Grab

What Grab does

Grab Holdings Ltd. is a Singapore-headquartered, NASDAQ-listed (GRAB) superapp platform serving consumers, driver-partners, and merchant-partners across eight Southeast Asian countries (Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and, pending close, Taiwan as a ninth market. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, Grab operates an integrated mobile application combining three core verticals: Mobility (ride-hailing, taxis, GrabExec Limo, cross-border Singapore-Johor service), Deliveries (GrabFood, GrabMart, GrabExpress, with Jaya Grocer and Everrise grocery integration in Malaysia), and Financial Services (GrabPay payments, lending, insurance, plus digital banking through GXS Bank in Singapore, GXBank in Malaysia, and the recently consolidated Superbank in Indonesia). The company reported 52M monthly transacting users in Q1 2026 and over 900 cities of operation.

The technology stack is proprietary and AI-first. Grab operates Palana (Kubernetes-native secure execution for autonomous AI agents), GrabGPT/AI Gateway (multi-provider LLM router with OpenAI partnership since 2024), GrabMaps hyperlocal mapping (now licensed to AWS, Microsoft, and TikTok), plus internal data platforms Hugo (Flink-based ingestion), Hubble (DataHub-based catalog), Genchi (data quality), and GrabDefence (Griffin fraud engine processing billions of predictions daily). Disclosed AI productivity metrics include 23% higher driver earnings via Turbo, 15% merchant GMV uplift via Mai, 40% more merge requests per engineer, and 20-30% faster development cycles. The stack supports GrabX Decision Engine for experimentation, multi-agent AI for engineering support, and upcoming physical-AI pilots (Carri delivery robot, WeRide autonomous shuttles, Vietnam EV charging network).

The business model is a marketplace commission/take-rate model across all three verticals, supplemented by Partner App fees (e.g., Nuitée's GrabStays), subscription (GrabUnlimited), loyalty (GrabCoins), B2B GrabAds retail media, B2B GrabMaps licensing, and GrabDefence enterprise fraud protection. Q1 2026 revenue of US$955M (24% YoY) comprised Deliveries US$510M (+23%), Mobility US$337M (+19%), and Financial Services US$107M (+43%). The company achieved its first full-year net profit in FY2025 (US$200-268M), reports a net cash position of approximately US$2.95-4B, and has authorised US$500M in share buybacks. Recent strategic actions include the announced acquisitions of foodpanda Taiwan (US$600M) and Stash Financial (US$425M EV), marking its first expansions outside Southeast Asia and into North America respectively.

Name

Grab

Legal name

Grab Holdings Ltd.

Website

https://grab.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Grab is a Singapore-headquartered, NASDAQ-listed superapp operating across eight Southeast Asian countries, offering ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and digital financial services to 52 million monthly transacting users via an integrated mobile app, with planned expansion into Taiwan and North America through major acquisitions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ride-hailing and Delivery Services

NAICS

Taxi and Ridesharing Services (485310), Convenience Retailers (445131), Depository Credit Intermediation (5221), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Retail-Convenience Stores (5412), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Ride-Hailing Super-Apps (Multi-Vertical Mobility + Delivery) (THADADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Delivery-Enabled Super-Apps with Ride-Hailing (Multi-Vertical Mobility Platforms) (TLAFAIAM), Super-App Wallets & Mini-Program Payments (FSAMAEAE), Digital Wallets & One-Click Checkout (CRAFALAC), Omnichannel Commerce & Click-and-Collect Platforms (BPAMAGAL)

Keywords

• Ride-hailing services
• Food delivery platform
• Grocery delivery
• Digital payments
• Superapp mobility

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Deliveries (Food, Mart, Express): Commission-based model on food delivery (GrabFood), grocery delivery (GrabMart), and on-demand package delivery (GrabExpress). Q1 2026 deliveries revenue: US$510 million, up 23% YoY. Largest revenue segment.
2. Partner App Commissions: Revenue from third-party services integrated into the Grab ecosystem, such as Nuitée's GrabStays hotel booking service and other Partner Apps programme offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Grab is a Southeast Asian superapp that delivers ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, package courier services, and digital financial services through a single mobile application across 500+ cities in 8 countries. The platform connects consumers with driver-partners (ride-hailing and delivery) and merchant-partners (restaurants and retailers), generating revenue primarily through transaction commissions. Grab has expanded into enterprise solutions including Grab for Business (corporate expense management), GrabAds (retail media advertising), GrabMaps (B2B hyperlocal mapping technology licensed to AWS, Microsoft, and TikTok), and digital banking through GXS Bank, GXBank, and Superbank Indonesia.

