DoorDash plans to buy Instacart for $17 billion, creating a delivery powerhouse
DoorDash has announced a $17 billion agreement to acquire Instacart, aiming to consolidate its position in the grocery delivery market. The deal is expected to close by 2028 and will combine restaurant and grocery delivery services to better compete with Amazon and Uber.
Why it matters
This merger represents a major shift in the gig economy and delivery logistics landscape, potentially reducing consumer choice while increasing operational efficiency.
DoorDash has agreed to acquire Instacart. Bloomberg/Getty Images DoorDash has agreed to acquire Instacart. The $17 billion deal is expected to close at the end of 2027 or in the first half of 2028. It will give DoorDash a leg up over Uber and Amazon in the world of grocery delivery. Two of the biggest names in food delivery are coming together. DoorDash plans to acquire Instacart in a deal worth about $17 billion, the companies said Thursday. The deal is expected to close at the end of 2027 or in the first half of 2028. The acquisition would combine DoorDash's historical dominance in restaurant delivery with Instacart's roster of grocery partnerships, creating one company to deliver much of customers' weekly dining needs.
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