Transaction · Embedded Finance · 2021

Ant Money / Blast 2021

Ant Money acquired Blast on December 22, 2021.

Target
Blast
Acquirer
Ant Money
Announced
December 22, 2021
Sub-sector
Embedded Finance

Transaction overview

  • Ant Money announced the acquisition of Blast on December 22, 2021.
  • The deal is expected to close pending customary conditions.

Strategic rationale

Consolidate three investment-focused apps under unified platform to reduce CAC and scale embedded investment accounts.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
Target revenue
Target EBITDA
EV / Revenue
EV / EBITDA
Announcement
December 22, 2021
Acquirer
Ant Money (Strategic)
Sub-sector
Embedded Finance

Frequently asked questions

When did Ant Money announce the acquisition of Blast?

Ant Money announced the acquisition of Blast on December 22, 2021.

What sub-sector is Blast in?

Blast is tracked in the Embedded Finance sub-sector.

Sources

  • techcrunch.com /2021/12/22/serial-fintech-founder-raises-20m-for-ant-money-to-make-investing-even-more-accessible/