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Aspire reaches profitability aspirations

June 7, 2023
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Say hi to Aspire! This Singapore-based neobank offers all-in-one finance solutions for businesses in SEA. And they just announced that they’re profitable!

  • That’s a lot! The company claims it has 3x’ed yearly revenues in the last 12 months, and hit $15B in annualized total payment volumes. 

Investor check. Aspire is backed by Lightspeed, Y Combinator, and other big ticket investors. 

🔎 A little bit of history

Launched in 2018, Aspire initially provided working capital loans for SMEs. But they’ve expanded to offer international bank accounts and finance management tools. 

  • They currently serve 15,000 businesses in SEA and beyond. 
  • Their customers include AirAsia, Love Bonito and Carousell!

🥇 The one and only

Aspire can handle your money, no matter how small or big your team is. 

Stay on top of company bills, send out invoices, and set spending controls for your team. 

  • Interconnected. Say goodbye to using multiple tools and accounts! 
  • Do it better. Get international payments that are 4x cheaper than banks. 
  • Follow the $$$. The app tracks receivables, expenses, and payables, so you’ll always know when money comes in and out. 

📜 Prep those resumes!

Aspire currently has 400 staff members with over 50 positions ready to be filled.

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