Product overview

Grab is a super-app platform offering a unified mobile application combining mobility, delivery, and financial services across Southeast Asia. The core platform consists of three main verticals: Mobility (Grab Rides including taxis, private vehicles, and executive limousines), Deliveries (GrabFood for restaurant delivery, GrabMart for grocery/retail delivery, and GrabExpress for courier/package services), and Financial Services (GrabPay digital payments, GXS Bank in Singapore, GXBank in Malaysia, insurance products). The super-app architecture integrates additional services including Grab DineOut for restaurant reservations, GrabCoins loyalty rewards, GrabGifts gift cards, and Grab for Business corporate solutions. Grab has expanded into enterprise services with GrabAds advertising, GrabDefence fraud protection, and GrabMaps hyperlocal mapping technology now licensed externally. The company operates across 500+ cities in eight Southeast Asian countries (Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) with over 50 million monthly transacting users. Recent expansions include travel services (GrabStays hotel booking, Discover by Grab, GrabPay for Travel) and AI-powered products including Turbo (driver earnings optimization) and Mai (merchant assistant).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GrabFood: Food delivery service offering everyday food options for every occasion
• GrabMart
• GrabExpress
• GrabPay
• Grab DineOut
• GrabCoins
• GrabAds
• GrabMaps
• GrabGPT
• GXS Bank
• GXBank
• GrabStays
• Discover by Grab
• GrabPay for Travel

