YouTrip
YouTrip operates a multi-currency payment platform for consumers and businesses in Asia Pacific, processing over $15 billion in annual payment volume. The Singapore-based company has raised $106 million, including a Series B round in October 2023 led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.
The growth story
YouTrip grew from 82 to 316 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $106M along the way, most recently a Series B in October 2023.
About
YouTrip provides digital wallets that let users hold and spend multiple currencies, targeting both individual consumers and businesses in Asia Pacific. Its consumer product YouTrip and business offering YouBiz aim to simplify cross-border payments and currency exchange.
The company has grown rapidly since launching in 2018, reaching $15 billion in annual payment volume. Its $106 million in funding, including a recent Series B round, reflects investor confidence in its position as a leading multi-currency platform in the region.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is YouTrip's largest function, accounting for 53 of its 316 employees. The company is led by founders based in Singapore, where it is headquartered.
The YouTrip org chart
Caecilia Chu (Co-Founder and CEO) leads 60 mapped leaders with 6 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 81 (+14% YoY), Finance 41 (+11% YoY), Information Technology 20 (0% YoY), Arts and Design 17 (0% YoY), Product Management 16 (+33% YoY), Marketing 15 (0% YoY).
Talent flow
YouTrip recruits heavily from consulting firms and regional tech companies, with Accenture, Shopee and Grab being top sources. Alumni frequently move to government tech roles, crypto exchanges and digital banks.
Most common previous employers of YouTrip staff: Accenture (10), Shopee (10), Grab (8), HSBC (6), Citi (5), Deloitte (5). Former YouTrip employees most often moved to GovTech Singapore (5), OKX (4), Binance (4), DBS Bank (4), Airwallex (3), TikTok (3).
Alumni worth knowing
The YouTrip mafia
YouTrip alumni have founded at least three startups, including payment platform Cashi and social app Junto.
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Web traffic
Traffic mix: 22% direct, 63% search, 5% social, 0% paid.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 2.10 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 2.60 / 5
- Senior management
- 2.30 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 3.00 / 5
Frequently asked
YouTrip has 316 employees as of September 2026.
YouTrip has raised $106M in total, most recently a Series B round in October 2023.
YouTrip was founded in 2016 by Caecilia Chu, Arthur Mak.
Caecilia Chu (Co-Founder and CEO) sits at the top of YouTrip's reporting structure, with 6 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current YouTrip staff are Accenture (10 people), Shopee (10 people), Grab (8 people).
Former YouTrip employees most often move to GovTech Singapore (5), OKX (4), Binance (4).
At least 3 companies have a founder who previously worked at YouTrip, including Cashi, Junto, JM Prints.
YouTrip has about 81 people in Engineering, up 14% over the past year, as of September 2026.
YouTrip has about 41 people in Finance, up 11% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 200 current and 260 former YouTrip profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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