Catenaa, Friday, January 09, 2026-Australian fintech Airwallex plans to invest roughly 200 million euros ($234 million) in the Netherlands over the next five years, signaling a major push into the European market.
The Melbourne-founded payments company will increase its Amsterdam staff by 60% to around 70 employees by the end of 2026.
Airwallex offers a global payments platform that enables businesses to send and receive international payments, hold multi-currency accounts, and process online transactions.
The firm currently serves more than 150,000 customers, including Shein, Bolt, TikTok, and Canva.
Founded in 2015, Airwallex received early backing from Tencent, raising $13 million in a Series A round. Recent funding includes $300 million in May 2025, pushing its valuation past $6 billion, followed by a $330 million Series G round in December 2025, lifting its valuation to $8 billion.
The company surpassed $1 billion in annual recurring revenue last year and has indicated readiness for a potential IPO in 2026.
The Netherlands investment aligns with Airwallex’s strategy to prioritize growth in Europe and the Americas after a decade focused on Asia-Pacific and Australia.
The company obtained a Dutch license in May 2021, granting access to the European Economic Area. Its European competitors include Adyen, Mollie, and Bunq.
Airwallex declined to comment on IPO plans but emphasized the investment as part of its long-term expansion strategy.
