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Exclusive | DoorDash Is in Advanced Talks to Acquire Delivery Rival Instacart

Delivery giant DoorDash is in advanced talks to acquire its rival Instacart for roughly $17 billion. The transaction would combine the two largest grocery delivery platforms in the United States, significantly consolidating the food and grocery delivery sector. Instacart has also held sale talks with Uber. As negotiations progress, Instacart is winding down its smart cart business.

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  • ✓ DoorDash is in advanced talks to acquire delivery rival Instacart.
  • ✓ The transaction values Instacart at roughly $17 billion.
  • ✓ Instacart also held sale talks with Uber.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 17 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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DoorDash entered advanced talks to purchase Instacart for approximately $17 billion, according to reports.

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  1. DoorDash Nears Acquisition of Rival Instacart

    Delivery giant DoorDash is in advanced talks to acquire its rival Instacart for roughly $17 billion. The transaction would combine the two largest grocery delivery platforms in the United States, significantly consolidating the food and grocery delivery sector. Instacart has also held sale talks with Uber. As negotiations progress, Instacart is winding down its smart cart business.

    Why it matters

    The potential buyout represents a massive consolidation in the on-demand delivery space, bringing together major players in restaurant and grocery logistics. Reports of the transaction sent shares of DoorDash and Uber lower, while Instacart shares rallied. The deal marks a major strategic shift for the companies competing in the grocery delivery market.

    What is confirmed

    • DoorDash is in advanced talks to acquire delivery rival Instacart.
    • The transaction values Instacart at roughly $17 billion.
    • Instacart also held sale talks with Uber.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The talks between DoorDash and Instacart could still fall apart.

    What to watch next

    • Official announcements from DoorDash or Instacart confirming or denying the deal
    • Finalization of the reported $17 billion purchase price
    • Regulatory scrutiny regarding market consolidation in grocery delivery
    Sources used for this update (20)
    1. WSJ — Exclusive | DoorDash Is in Advanced Talks to Acquire Delivery Rival Instacart
    2. Reuters — Instacart in talks with DoorDash and Uber for sale, The Information reports
    3. The Information — DoorDash Nears Deal to Buy Instacart in $17 Billion Deal
    4. Bloomberg.com — Instacart to Wind Down Smart Cart Business Amid Sale Talks
    5. Seeking Alpha — DoorDash drops on report it's in talks to purchase Instacart
    6. Bloomberg.com — Instacart Rallies on Report of Sale Talks With Uber, DoorDash
    7. MarketWatch — Reports of potential shakeup in the food-delivery space send DoorDash, Uber stocks lower
    8. PYMNTS.com — Instacart Holds Sale Talks With Rivals Uber and DoorDash
    9. Reuters — DoorDash in talks to buy Instacart in roughly $17 billion deal, source says
    10. www.semafor.com — Elon Musk makes $1 billion investment in Ellison’s Skydance
    11. www.engadget.com — DoorDash acquires Instacart in $17 billion delivery service merger
    12. techxplore.com — DoorDash offers $17 billion for Instacart in what would be a big consolidation for grocery delivery
    confidence 95%
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