DoorDash to acquire Instacart in $17 billion deal
DoorDash has announced an agreement to purchase grocery delivery platform Instacart for approximately $17 billion.
DoorDash confirmed it will acquire Instacart in a transaction valued at $17 billion. The deal is expected to finalize by late 2027 or early 2028, pending regulatory review.
The acquisition significantly expands DoorDash's presence in the grocery delivery sector, granting the company access to Instacart’s network of over 50,000 retail partners. Instacart CEO Chris Rogers stated that the consolidation aims to improve service efficiency for customers.
Company officials noted plans to integrate the DashPass and Instacart Plus membership programs, allowing users to consolidate their subscriptions. This merger represents a major shift in the food delivery market, as platforms seek to scale operations and improve long-term profitability.