Most Innovative Companies

Grab

Anthony Tan, CEO of Grab, grew up the son of one of the largest automobile distributors in Malaysia. Now he’s head of Southeast Asia’s largest ride-hailing service. Grab doesn’t just connect people with rides, it also provides its drivers with digital wallets through Grab Financial, for storing their cash, taking out loans, and even picking up lunch.

Lists

2019: Top 50, Transportation

Data

headquarters: Singapore

Grab On The Web

https://www.grab.com/sg/

Stories about Grab

Fast Company Magazine

The 2 most innovative companies in the world today are changing how hundreds of millions of Asian consumers buy food, book hotels, and (a lot) more

The “transactional super app” is transforming local businesses across Asia as well, digitizing their operations and fueling their growth and expansion.

The 2 most innovative companies in the world today are changing how hundreds of millions of Asian consumers buy food, book hotels, and (a lot) more

Hyundai and Kia invest $250 million in Southeast Asia ride sharer Grab

Microsoft is investing in Singapore-based ride-sharing giant Grab

Toyota invests $1 billion in ride-hailer Grab

Grab drivers in southeast Asia are now mini-convenience stores, too

Uber is selling its Southeast Asia business to rival Grab

Grab has launched a bike-sharing service in Singapore

Grab is rumored to be buying part of Uber’s Southeast Asia business

Grab could be the next ride-hail competitor to buy a piece of Uber

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