GoKawiilInstacart held sale talks with DoorDash and Uber, reports say
Instacart has reportedly hired an investment bank to explore strategic options and has discussed a potential sale with DoorDash, according to The Information. Bloomberg separately reported Instacart also talked with Uber, though Uber reportedly walked away from those discussions. Instacart's stock jumped more than 9.2% on the news, while shares of Uber and DoorDash fell.
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The talks suggest Instacart's board may see an opportunity to cash out near a high valuation before grocery delivery competition intensifies further, though Bloomberg cautions the discussions are early and may not lead anywhere. A combination with either rival would reshape the delivery landscape, consolidating grocery and restaurant logistics under one company. Market reactions—Instacart up, rivals down—hint at investor expectations of a premium deal and competitive disruption.
- Instacart reportedly hired a bank and discussed a sale with DoorDash
- Uber also held talks with Instacart but reportedly walked away
- Instacart shares rose over 9% on the reports while Uber and DoorDash fell
Source: techcrunch.com — Anthony Ha, 2026-10-24
Published there as: “Instacart reportedly discussed selling itself with DoorDash and Uber”
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