Ant International, the Singapore-based overseas arm of Ant Group, is weighing a $1 billion fundraising round at a valuation of at least $10 billion, Bloomberg reported on June 10. The company posted eight consecutive quarters of profitability and an estimated 2025 revenue of $3.7 billion, representing a roughly 25 percent increase from the prior year. Ant International operates under its own board in Singapore following a governance restructuring that separated it from the parent group's core mainland China operations, with the unit contributing approximately 10 percent of Ant Group's total revenue while its growth rate has outpaced many domestic operations.
Ant International Posts Eight Consecutive Profitable Quarters with $3.7B Revenue
Ant International's $3.7 billion in 2025 revenue represents a roughly 25 percent increase from the prior year. The unit contributes approximately 10 percent of Ant Group's total revenue. Existing backers General Atlantic and Silver Lake are reportedly among those being approached for the new round. The round would rank among the largest fintech fundraises of 2026.
Alipay+ Network Connects 150M Merchants Across 100 Markets
The company's Alipay+ payment network connects over 150 million merchants with more than 2 billion consumers across more than 100 markets. The network processed more than $1 trillion in transactions during 2024.
Whale Blockchain Processes One-Third of Ant's $1T Global Transaction Volume
Ant International's Whale blockchain platform processed roughly one-third of the more than $1 trillion in transactions that moved through Ant's global network during 2024. At the Singapore FinTech Festival, Ant Group Chairman Eric Jing said AI technologies and tokenized settlement systems could help make financial services more accessible globally.
Standard Chartered Completes SGD Liquidity Transfers on Whale Platform
Standard Chartered and Ant International previously completed SGD-denominated liquidity transfers on the Whale platform, following earlier Hong Kong dollar settlement trials. Both firms participate in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority Ensemble Sandbox for tokenization use cases in financial markets.
Ant International Integrates Circle USDC and Plans Stablecoin Licenses in Three Jurisdictions
The integration of Circle's USDC into cross-border payment channels positions Ant to operate across both regulated fiat corridors and blockchain-based settlement rails. Ant International's planned stablecoin license applications in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Luxembourg are expected once regulatory frameworks take effect in those jurisdictions.
FAQ
What did Ant International announce on June 10?
Bloomberg reported on June 10 that Ant International is weighing a $1 billion fundraising round at a valuation of at least $10 billion, after posting eight consecutive quarters of profitability and an estimated 2025 revenue of $3.7 billion.
How much transaction volume did Ant International's Whale blockchain process in 2024?
Ant International's Whale blockchain platform processed roughly one-third of the more than $1 trillion in transactions that moved through Ant's global network during 2024.
Which institutions has Ant International partnered with for blockchain settlement?
Standard Chartered and Ant International completed SGD-denominated liquidity transfers on the Whale platform, following earlier Hong Kong dollar settlement trials. Both firms participate in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority Ensemble Sandbox for tokenization use cases.
