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Grab to buy most of Singapore tech firm Atome for $1.9b
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Southeast Asian super-app Grab is acquiring a controlling stake in regional technology and financing firm Atome in a deal valued at $1.9 billion. The transaction aims to expand Grab's presence and capabilities within the digital consumer lending market across the region.
WHY IT MATTERS
This acquisition significantly strengthens Grab's financial services footprint in Southeast Asia by integrating Atome's consumer lending operations.
The purchase will give Grab a stronger foothold in the consumer lending business in South-east Asia.
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