新华财经上海5月21日电 跨境支付企业Airwallex 空中云汇21日宣布完成3亿美元F轮融资，公司估值达62亿美元。本轮融资包括1.5亿美元二次股份转让。此 轮融资后，空中云汇的融资总额超过12亿美元。公司将借助本轮融资将其全球金融服务基础设施拓展至更多市场，持续优化扩展软件平台，助力企业增长。 在欧洲，空中云汇也新设了巴黎办公室，并在伦敦和阿姆斯特丹开展高级岗位的人才招聘。在中东，空中云汇首次在阿联酋的阿布扎比和迪拜两地招聘员 工，并在以色列继续保持强劲的业务增长态势。 空中云汇凭借与本地清算系统和银行卡组网络的直接集成，以及拥有金融科技领域全面的牌照布局，构建了一套全球金融服务基础设施。这一专有平台让空 中云汇客户获得了独特竞争优势，可以在60多个国家即时生成本地账号，并在150多个国家之间进行资金收付，速度和效率远超传统银行。如今，通过空中 云汇完成的95%的交易能在数小时内或当天到账，其中68%的交易会实时处理。 2025年3月，空中云汇年化收入7.2亿美元，同比增长90%，全球年处理交易金额超过1300亿美元。2024年客户群体增长了50%，目前为全球15万家企业提供 服务。2025年，空中云汇 ...

独角兽观察 | JBSERVATION �il �ir �s 作者丨 马文佩、刘恒涛 编辑丨 关雎 图源丨 空中云汇 5月2 1 日，全球支付和金融平台空中云汇（ Airwallex ），披露了 F轮融资 ，本轮融资 3 亿美元， 投资方为 SquarePeg、DST Global 、 Lone Pine Capital、Blackbird、Airtree 、 Salesforce Ventures以及多家历史悠久的养老基金。Visa Ventures作为战略投资者也参与了此次 投资 。 迄今为止，空中云汇已完天使轮、 PreA、A、A+、B、C、D、D+、E、E2、F共计1 1 轮融资，投 资者包括红杉中国、腾讯投资、阿里巴巴和高瓴资本等。 | | | 空中云汇（深圳）网络科技有限公司-融资历程 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 融资轮次 | 事件时间 | 融资金额 | 投资方 | | E++轮 | 2022/10/11 | 1亿美元 | Square Peg Capital | | | | | Salesforce | | | | | 红杉中国 | | | | | Lone ...

「 一家全球化fintech公司的十年。 」 文 ｜ 任倩 编辑 ｜ 陈之琰 「暗涌 Waves 」独家获悉，全球跨境支付与金融平台 Airwallex （空中云汇）近日完成 3 亿美元 F 轮融资。投资方包括 Square Peg 、 DST Global 、 Blackbird 、 Airtree 、 Salesforce Ventures 等风投机构，还有 多 家养老基金， Visa Ventures 作为战略投资者参与。 据了解，本轮融资中 1.5 亿美元为 二次股份转让 ，投后估值 6 2 亿 美元。 Airwallex 的上一轮融资还停留在 2022 年 —— 包括 Square Peg 、 红杉中国、 Lone Pine Capital 等在内的投资人共注资 1 亿美元，当时的估值是 56 亿美元。这意味着， 本次的 估值 略有上涨 。 在近年全球一级市场估值大幅回调、 fintech 类公司被国内机构 " 边缘化 " 的客观现实下， Airwallex 首席营收官吴恺告诉「暗涌 Waves 」，公司维持当下的估值 水平是一种 " 主动选择 " 。 相较于 2021 年融资的巅峰时期，今年的投资 ...

