Alibaba Backs MetaComp, Boosting Total Pre-A Funding to $35 Million
Singapore’s MetaComp Pte. Ltd. has completed its Pre-A+ funding round with strategic investment from Alibaba, Spark Venture, and other institutions. The round, announced on March 13, 2026, brought the company's total Pre-A series financing to $35 million, secured across two rounds within just three months. This infusion of capital, combined with operating cash flows, elevates MetaComp's immediate available liquidity to over $100 million, providing a strong foundation for its expansion plans.
The investment signals strong institutional confidence in MetaComp's hybrid financial model, which already achieved full-year net profitability in 2025. The firm is licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) as a Major Payment Institution, positioning it as a regulated player in the digital asset space.
Platform Processed $10B in 2025 on Hybrid Finance Model
MetaComp's core business revolves around a 'Web2.5' architecture, which integrates traditional fiat payment rails with digital asset networks. In 2025, this platform processed over $10 billion in payments and over-the-counter (OTC) volume for its 1,000+ institutional and accredited clients. The company's proprietary Client Asset Management Platform (CAMP) operates at a monthly run rate exceeding $1 billion, while its MAS-licensed affiliate, Alpha Ladder Finance, manages over $500 million in wealth assets.
This model directly addresses the friction in traditional cross-border transactions, which can take two to seven days to settle. By using its proprietary StableX Network, MetaComp can execute conversions and settlements in under three seconds. This capability is designed for businesses, financial institutions, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals who require faster and more reliable settlements than what legacy banking systems can offer.
MetaComp was built on a single conviction: that the future of cross-border finance is neither purely traditional nor purely digital - it's the integrated Web2.5 architecture where fiat rails and stablecoin networks operate as one.
— Tin Pei Ling, Co-President of MetaComp.
New Capital Targets Expansion in Emerging Markets
The fresh capital is earmarked for the global expansion of MetaComp's StableX Network. The company is targeting high-growth corridors in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, where demand for compliant, real-time cross-border settlement is surging. Unlike retail-focused fintechs, MetaComp focuses exclusively on business-to-business clients with global operations.
While Alibaba is a key backer, the company maintains strict compliance with international regulations. Co-founder Dr. Bai Bo clarified that MetaComp does not serve clients within mainland China but focuses on outbound Chinese businesses operating globally. The long-term strategy includes a potential initial public offering, which the founders view as a financing event on the path to building a global payment and wealth platform.
