Go Jek news and trends

WhatsApp Payments Eyes Indonesia Expansion
Digital Payments // August 20, 2019

Facebook is in talks with several FinTech companies in Indonesia about bringing mobile transaction services to the country through the WhatsApp chat app, according to a report by Reuters. The company, which recently made a similar foray into India but was delayed due to regulatory...

Visa Backs GO-JEK For Cashless Payments In Southeast Asia
Investments // July 17, 2019

As Go-Jek continues its ongoing Series F fundraising, Visa has jumped onboard as both investor and collaborator. The two companies are working together to offer more options for cashless payments and smoother transactions for consumers across Indonesia and Southeast Asia, Go-Jek said in a press...

Go-Jek To Grow Thailand Food Delivery Business
Retail // July 11, 2019

With an investment from the top lender in Thailand, Indonesian ridesharing service Go-Jek will reportedly grow its Thai food delivery business and provide more financial services. Siam Commercial Bank Pcl (SCB) said it provided a “significant investment” in the Series F funding round of Go-Jek,...

Grab Gearing Up To Raise $2B More This Year
Investments // April 08, 2019

Grab, the Southeast Asia ride-hailing company, is gearing up to raise an additional $2 billion in funding during 2019 to bankroll its expansion. Reuters, citing an interview with Grab Chief Executive Anthony Tan, reported the $2 billion potential fundraising effort comes weeks after it raised...

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Amazon Reportedly Had Preliminary Go-Jek Investment Talks

August 28, 2019
In a move that could grow its services into a populous new market, Amazon has reportedly held discussions with Indonesian ride-hailing firm Go-Jek on a partnership per unnamed sources in a published report. The companies have reportedly talked about an agreement that would have Amazon invest in Go-Jek and tap into the firm’s Indonesian delivery […]

WhatsApp Payments Eyes Indonesia Expansion

August 20, 2019
Facebook is in talks with several FinTech companies in Indonesia about bringing mobile transaction services to the country through the WhatsApp chat app, according to a report by Reuters. The...

Visa Backs GO-JEK For Cashless Payments In Southeast Asia

July 17, 2019
As Go-Jek continues its ongoing Series F fundraising, Visa has jumped onboard as both investor and collaborator. The two companies are working together to offer more options for cashless payments...

Go-Jek To Grow Thailand Food Delivery Business

July 11, 2019
With an investment from the top lender in Thailand, Indonesian ridesharing service Go-Jek will reportedly grow its Thai food delivery business and provide more financial services. Siam Commercial Bank Pcl...