Food Delivery

The closure of the subscription service comes after Zomato’s decision to axe its operational team in Indonesia.

The initial alliance with Sun Art dates back to 2017, after which Alibaba integrated its online grocery ordering platform Taoxianda with Sun Art’s stores, offering home-delivery services.

The two Southeast Asian super apps are reportedly engaged in regular calls to discuss a possible combination of their businesses.

From Gojek to Tokopedia, Indonesia is home to some of the biggest players in Southeast Asia’s tech scene.

While cloud kitchens rent their space to F&B companies as a cheaper way to make food for their on-demand delivery customers, Grain works with its own chefs, menu and delivery team.

If the proposed investment deal goes through, Zomato would be able to raise over USD 575 million for its ongoing USD 600 million round.

Although restaurants have been operational for the last three months, consumers have largely stayed away from eating out.

Indonesian ride-hailing startup challenges archrival Grab outside home turf.