Abu Dhabi companies invest $150 million in messaging app Telegram


Reuters | Published: March 23, 2021 14:49:44 | Updated: March 26, 2021 10:29:38


The Telegram logo is seen on a screen of a smartphone in this picture illustration taken on April 13, 2018 — Reuters photo

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company and Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners have invested a combined $150 million in messaging app Telegram, a joint statement said on Tuesday.

Mubadala invested $75 million in 5-year pre-IPO convertible bonds, while Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners invested a further $75 million.

Share if you like