{"id":60697,"date":"2023-10-26T10:23:52","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T02:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=60697"},"modified":"2023-11-06T12:15:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T04:15:23","slug":"youtrip-series-b-fundraise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/youtrip-series-b-fundraise\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTrip Closes Record-Breaking US$50 Million In Series B Fundraise \ud83d\ude80"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"60697\" class=\"elementor elementor-60697\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f11eaf7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f11eaf7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8ba73ae\" data-id=\"8ba73ae\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3cd2c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3cd2c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>It is your unwavering support and trust that allow us to be the leading multi-currency digital wallet in Singapore, and across the region. Read on to find out what we have in planned for you as part of this milestone celebration!<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-714cdfa4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"714cdfa4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-68f061bd\" data-id=\"68f061bd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46c4b62e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46c4b62e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let us start by saying, thank YOU!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite not being able to travel during the pandemic, you stuck with us through thick and thin \u2013 supporting us when we expanded to e-commerce to help you continue saving on FX transactions as you stayed safe indoors. You also reached for your YouTrip card immediately when the travel borders reopened, bringing us with you as you embark on the long-desired journey!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our success in this latest round of Series B fundraising is only possible because of your support. It is with your loyal trust that we were able to grow consistently over the last five years and that further affirms the investors\u2019 confidence in us as we continue to be your choice of multi-currency e-wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cYouTrip launched in 2018 with the bold vision to empower everyone with a smarter and more convenient way to pay in foreign currency. We achieved tremendous growth despite the pandemic, strengthening our position as the region\u2019s leading digital payment solutions for consumers and businesses. The latest funding round is a testament to our strong potential in the B2C and B2B payment spaces. Thank you for being a part of our journey, and I can\u2019t wait to share with you the exciting plans we have in store for you,\u201d said <\/span><b>Caecilia Chu, CEO and Co-Founder of YouTrip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This latest round of funding marks another significant milestone for us this 2023. From launching YouTrip 2.0 and rolling out Apple Pay, to celebrating the first anniversary of our corporate card and spend management platform, YouBiz, thank you for being a part of our journey!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With Series B funding, we are one step closer to achieving our vision. As we further accelerate our growth and expansion plans, we are committed to continuously innovate and provide you with the best possible experience! In the coming months, you can look forward to us:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2728 <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Launching new products and features that complement our existing offerings, providing you with an even more seamless experience as you travel\/spend in foreign currencies;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\uddbe <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Investing in our technology to make the products even more user-intuitive and reliable; <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf0e <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expanding into new markets, and offering new wallet currencies for you to lock down the best FX rates for a wider range of currencies. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not forgetting the promise we made to our Android users, with Google Pay slated for launch later this year! Do keep an eye out for more information as we have more exciting updates coming your way soon. But for now\u2026 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>To celebrate this monumental achievement, we have something exciting planned for you!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-60753 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Blog-Banner-2.png\" alt=\"YouTrip Closes Record-Breaking US$50 Million In Series B Fundraise \ud83d\ude80\" width=\"900\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Blog-Banner-2.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Blog-Banner-2-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Blog-Banner-2-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Blog-Banner-2-600x313.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are doubling the number of winners for our <\/span><b>Destinations: Anywhere With $1 giveaway<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">! Instead of 3, we are now giving<\/span><b> 6 lucky winners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> a chance to jet off to their dream destination for just $1. 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Upon account approval, you\u2019ll receive the virtual YouTrip card which allows you to make online purchases instantly as you wait for your physical card to arrive in the mail within 7-12 working days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are excited to see what the future holds, and we are immensely grateful for the support of our investors and YOU!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-36a5404 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"36a5404\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-afbb37c\" data-id=\"afbb37c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f640627 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f640627\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d18619 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d18619\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-59000 size-full\" style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0;--tw-border-spacing-y: 0;--tw-translate-x: 0;--tw-translate-y: 0;--tw-rotate: 0;--tw-skew-x: 0;--tw-skew-y: 0;--tw-scale-x: 1;--tw-scale-y: 1;--tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity;--tw-ring-offset-width: 0px;--tw-ring-offset-color: #fff;--tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;--tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000;--tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000;vertical-align: bottom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/08\/Blog-Bottom-Banner-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/08\/Blog-Bottom-Banner-1.png 728w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/08\/Blog-Bottom-Banner-1-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/08\/Blog-Bottom-Banner-1-600x132.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" class=\"wp-image-44712\" style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0;--tw-border-spacing-y: 0;--tw-translate-x: 0;--tw-translate-y: 0;--tw-rotate: 0;--tw-skew-x: 0;--tw-skew-y: 0;--tw-scale-x: 1;--tw-scale-y: 1;--tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity;--tw-ring-offset-width: 0px;--tw-ring-offset-color: #fff;--tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000;--tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000;--tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000;--tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000;vertical-align: bottom;color: var( --e-global-color-text );font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;font-style: inherit;font-weight: inherit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/YB-Footer-1-21.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/YB-Footer-1-21.png 728w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/YB-Footer-1-21-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/YB-Footer-1-21-600x74.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>And it&#8217;s all thanks to YOU! 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