest into early stage, high-growth technology-enabled companies powered by company’s infrastructure
  • The new fund aims to raise US$200m through the Airwalex founders and other investors
  • The vehicle will look for opportunities to invest among companies within company’s ecosystem, across a number of industries
  • The company is a global fintech payment platform that allows businesses of all sizes to manage payments, treasury and expenses globally
  • The company has secured over US$500 million since it was established in Melbourne in 2015
Steve Sam
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Steve Sam is a financial reporter, analyst, and commentator with a strong focus on banking technology, digital payments, and the future of financial services.

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