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Through the third quarter of 2025, funding sits at $3.5 billion, a warning sign that the year will wind up hitting another new low, likely coming in under $5 billion.... Read More
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Airwallex lands $330M investment, looks to expansion, AI hiring
By Linda Fox December 8, 2025
The funding will fuel Airwallex’s ongoing growth in the U.S. and other markets globally.... Read More

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