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  1. Grab, a Singapore-based multinational technology company, operates a superapp across Southeast Asia.

Grab acquires regional BNPL platform Atome Financial

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What happened

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Grab announced a phased acquisition of Atome Financial, a regional buy-now-pay-later platform. The first phase involves acquiring a controlling 60 per cent stake in cash, funded by Grab's cash balance, with Phase 1 targeting the third quarter of 2027. The second phase will acquire the remaining 40 per cent under a performance-linked valuation framework.

From businesstimes.com.sg

Why it matters

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Analysts view the acquisition as a strategic move for Grab to quickly scale digital lending across Southeast Asia. The deal provides instant scale, including 25 million cumulative users and a US$1 billion gross loan portfolio, which is faster than organic growth.

Grab is a Singapore-based super-app that operates across Southeast Asia.

From businesstimes.com.sg

Who's involved

  • GrabThe Singapore-based super-app making the acquisition of Atome Financial

How it developed

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  1. Centurion group expands its portfolio into Malaysia, while ABR Holdings and Nera Telecommunications are listed stocks in Singapore.Sub-event
  2. Mobile-health Network Solutions operates in Southeast Asia and is listed on Nasdaq.1 source
  3. AI Platform announced it will establish its headquarters in Singapore.Sub-event
  4. UP Fintech Holding Limited was listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange on August 17, 2026.Sub-event
  5. Grab, a major SEA firm, is confirmed to be listed on the Nasdaq exchange.1 source
  6. HCC Healthcare Pte. Ltd., incorporated in Singapore, plans to list its securities on Nasdaq.Sub-event
  7. SuperX AI Technology Limited leverages its Singapore base and Nasdaq listing to serve AI markets globally.1 source
  8. Company listed on Nasdaq, based in Singapore, operates in Southeast Asia.1 source
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  1. The company OMS announced its financial results from Singapore on July 28, 2025.Sub-event

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