Products and services

• GrabFood Food delivery service allowing users to order meals from restaurants and have them delivered to their doorstep. Operates across 8 Southeast Asian countries as part of Grab's core deliveries vertical.
• GrabMart Grocery and everyday retail delivery service offering groceries and household items from supermarkets and convenience stores. Supported in Malaysia by owned subsidiary Jaya Grocer and Everrise.
• GrabExpress On-demand courier and package delivery service for sending packages and documents. Available for both consumer and enterprise use cases across Southeast Asia.
• Grab Rides Ride-hailing service offering a variety of vehicle types (taxis, private cars, motorbikes) for point-to-point transportation. Includes cross-border Singapore-Malaysia service and GrabExec Limo premium offering.
• GrabExec Limo Premium and luxury ride-hailing service in Singapore offering seamless executive transportation options.
• GrabPay Digital payment service enabling secure and seamless cashless payments online and in-store across Southeast Asia, integrated across consumer, driver, merchant, and enterprise offerings.
• Grab DineOut Restaurant reservation and dining deal platform enabling users to discover restaurants, book tables, and save with promotional offers. Expanded through the Chope acquisition.
• Grab for Business Corporate travel and expense management solution enabling businesses to manage employee ground transportation, meals, and corporate gifting with policy controls and reporting across Southeast Asia.
• GrabAds Advertising platform connecting businesses with Grab's millions of users through online-to-offline advertising solutions leveraging the superapp ecosystem, including in-app ads, branded driver uniforms, and community events.
• GrabDefence Mobile app fraud protection and security service for businesses to safeguard their mobile applications from fraudulent activities.
• GrabMaps Hyperlocal mapping technology and location data solutions for businesses with specialized capabilities including routing through motorcycle-only alleys, geocoding of informal addresses, and movement pattern tracking. Licensed as infrastructure to AWS, Microsoft, and TikTok.
• GrabStays In-app hotel accommodation booking service powered by Nuitée's global hotel inventory, offering competitive same-day hotel rates, AI chatbot assistance, and GrabCoins loyalty points integration.
• GXS Bank Digital banking joint venture with Singtel operating in Singapore. Part of Grab's financial services expansion in Southeast Asia.
• GXBank Digital banking service in Malaysia, launched November 2023 as Malaysia's first digital lender. Extended over RM1 billion in loans to more than 1.4 million customers.
• Superbank Indonesia Indonesian digital banking service consolidated under Grab's digital banking JV with Singtel. Serves over 6 million customers and achieved its first full-year profit in FY2025.
• GrabGifts Gift card service allowing users to send practical gift cards to others for Grab services, including customizable vouchers for enterprise customers, guests, and employees.
• Grab Unlimite Subscription programme offering unlimited ride discounts and other benefits to frequent users, powered by Temporal workflow orchestration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Driver hourly earnings increased 23% via AI-powered Turbo tool (Q1 2026)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability16 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Superbank Indonesia / GXS BankcoreOthers · 20 June 2026Grab consolidated PT Super Bank Indonesia after Singtel Alpha Investments transferred its Superbank stake to GXS Bank, Grab's digital banking JV with Singtel. Grab's combined direct and indirect shareholding in Superbank increased to over 50%. Superbank serves over 6 million customers and achieved its first full-year profit in FY2025.
• IMDA / Digital Enterprise BlueprintcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) partnered with Grab and RSM Stone Forest IT to deliver AI adoption training and cybersecurity resilience programmes for SMEs under the Digital Enterprise Blueprint. Grab launched an AI Programme with training and masterclasses for e-commerce, retail, and food & beverage companies. Initiative targets 50,000 SMEs by 2029.
• Hue City / Vietnam Tourism Development FundminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Grab Vietnam partnered with Hue (Vietnam's former imperial capital) for digital transformation of cultural heritage and tourism. Achieved 100% retention of driver-partners including traditional cyclo drivers. Signed a five-year MoU between Grab Vietnam and Vietnam Tourism Development Fund to accelerate tourism digitalization.
• Enterprise SingaporeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Grab and Enterprise Singapore launched the 'Grab Full House Mission' programme to help small F&B operators in Singapore navigate rising operating costs and strengthen digital capabilities. Programme offers up to 15% customer discounts through Dine Out campaigns and GrabFood promotions, and fully sponsors onboarding packages (S$388 each) for up to 70 merchants through December 2026.
• GStar Summit 2026 (Co-organizer)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2026Grab was a supporting partner of GStar Summit 2026, a human-centered AI conference held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The summit attracted 1,000+ participants from 160+ companies with speakers from Google DeepMind, NVIDIA, Meta, and SK Group.
• Vietnam GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Grab announced plans to explore pilot programs for autonomous vehicles and delivery robots in Vietnam during a meeting with Vietnam's General Secretary and President To Lam. Company pledged a proposed nationwide network of 6,000 shared EV charging points by 2027 and integration of public transport with its app.
• OpenAIcoreTechnology or Integration · 21 May 2026Singapore signed a National AI Partnership with OpenAI backed by over S$300 million commitment. Grab has partnered with OpenAI since 2024 as part of its broader push into physical AI and robotics. This partnership supports AI research and development across Singapore's AI ecosystem.
• Punggol Digital District / Certis, DHL, QuikBotcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Singapore's Punggol Digital District is establishing a physical AI systems testbed under collaboration between IMDA, JTC Corporation, and Singapore Institute of Technology. Companies including Certis, DHL, Grab, and QuikBot will deploy and validate robotics services (delivery and security patrolling) in the mixed-use public area. Grab will pilot its Carri delivery robot and autonomous shuttles.
• Southeast Asia Quick Commerce EcosystemminorOthers · 20 May 2026Southeast Asia quick commerce market reached US$7.3 billion in GMV in 2025 (4.6% of regional e-commerce). Grab identified as one of three platforms best positioned to close the consumer habit gap, alongside ShopeeFood and Foodpanda, per Momentum Works report.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2026NVIDIA is establishing its first research hub in Singapore focused on embodied AI. Grab participates in the physical AI testbed ecosystem at Punggol Digital District alongside NVIDIA's broader Singapore AI initiative.
• SEAOIL PhilippinesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 May 2026Strategic fuel discount partnership between SEAOIL, Grab, and MOVE IT generated P2.6 million in direct fuel savings for TNVS drivers and motorcycle taxi riders from March to April 2026. Discounts reach as high as P8.73/liter via SEAOIL's PriceLOCQ app. Partnership set to expand with more exclusive 'Super Sale' events.
• WeRidecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Grab partnered with WeRide for autonomous vehicle trials, including self-driving shuttles in Singapore's Punggol district. WeRide also operates robotaxi services globally including in Singapore with Grab. This complements Grab's Carri delivery robot pilot and broader autonomous mobility strategy.
• NuitéeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 May 2026Grab partnered with travel technology company Nuitée to launch GrabStays, an in-app hotel accommodation booking service powered by Nuitée's global hotel inventory. Service launched first in Singapore in May 2026, offering competitive same-day hotel rates, AI chatbot assistance, and GrabCoins loyalty points. Part of Grab's Partner Apps programme.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or Integration · 29 April 2026Grab Maps hyperlocal navigation and mapping technology is now used as infrastructure by Amazon Web Services. AWS integrates GrabMaps for Southeast Asian market coverage including specialized routing for motorcycle alleys and informal address geocoding.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 29 April 2026Grab Maps hyperlocal navigation and mapping technology is now used as infrastructure by Microsoft. Microsoft integrates GrabMaps for Southeast Asian market capabilities.
• TikTokcoreTechnology or Integration · 29 April 2026Grab Maps hyperlocal navigation and mapping technology is now used as infrastructure by TikTok. TikTok integrates GrabMaps for Southeast Asian market navigation and geocoding capabilities.
• Delivery Hero (Foodpanda Taiwan)coreOthers · 23 March 2026Grab agreed to acquire Delivery Hero's foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan for US$600 million in cash. This marks Grab's first market expansion outside Southeast Asia (ninth market) and is projected to contribute at least US$60 million in incremental adjusted EBITDA by 2028. Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission review underway. Expected H2 2026 close.
• Stash FinancialcoreOthers · 11 February 2026Grab agreed to acquire 100% of Stash Financial, a U.S. digital financial services company, at an enterprise value of US$425 million. 50.1% equity interest payable at closing (cash and/or stock); remaining interest paid at fair market value over three years post-closing. Expected Q3 2026 close, subject to regulatory approval. Deepens Grab's financial services capabilities into the U.S. market.
• InfermoveminorOthers · 19 December 2025Grab acquired Infermove, a Chinese AI robotics firm, for US$33 million. The deal integrates Infermove's autonomous driving and delivery robots into Grab's platform to enhance autonomous delivery systems and boost logistics efficiency across Southeast Asia.
• ChopeminorOthers · 23 July 2024Grab acquired Chope, Singapore's restaurant reservation platform, to expand services beyond core offerings. The deal includes Chope's operations in Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand and aims to improve margins amid competitive Southeast Asian market.
• MOVE IT (Grab Philippines)minorOthers · 8 August 2022Grab Philippines acquired MOVE IT, a motorcycle taxi firm, for undisclosed amount (below P1 billion). MOVE IT retained independent operations and its own app. Deal aimed to expand MOVE IT fleet from under 1,000 to at least 6,000 motorcycles and enhance platform efficiency amid regulatory discussions.
• Jaya GrocercoreOthers · 15 December 2021Grab acquired a 75% equity interest in Jaya Grocer, a premium supermarket chain in Malaysia, for MYR 1.5-1.8 billion. Deal included partnership with a local investor owning 50% of voting shares for regulatory reasons. Made Jaya Grocer a subsidiary of Grab, enabling GrabMart to offer premium grocery delivery.
• OVO (Indonesian E-wallet)coreOthers · 4 October 2021Grab announced increasing its stake in Indonesian e-wallet OVO to 90% from 39%, pending regulatory approval. Deal involved purchasing stakes from Lippo and Tokopedia. Aligned with Indonesia's growing digital economy and mobile penetration. This strategic restructuring also influenced Gojek-Tokopedia merger to form GoTo.

