India ride-hailing firm Ola sideswiped as Uber, Didi team up in China

Didi, now worth around $35 billion, last year invested about $30 million in Ola, which is also backed by Japan’s SoftBank Group, and the two are allies in an anti-Uber group that also includes U.S.-based Lyft and Southeast Asia-focused Grab. “This (Didi/Uber China) deal changes the dynamics of how they (Didi) will invest in India,” said the person, who didn’t want to be named because the discussions were private. If Didi invests more in Ola, it’s effectively betting against Uber, its new partner in China, the person said.