收评：创业板指低开低走跌1.91% 全市场超3800只个股下跌 智通财经5月15日电，市场全天震荡调整，创业板指领跌。沪深两市全天成交额1.15万亿，较上个交易日缩量1643亿。盘面上，市场热点较为杂乱，个股跌 多涨少，全市场超3800只个股下跌。从板块来看，合成生物概念股逆势大涨，金达威等多股涨停。食品等消费股一度反弹，西王食品涨停。ST板块再度走 强，*ST建艺等20余股涨停。下跌方面，算力概念股展开调整，宏景科技跌近10%。板块方面，合成生物、食品、ST板块、港口等板块涨幅居前，软件开 发、跨境支付、算力、鸿蒙概念等板块跌幅居前。截至收盘，沪指跌0.68%，深成指跌1.62%，创业板指跌1.91%。 | 上证指数 | | 深证成指 | 创业板指 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | -3380.82 | | -10186.45 | -2043.25 | | -23.13 | -0.68% | -167.77 -1.62% | -39.9 -1.92 | | THE LEAST OF A LEASE OF A BEACH AND AN | 2 / 1 / 1 | | | 浙停表现 封 ...

Payoneer Global (PAYO) FY Conference Summary Company Overview - **Company**: Payoneer Global - **Industry**: Financial Technology (FinTech) - **Focus**: Empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) for global transactions - **Global Reach**: Customers in 190 countries and territories [4][5] Core Points and Arguments - **Mission**: To simplify cross-border payments and accounts for businesses globally [5] - **Revenue Growth**: Achieved 42% revenue growth over the last two years and turned the core business profitable [5][17] - **Customer Base**: 2 million active customers with 11 million applications annually [14] - **Market Opportunity**: Positioned in a $300 billion marketplace payouts business, with significant potential in cross-border B2B payments for SMBs and emerging markets [12][24] - **Strategic Focus**: Shifted from a one-size-fits-all approach to a targeted strategy focusing on larger B2B customers [14][54] - **Financial Performance**: Delivered 20% revenue growth in 2024, exceeding medium-term targets [17] Industry Dynamics - **Competitive Landscape**: Competes with PayPal but also collaborates with them; primarily disrupts traditional banks that lack modern technology [26][30] - **Emerging Markets**: Actively expanding in India, with a new partnership with Alibaba.com to onboard Indian exporters [25][43] - **Cross-Border Payments**: Significant growth in the SMB economy, with a focus on underserved markets [24][30] Product and Service Innovations - **Financial Stack**: A comprehensive suite of services for accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) [46] - **Card Product Growth**: 30% growth in card usage over the last six quarters, indicating strong customer loyalty [46][48] - **Customer-Centric Approach**: Focus on understanding and meeting the unique needs of SMBs globally [30][32] Macro Environment and Challenges - **Resilience**: Despite macroeconomic disruptions (e.g., Ukraine war, SVB collapse), the business remains strong and resilient [19][40] - **Trade Dynamics**: No significant deterioration in financials due to trade disruptions; sellers are adapting to changing tariff environments [40][41] Future Outlook - **Growth Trajectory**: Early stages of a multi-year growth journey with strong momentum and opportunities ahead [20][21] - **Stablecoins**: Exploring the potential of stablecoins as a payment rail, leveraging existing customer trust [36][37] - **Customer Retention**: Focus on high-value customers and expanding product offerings to drive revenue growth [54][55] Additional Insights - **Cultural Impact**: Payoneer is viewed as synonymous with entrepreneurship in many regions, particularly in emerging markets [10] - **Customer Engagement**: Strong emphasis on building relationships and community with customers [30][32] - **Adaptability**: The company is well-positioned to adapt to changing market conditions and customer needs [39][60]

