When Did Grab Acquire Uber

SINGAPORE AND SAN FRANCISCO – March 26, 2018 – Grab today announced that it has acquired Uber’s Southeast Asia operations. This deal is the largest-ever of its kind in Southeast Asia.

When did Uber sell to Grab?

Analysts suggest Alibaba could use Grab’s services to grab back more of the market. Uber acquired a 27.5% stake in Grab in 2018 when Uber sold its business to its Southeast Asian counterpart in a bid to focus on its core markets. As part of the deal, Grab has to go public by 2023 or it will pay Uber $2 billion.

Did Uber acquire Grab?

It’s official, Uber has announced that it has sold its Southeast Asia-based business to rival Grab. The deal follows a month of speculation, and it will see Grab — which is valued at over $6 billion — buy up Uber’s ride-sharing business in eight countries in Southeast Asia.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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