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Oct 29, 2026

DoorDash acquires Instacart for $17 billion

DoorDash agreed to buy rival grocery delivery service Instacart in a deal valuing the company at approximately $17 billion, marking significant consolidation in the delivery sector.

Oct 29, 2026·2 sources

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▪DoorDash identified $500 million in cost cuts and cross-selling opportunities resulting from its $17 billion acquisition of Instacart
▪Delivery platforms have accelerated market consolidation, with DoorDash completing its purchase of UK-based Deliveroo in 2025 and agreeing in September 2026 to acquire Grubhub's campus dining business
▪DoorDash plans to finance the $17 billion acquisition of Instacart using cash on hand and debt provided by JPMorgan Chase & Co., targeting a debt structure that maintains investment-grade ratings

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