Core Insights - The article highlights the challenges faced by businesses in cross-border payments as they expand into new markets, particularly in Latin America and Southeast Asia, where local currency payment requirements and unfamiliar payment methods complicate transactions [1][2] - PhotonPay has upgraded its global distribution capabilities by adding payment channels to over 73 countries and regions, supporting 11 local currencies and 27 popular local e-wallets, enhancing the efficiency of cross-border transactions [1][2][4] Group 1: Market Expansion Challenges - Businesses are experiencing difficulties with local currency payment demands and unfamiliar payment methods in new markets, which hinder their global expansion efforts [1][2] - The complexity of cross-border payments creates a "blind box" situation for companies, making it difficult to predict transaction outcomes and manage cash flow effectively [1] Group 2: PhotonPay's Solutions - PhotonPay has expanded its payment options to over 230 countries and regions, supporting more than 60 mainstream currencies, which facilitates easier market entry for businesses [2][3] - The company holds multiple financial licenses across various countries, allowing businesses to operate compliantly without building their own payment networks from scratch [3] Group 3: Local Payment Methods - PhotonPay supports 27 mainstream e-wallets, such as GCash and MoMo, which are preferred by local users in Southeast Asia, enhancing acceptance and trust in transactions [4][5][6] - The use of local e-wallets allows for faster transactions, with real-time processing capabilities that significantly reduce payment costs and improve the overall payment experience [6][7] Group 4: Efficiency in Cross-Border Payments - Traditional cross-border payments often take 3 to 7 business days, which can hinder cash flow and supply chain stability; PhotonPay aims to address these issues through technological innovations [7][8] - By partnering with major banks and local payment institutions, PhotonPay enhances payment efficiency and stability, enabling businesses to respond quickly to market demands [7][8] Group 5: Conclusion and Vision - PhotonPay's recent upgrades represent a significant advancement in digital financial infrastructure, offering tailored payment solutions that meet diverse business needs in various market stages [8][9] - The company's goal is to eliminate geographical barriers in cross-border payments, providing a localized payment experience for global commerce [9]

金融领域应用 区块链技术在金融行业的应用已经取得了明显的成效。这种技术能够提升跨境支付效率，显著缩短交易过程中的中间环节和所需时间，从而有效降低成本。 通过分布式账本，交易双方可以自行完成清算，无需经过银行等机构的复杂流程。以国际贸易为例，使用区块链支付可以让资金快速到账，极大地提高了结 算速度。 同时，在证券交易领域，通过运用区块链技术的智能合约功能，可以自动完成交易，这大大减少了人为失误和欺诈行为的风险。众多大型金融机构已经主动 开展相关研究和实践，全力推进金融交易方式的创新。 在信贷行业，区块链技术凭借其独有的优势同样扮演着关键角色。它具备强大的功能，能够实现信用信息的共享以及不可篡改，这一特性让银行等金融机构 在评估借款人信用状况时能获取更准确、更可靠的数据。因此，许多中小微企业得以更轻松地获得贷款支持，从而有效推动了实体经济的增长。而且，区块 链技术中的智能合约能够有效维护借贷双方的合法权益；只要还款条件得到满足，合约便会自动启动；这样的机制显著降低了借贷过程中可能出现的争议。 供应链管理落地 区块链技术的实际应用成为当前科技界的热点讨论，这一技术以其去中心化、不可篡改等特点，在多个行业领域显现出强 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the increasing exchange rate risks faced by companies engaged in cross-border e-commerce, particularly in emerging markets like Africa, due to significant currency fluctuations and the need for effective hedging strategies [1][2][8]. Group 1: Exchange Rate Risks in Cross-Border E-commerce - Companies are experiencing substantial profit losses due to currency depreciation, with some African currencies dropping over 5% in just a few days, leading to a profit reduction of over 70% for exporters [1][2]. - The traditional USD-centered global trade settlement system is shifting towards a more diversified model involving local currencies, complicating the exchange rate risk landscape for Chinese companies [1][8]. - A significant portion of cross-border e-commerce transactions now involves local currencies, increasing the complexity of exchange rate risks for Chinese exporters [1][8]. Group 2: Hedging Strategies - Companies are adopting forward foreign exchange swap transactions to lock in exchange rates and mitigate risks associated with currency fluctuations [1][6]. - The hedging strategies include locking in exchange rates for local currencies against USD and subsequently against RMB, which helps stabilize profits despite currency volatility [6][8]. - The effectiveness of these hedging strategies is contingent on accurately predicting currency trends, as misjudgments can lead to losses [6][8]. Group 3: Industry Trends and Challenges - The demand for foreign exchange risk management tools is increasing, with over 1.1 trillion USD utilized in foreign exchange derivatives for risk management in the first three quarters of the previous year [17]. - Financial institutions are enhancing their offerings of foreign exchange risk management products, including forward contracts and options, to support companies in managing their exposure [17][18]. - There is a growing recognition among companies of the need for a "neutral" approach to exchange rate risk management, focusing on cost and profit stabilization rather than speculative gains [17][22]. Group 4: Operational Pain Points - Companies face operational challenges in executing foreign exchange transactions due to lengthy processes involving multiple banks, which can take several days and expose them to currency fluctuations [3][6]. - Many companies lack clarity on which foreign exchange hedging tools are suitable for their specific needs, leading to ineffective risk management practices [18][19]. - Financial institutions are working to address these operational pain points by providing tailored solutions and educating companies on effective hedging strategies [18][23].

