Salary Hero, a Thailand-based financial health platform that lets workers access earned wages before payday, has raised US$7.6 million in series A equity funding led by Cento Ventures.

It also expanded its credit facility to US$10 million.

Malaysia-based Kairous Capital and M Venture Partners joined the round.

Salary Hero also announced its launch in Malaysia, though it had begun operating there in Q2 2026.

The company said the funding will support its expansion in Malaysia, including a local team and partnerships with enterprise clients and distribution partners.

In Thailand, Salary Hero said it works with more than 100 companies and reaches over 300,000 employees.

Salary Hero cited a Bank Negara Malaysia survey that found 61% of Malaysians struggled to raise 1,000 ringgit (US$240) for an emergency in 2024.

Salary Hero is entering a market where earned wage access provider Paywatch already operates.

🔗 Source: Salary Hero