The acquisition merges DoorDash's local delivery footprint with Instacart's grocery technology, advertising systems, and artificial intelligence tools. Retailers will gain the ability to deploy these services across both marketplaces and their independent storefronts while utilizing DashMart Fulfillment Services. The transaction values Instacart at an equity value of roughly $17 billion and has received unanimous approval from its board. Shoppers and delivery couriers are expected to gain broader earning options and schedule flexibility under the merged entity.
Key points
Merging the two companies aims to help local merchants compete against large online retai…: Merging the two companies aims to help local merchants compete against large online retailers operating proprietary delivery fleets and warehouses.
Participating retailers will be permitted to access Instacart's software tools and levera…: Participating retailers will be permitted to access Instacart's software tools and leverage DoorDash's DashMart Fulfillment Services.
Customers and delivery workers are projected to see expanded store selections, faster ful…: Customers and delivery workers are projected to see expanded store selections, faster fulfillment speeds, and increased earning options.
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Transaction values Instacart at $65.00 per share, representing a 26% premium to Instacart's closing price on October 22, 2026
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Together, DoorDash and Instacart would help stores of every size reach more customers with the kinds of innovative technology that the biggest online retailers and grocers build for themselves
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Consumers to benefit from more choice and access to affordable delivery and savings
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Dashers and Shoppers to have more earnings opportunities and more choice over when and how they earn
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ: DASH) and Maplebear Inc. (d.b.a. Instacart, NASDAQ: CART) today announced a definitive agreement under which DoorDash will acquire Instacart for a total value of $65.00 for each Instacart share, or an equity value of approximately $17 billion. The aggregate transaction consideration will be at least 75% cash, with Instacart stockholders able to elect cash, DoorDash stock, or a combination of both, subject to proration so that DoorDash stock does not exceed 25% of the aggregate consideration. Instacart's board of directors has unanimously approved the agreement.
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