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Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

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<ul><li>Uber Technologies is weighing a move that could broaden its reach well beyond standard ride-hailing.</li><li>Reuters reported on March 30, 2026, that Uber has agreed to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur service Blacklane, subject to regulatory approvals, with closing expected by the end of 2026 and no financial terms disclosed.</li><li>The target was valued at about $547 million after an October 2024 funding round, making this a relatively modest transaction in size but potentially meaningful in strategy.</li></ul>

Uber Technologies is weighing a move that could broaden its reach well beyond standard ride-hailing.Reuters reported on March 30, 2026, that Uber has agreed to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur service Blacklane, subject to regulatory approvals, with closing expected by the end of 2026 and no financial terms disclosed.The target was valued at about $547 million after an October 2024 funding round, making this a relatively modest transaction in size but potentially meaningful in strategy.

Uber Acquisition Shocker: Can Blacklane Turn It Into A Luxury Travel Giant?

<ul><li>Uber is not building the car, the sensor stack, or the factory line.</li><li>Yet it keeps showing up in every serious robotaxi conversation.</li><li>That is the real story behind its latest tie-up with Rivian.</li></ul>

Uber is not building the car, the sensor stack, or the factory line.Yet it keeps showing up in every serious robotaxi conversation.That is the real story behind its latest tie-up with Rivian.

Is The Uber And Rivian Deal About Rides, Or The REAL Narrative Edge?

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Valuation & Research Specialists (VRS) is a boutique financial advisor with more than 17 years of experience in Corporate Valuation and Finance, and a diversified client base including some of the largest Companies in Greece.

Since 2002, VRS has completed more than 200 engagements in the areas of business valuation and financial analysis for more than 100 clients in a wide range of industries.

VRS has been honored to work with small and large private and publicly traded companies in Europe and overseas.

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<ul><li>Uber’s investment profile is supported by the continued monetization of its global mobility and delivery platform and a gradual shift toward more consistent earnings generation.</li><li>The business is moving beyond a phase driven primarily by expansion, evolving into a more balanced operating model with improving margins, stronger cash flow conversion, and clearer visibility on sustainable profitability.</li><li>Recent operating trends indicate a stronger focus on efficiency and structural cost discipline, as management works to optimize marketplace utilization across both ride-hailing and delivery segments.</li></ul>

Uber’s investment profile is supported by the continued monetization of its global mobility and delivery platform and a gradual shift toward more consistent earnings generation.The business is moving beyond a phase driven primarily by expansion, evolving into a more balanced operating model with improving margins, stronger cash flow conversion, and clearer visibility on sustainable profitability.Recent operating trends indicate a stronger focus on efficiency and structural cost discipline, as management works to optimize marketplace utilization across both ride-hailing and delivery segments.

Uber Technologies Inc. - February 20, 2026

<ul><li>Uber Technologies, Inc. delivered a strong financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, demonstrating sustained growth and strategic momentum.</li><li>The company's gross bookings grew by 22% year-on-year to $15 billion.</li><li>This marks its fifth consecutive year of annual gross bookings growth exceeding 20%.</li></ul>

Uber Technologies, Inc. delivered a strong financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, demonstrating sustained growth and strategic momentum.The company's gross bookings grew by 22% year-on-year to $15 billion.This marks its fifth consecutive year of annual gross bookings growth exceeding 20%.

Uber Technologies: Moving Beyond Big Cities & Quietly Scaling Suburban & Rural Markets To Up The Ante!

<ul><li>Uber Technologies, Inc. recently reported its third-quarter 2025 earnings, highlighting solid growth in its operations, both in Mobility and Delivery sectors.</li><li>The company recorded a marked increase in trips by 22%, the fastest growth since 2023, driven predominantly by enhancements in innovation and execution strategies.</li><li>As a result of strong audience engagement and operational efficiency, gross bookings grew by 21% while maintaining relatively stable pricing.</li></ul>

Uber Technologies, Inc. recently reported its third-quarter 2025 earnings, highlighting solid growth in its operations, both in Mobility and Delivery sectors.The company recorded a marked increase in trips by 22%, the fastest growth since 2023, driven predominantly by enhancements in innovation and execution strategies.As a result of strong audience engagement and operational efficiency, gross bookings grew by 21% while maintaining relatively stable pricing.

Uber Technologies Pushes a Powerful Growth Flywheel Driven by AI

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Uber Technologies Inc provides ride hailing services. The Company develops applications for road transportation, navigation, ride sharing, and payment processing solutions. Uber Technologies serves customers worldwide.

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Uber Acquisition Shocker: Can Blacklane Turn It Into A Luxury Travel Giant?

Uber Technologies is weighing a move that could broaden its reach well beyond standard ride-hailing. Reuters reported on March 30, 2026, that Uber...

Baptista Research

Is The Uber And Rivian Deal About Rides, Or The REAL Narrative Edge?

Uber is not building the car, the sensor stack, or the factory line. Yet it keeps showing up in every serious robotaxi conversation. That is the...

Baptista Research

Uber Technologies Inc. - February 20, 2026

Uber’s investment profile is supported by the continued monetization of its global mobility and delivery platform and a gradual shift toward more...

VRS (Valuation & Research Specialists)

Uber Technologies: Moving Beyond Big Cities & Quietly Scaling Suburban & Rural Markets To Up The Ante!

Uber Technologies, Inc. delivered a strong financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, demonstrating sustained growth and...

Baptista Research

Uber Technologies Pushes a Powerful Growth Flywheel Driven by AI

Uber Technologies, Inc. recently reported its third-quarter 2025 earnings, highlighting solid growth in its operations, both in Mobility and...

Baptista Research

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