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Daimler (DDAIF) Broadens Investment Portfolio With Taxify

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Per Reuters, Daimler AG has invested in Estonia’s ride-hailing application, Taxify. This marks the addition of another mobility company in the investment portfolio of Daimler. Moreover, this German automaker is already an important investor or a majority owner in a number of online cab services.

Taxify has a presence in many African cities, as well as in Central and Eastern Europe. The investment will enable the company to develop its technology and expand its existing footprint in the markets. The company received $175 million from a group of investors led by Daimler, bringing Taxify’s total valuation to $1 billion.

A few other ride-hailing companies, majorly or partly owned by Daimler, include MyTaxi, Chauffeur Prive and Careem. MyTaxi is a major online cab player in Germany, which is also expanding in Britain, Ireland and Spain. Further, Daimler is an active investor in France’s Chauffeur Prive and the Middle Eastern operating company Careem.

Daimler AG Price and Consensus

Aiming to be a leader in mobility services, the company invests in concepts to optimize the existing transportation infrastructure, and develop flexible and eco-friendly mobility solutions.

Price Performance

In the past three months, Daimler’s stock has moved down 12.5% compared with 5.3% decline of the industry it belongs to.

 

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