Thai fintech Salary Hero to expand in Malaysia after raising $7.6m
Summary
Salary Hero raised $7.6 million in a Series A round led by Cento Ventures and expanded its credit facility to support growth. The Thai fintech plans to enter Malaysia and build a local team, enterprise partnerships, and distribution channels. Its platform gives workers early access to earned wages and includes budgeting and financial education tools. The company says it already serves more than 300,000 employees in Thailand and wants to work with 50 corporate partners in Malaysia by the end of 2027.
Funding
Amount
$7.6M
Total raised
Date
October 14, 2026
Announcement date
Investors
Cento Ventures, Bank Negara Malaysia, Kairous Capital
Lead investors
Company
https://www.salary-hero.com
Funded company
AskAI Classifications
Sectors
Fintech, Banking and Payments
General FinTech
Personal Finance
Functions
Human Resources
Workforce Management
Compensation and Benefits
Linked Companies
Salary Hero
$1M to $5M