一个五一，给爆火的"China Travel"再添了一把火。 早在上个月15日，国家移民管理局发布的数据就显示，240小时过境免签政策实施以来，全国各口岸入 境外国人921.5万人次，较去年同期增长40.2%。其中，免签入境外国人657万人次，占71.3%。 彼时，入境游"现象级"爆发迹象早已凸显。 此前，相关部门有充足的信心预测，这个小长假"China Travel"的爆发力更甚。五一前夕，据国家移民 管理局初步统计，今年"五一"假期全国口岸日均出入境人员有望达215万人次，较去年同期增长27%。 现实是，据携程数据，今年"五一"假期入境游订单同比激增130%；支付宝平台也显示，"五一"假期前 三天，入境游客用支付宝消费金额同比去年增长180%，其中来自54个240小时过境免签国家的外国人通 过"支付宝碰一下"消费金额环比4月同期增长近50%。 至于原因，既受益于144小时过境免签政策的支持，更在于"即买即退"的离境退税新政等措施的刺激。 "中国购"正在成为外国游客打卡的新方式。这些盛况也在资本市场得到正反馈，节后开盘首日，旅游、 酒店、免税店指数午后持续攀高，预计这样的向上趋势后续仍可能继续强化。 订单激 ...

Market Sentiment - The current market sentiment score is 60, indicating a "relatively hot" market condition, which suggests a gradual upward trend supported by recent improvements in market sentiment and policy support [6][10]. Hot Topics Tracking - **Cross-Border Payment**: The People's Bank of China has issued a plan to enhance cross-border financial services, aiming to improve service levels for enterprises going abroad and expand the CIPS network. Related stocks include Cross-Border Communication (002640) and Qingdao Kingking (002094) [7]. - **Virtual Power Plants**: The National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration have released guidelines to promote the development of virtual power plants, targeting a national adjustment capacity of over 20 million kilowatts by 2027 and over 50 million kilowatts by 2030. Related stocks include Guoneng Rixin (301162) and Kehua Data (002335) [7]. - **Duty-Free Theme**: The Ministry of Commerce and other departments have announced measures to optimize the departure tax refund policy, aiming to enhance the supply of refund goods and expand the number of duty-free stores. Related stocks include China Duty Free (601888) and Wangfujing (600859) [7]. Major Capital Inflows and Outflows - The top ten stocks with the highest net inflows include Changshan Beiming (000158.SZ) with a net inflow of 1.036 billion, Ruixin Micro (603893.SH) with 613 million, and Southern Precision (002553.SZ) with 366 million [11]. - The top ten stocks with the highest net outflows include Leo Group (002131.SZ) with a net outflow of 544 million, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (601398.SH) with 498 million, and Sanqi Interactive Entertainment (002555.SZ) with 419 million [13]. - The top ten stocks with the highest net short selling include Kweichow Moutai (600519.SH) with 16 million, Yili Group (600887.SH) with 837 thousand, and Haiguang Information (688041.SH) with 462 thousand [14]. Industry Overview - The top ten industries with the highest net inflows include SW Computer with 210 million, SW Automotive with 194 million, and SW Machinery Equipment with 189 million [16][17]. - The top ten industries with the highest net outflows include SW Banking with -141 million, SW Non-Bank Financials with -91 million, and SW Basic Chemicals with -155 million [18].