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10 Sept 2026, 10:42 UTC · 22h ago
Grab Looks to Pick Up BNPL Firm Atome Financial
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PYMNTS
10 Sept 2026, 10:42 UTC · 22h ago
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Analysis by Kasper Rasmussen · Founder & analyst
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Grab is in discussions to acquire BNPL provider Atome Financial at a potential valuation of over $2 billion. — A multi-billion dollar acquisition signals aggressive expansion into fintech and would significantly increase Grab's ecosystem capabilities.
+0.60Grab reported a 186% increase in operating profit to $19 million and a 22% year-over-year revenue increase to $997 million. — Strong fundamental growth and a pivot toward profitability increase investor confidence in the company's business model.
+0.50Atome Financial saw an 80% jump in revenue to $470 million last year and achieved its second consecutive year of pre-tax profit. — Demonstrates the viability and scalability of the BNPL target, reducing the risk profile of the potential acquisition.
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Grab has completed recent acquisitions of Stash Financial ($425 million) and Foodpanda’s Taiwan business ($600 million). — Confirms a broader corporate strategy of inorganic growth across multiple markets and sectors.
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