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Paywatch raised $30 million in Series A funding led by Third Prime and US investors to accelerate growth and expand EWA solutions.

PRIVATEJun 24, 2024

Amount Raised

$30 Million

Round Type

Series A

Kuala LumpurFinancial ServicesConsumer GoodsFinanceFintech

Investors

CitiWooshin Venture Investment CorpOctagon Venture PartnersUniversity Of Illinois FoundationVanderbilt UniversityThird Prime

Description

Paywatch, Asia’s leading earned-wage access (EWA) service provider, has successfully raised $30 million in Series A funding to accelerate its growth trajectory. The funding round, comprising both equity and credit facilities, marks the largest investment secured by an EWA player in Southeast Asia to date.

Quick answer

Paywatch raised $30 Million in a Series A round, dated June 24, 2024. Investors: Citi, Wooshin Venture Investment Corp, Octagon Venture Partners, University Of Illinois Foundation, Vanderbilt University and Third Prime. Paywatch is based in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

How much did Paywatch raise?
Paywatch raised $30 Million in a Series A round on June 24, 2024.
Who invested in Paywatch?
Citi, Wooshin Venture Investment Corp, Octagon Venture Partners, University Of Illinois Foundation, Vanderbilt University and Third Prime are named as investors in this round.
What does Paywatch do?
Paywatch is the only earned wage access service provider backed by major banks and recognized by the United Nations, Central Banks and regulators for its commitment to financial access and ESG.
Where is Paywatch based and how big is it?
Paywatch is based in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Fundz records about 49 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Paywatch?
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Who else raised in Financial Services and Consumer Goods around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Paywatch that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • StellarFi raised $3.5M on August 8, 2024.
  • FINQY raised $2M (Funding Round) on August 8, 2024.
  • Clix Capital raised $20M on August 1, 2024.
  • Sokin raised an undisclosed amount on July 24, 2024.
  • Digitt raised $50M (Funding Round) on July 24, 2024.
  • Seeds Fincap Pvt. Ltd raised $8.5M (Series A) on July 17, 2024.

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Company Information

Company

Paywatch

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About

Paywatch is the only earned wage access service provider backed by major banks and recognized by the United Nations, Central Banks and regulators for its commitment to financial access and ESG. Working with top banks and employers in each of its markets, Paywatch serves as a bridge to help employees get banked, start getting credit the right way and find financial security. Paywatch operates in South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

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