Driven by the global boom of eCommerce, supplier business models are evolving rapidly. WIth the rise of C2M business model, more suppliers are now connecting directly consumers worldwide.
Category: Insight
Building Financial Resilience: Credit Access for SMEs
Access to credit remains a major challenge for SMEs, limiting their scalability and growth. Traditional financing often falls short due to perceived risks such as cash flow volatility and supply chain uncertainties. Air8 empowers SMEs to proactively mitigate these risks, manage counterparty exposure, and optimize working capital. Where Air8 Differentiates — More than a financing […]
Driving Supply Chain Resilience through Risk Management
In today’s rapidly changing global marketplace, the concept of Supply Chain Resilience has emerged as a crucial factor for businesses, especially in the fashion and general merchandize sectors. Resilience refers to the ability of a supply chain to not only respond to operational disruptions but also to anticipate and mitigate potential risks before they escalate. […]
International Women’s Day: Support Women Workforce for a more Sustainable Future
International Women’s Day- the origins of this important day stem from the struggles of female workers in apparel manufacturing, who faced mistreatment and unsafe working condition a century ago. While the industry has made significant strides toward responsible manufacturing…
Role of AI in Reducing Risk and Boosting Transparency in High-Growth Sectors in India
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 […]
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 growth. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
