As India pushes forward on its sustainability agenda, green finance has become a cornerstone of its economic and environmental plans. Now, with artificial intelligence (AI) entering the scene, the potential of green finance is expanding, particularly in sectors such as fashion and general merchandize industries. This technology is crucial in minimizing risk and […]
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Empowering Indian SMEs: Air8’s Tech-Driven Approach to Sustainable Financing
In a CXOToday.com Q&A interview, Ankit Verma, Business Development Lead in India of Air8 shared about how Air8 supports and enhances financial inclusion for SME exporters in India. Air8’s agile financing solutions addresses the unique challenges of SME exporters with data-driven and insights-based approaches, enabling them to confidently pursue international opportunities and foster sustainable […]
Podcast: Boosting SME trade financing with tailored solutions and ESG-focused capital distribution
Air8 was invited by IBS Intelligence in their podcast episode. Ankit Verma, Business Development Lead in India of Air8, shared how Air8 transforms trade financing for SMEs in emerging markets with its innovative approach to making working capital more accessible and fostering economic growth. In Episode #759, the focus is about the role of […]
Innovating Textile Trade: Air8’s data-driven approach to empower SME exporters
In an interview by Just Style Magazine with Alvin Ho, the President of Air8, Alvin shared how innovation transforms textile trade for growth. Just Style: Can you outline Air8’s origins and the mission and vision of Air8? Air8 has been created in late 2021 to address the widening working capital gap, particularly for SME exporters […]
Trade Financing explained: It’s not just about providing cash
In a recent interview with Anushruti Singh from SME Futures, Alvin Ho, President of Air8 explained the concept of trade financing. In today’s market, goods flow seamlessly from one corner of the world to another. However, behind this seamless exchange lies a complex web of financial instruments and solutions collectively known as trade financing. […]
Air’s Data-driven, Insights-Based Supply Chain Finance platform bridges the financing gap SMEs face
Alvin Ho, President of Air8 was invited for an interview at CXOToday.comm about Air8’s data-driven, insights-driven supply chain finance platform. How does Air8 plan to extend its financing solution beyond local borders to address the global challenge of SME financing in emerging economies? SMEs face challenges such as lack of affordable financing, insufficient know-how on […]
Empowering Entrepreneurs: Air8 leads the charge in SME Finance Evolution
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economies worldwide, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering economic growth. According to the UN, SMEs make up to 90% of businesses and provide 60-70% of jobs globally. Despite their importance, SMEs often encounter various challenges that hinder their ability to thrive in the international market. To deal with […]
Rising Geopolitical Risk Poses a Significant Challenge to Global Trade
In a recent Procurement Roundtable discussion with major global retailers and brands, moderated by Air8, senior procurement executives emphasized that geopolitical risk remains the top challenge to global trade, surpassing all other obstacles faced by professionals in the field. The Red Sea incident and the continual impact of Russia-Ukraine war have resulted in […]
