Grab
Top product managers in Southeast Asia share tips and best practices for budding PMs
Product experts share actionable insights from their years of product management. Find useful tips on different ways to structure a product team within an organization, communication amongst different stakeholders, and hiring PMs. Practical advice on beta testing and prioritization strategies will also be covered towards the end of this piece so do read to…
July 22, 2021
News,Singapore,Malaysia,FinTech
Consortiums and companies submit Malaysia digital banking license bids as deadline looms close, including Grab-Singtel venture
The Race for the five digital banking licenses heats up further as more consortiums and companies announced their application, including ride-hailing giant Grab-Singtel consortium, which bagged a digital full-bank license in Singapore last year. These consortiums also include overseas investors and technology partners from Singapore, Japan, and China.
July 1, 2021
News,Investments,Logistics,Transportation
Grab inks SPAC deal with Altimeter Growth as it readies US IPO at $39.6B valuation
It is expected to be the largest-ever US equity offering by a Southeast Asian company as the deal values the leading Southeast Asian super app at approximately $39.6 billion. The company is expected to be traded on NASDAQ under ticker “GRAB” as it goes public.
April 15, 2021
Grab gets backing from South Korean retailer Shinsegae Group’s corporate VC arm Signite Partners
The South Korean retail giant has been actively making moves to invest overseas through its VC arm, Signite Partners
February 18, 2021
Grab secures $2B 5-year term loan facility as industry heats up in SEA
Grab plans to use the loan to strengthen its position as the leading super app in Southeast Asia, through stronger liquidity and diversified financing.
February 2, 2021
Singapore’s Grab Holdings boosts its FinTech unit with a $300M funding round
This is the first time for Grab’s FinTech arm to secure money from new investors. The new investment in Grab Financial Group is substantial, but Grab Holdings Inc. continues to own the majority stake in the subsidiary.
January 12, 2021
Victory for Travis Kalanick in Singapore food fight
Grab, Deliveroo do U-turn after Kalanick’s startup complains of unfair competition.
August 6, 2020
Grab wants to be the future of retail
With its new GrabMerchant marketplace, shops will be more online than ever before.
June 9, 2020
News,Transportation,Singapore,SEA
Ninja Van just got its biggest ever funding round amid online shopping surge
$280 million for startup that handles one million parcels daily.
May 5, 2020