HONG KONG, 22 October 2025 — Riverchain International Limited (Riverchain), a Hong Kong-based fintech specialising in working capital solutions for the construction industry, has raised US$5 million in Series A funding led by Betatron Venture Group.
The investment will accelerate Riverchain’s expansion across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia while enhancing its origination, underwriting, and distribution technology.
Founded to tackle one of the construction sector’s most persistent challenges, delayed payments and liquidity constraints, Riverchain provides agile financing to subcontractors facing long or unpredictable payment cycles.
In Hong Kong alone, an estimated US$7 billion is tied up each year in outstanding payments, restricting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from maintaining stable cash flow and pursuing growth.
Since its launch in January 2024, Riverchain has deployed over US$100 million in capital, supporting 115 public and private projects in Hong Kong, including the Northern Metropolis development and the Kai Tak Sports Park. By enabling faster, more flexible access to capital, the company helps contractors and subcontractors sustain operations and invest confidently in new opportunities.
Scaling Up Through Series A Funding
The Series A round follows a US$1.2 million seed investment earlier this year from the Republic Asia Ecosystem Fund. With the latest funding, Riverchain plans to strengthen its footprint across key Asia-Pacific markets where subcontractors face persistent liquidity pressures.
The new capital will accelerate the development of Riverchain’s data-driven operating system, proprietary credit underwriting model, and embedded financing platform, enabling scalable access to working capital and enhancing transparency for institutional investors. On the distribution side, the investment supports the rollout of institutional-grade access to Riverchain’s growing portfolio of alternative credit assets.
Riverchain continues to partner with major financial institutions, including Chong Hing Bank, ARTA TechFin, Abound Capital, and Olea to deliver integrated financing solutions for contractors and SMEs in the construction ecosystem.
“The closing of our Series A validates our mission to empower subcontractors and provides the capital needed to scale our technology and expand our reach,” said Ben Wong, Founder & CEO of Riverchain. “By combining specialised financial products with a data-driven platform, we’re modernising the construction industry and helping a new generation of builders grow with confidence.”
Matthias Knobloch, Managing Partner & CEO at Betatron Venture Group, added:
“Despite its scale, the construction sector is still in the early stages of digital transformation. Riverchain’s integrated model and strong market position place it at the forefront of this shift.”
Adrian Cheng, Venture Builder, said:
“We’re at a pivotal point where technology, finance and infrastructure intersect to drive the next wave of growth. Riverchain is turning construction innovation into sustainable regional progress.”