Scale indicators27 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• GoTo Group: Indonesian super-app combining Gojek ride-hailing and delivery with Tokopedia e-commerce. Most direct competitor to Grab in the largest Southeast Asian market, with overlapping mobility, delivery, and financial services verticals and identical super-app model.
• Sea Limited (Shopee / SeaMoney): Singapore-headquartered super-app platform operating Shopee e-commerce, SeaMoney financial services, and ShopeeFood delivery across Southeast Asia. Directly competes with Grab in deliveries and financial services and shares the regional super-app playbook targeting Southeast Asian consumers.
• Delivery Hero (foodpanda): Global food delivery operator whose foodpanda brand competes directly with GrabFood across Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Grab is acquiring foodpanda's Taiwan and SEA businesses, making Delivery Hero both a direct competitor and counterparty in Grab's largest recent M&A transactions.
• Lyft: US ride-hailing platform with overlapping mobility technology, pricing models, and regulatory exposure to driver-classification rules. Provides a clean public-market comparable for the Mobility vertical's take-rate dynamics and unit economics.

Broad incumbents

• Uber Technologies: Global ride-hailing and delivery platform (Uber Rides, Uber Eats) that exited Southeast Asia by selling its operations to Grab in 2018. Holds a large equity stake in Grab and is a broad incumbent in the mobility and delivery super-app category, providing capital and partnership support.
• DoorDash: US-leading food delivery and convenience platform that has expanded into grocery, retail, and merchant services with a similar delivery-first model. Provides a public-market comparable for GrabFood and GrabMart unit economics, even though geographies differ.
• Meituan: China's dominant super-app for food delivery, local services, hotel and travel booking, and bike-sharing. Closest large-scale analog to Grab's super-app strategy outside Southeast Asia, offering useful strategic and operational comparison despite operating in a different market.
• Ant Group: Operator of Alipay and a portfolio of digital financial services embedded inside the Alibaba super-app. Closest analog to Grab's financial-services strategy (GrabPay, GXS Bank, GXBank, Superbank, lending) embedded inside the broader Grab super-app ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Coupang: Korean e-commerce and quick-commerce platform that has built its own Rocket delivery logistics plus Coupang Eats and fintech offerings. Comparable to Grab's GrabMart/GrabFood vertical integration model and demonstrates the consumer stickiness achievable in Asian super-app ecosystems.
• Zomato: Indian food delivery and quick-commerce platform (including Blinkit) listed in India. Provides an emerging-market comparable on food delivery unit economics, dark-store grocery integration, and the transition from cash-burn to profitability in densely populated Asian markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/grabsg
• Facebookfacebook.com/GrabPH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grabapp

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds34 records

Investors77 records

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M&A13 records

Investments24 records

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