Woofun AI reports that Ant International has completed a Series A financing round valued at approximately $1.2 billion. The round included participation from Ant Group, Alibaba, existing shareholders, and several international investment institutions. The capital will be allocated to expanding global operations, accelerating investments in artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies, and broadening inclusive fintech services such as cross-border payments and global accounts to support merchant growth.

Ant International operates across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, serving over 150 million merchants and 2 billion consumer accounts. The company maintains innovation and operational centers in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia. Its business segments include Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst, and Bettr, focusing on payment connectivity, merchant treasury management, and fintech solutions.