Some years back, our co-founders Anthony and Hooi Ling met in business school, with a dream to build a company that would be a force for good in their home, Southeast Asia.
Grab started as MyTeksi in 2012 to make it safe for everyone to travel in Malaysia. But working with the driver community made them realise that there were millions of similar everyday entrepreneurs that don’t have access to job opportunities or resources to help them progress and support their aspirations.
With more than 70 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in SEA, employing over 140 million people and accounting for 99% of all businesses in the region, everyday entrepreneurs are the bedrock of our economy.
This inspired our co-founders to build a technology-oriented company in Southeast Asia that could address these issues, creating positive social impact, while delivering profit for sustainability.
Nine years on, Grab has grown into a household name in Southeast Asia. As the region’s leading superapp with hyperlocal services, we strive to live up to our mission every day.