Deals·October 23, 2026 at 3:54 PM EDT·1 source
Instacart Is Exploring a Sale
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News
acquisition, log scale$12B
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What happened
- Instacart is exploring a sale after working with an investment bank to weigh its options.
- The company has held at least preliminary conversations with DoorDash and Uber, according to people familiar with the matter.
- A transaction would end Instacart’s 14-year run as a standalone company.
Current valuation
$12 billion
Standalone operating history
14-year
Why it matters
A potential sale could reshape competition in grocery delivery and create a major M&A opportunity for technology and consumer-sector professionals. The reported discussions also put DoorDash and Uber’s strategic appetite under scrutiny.
What to watch. Whether Instacart reaches a transaction with DoorDash, Uber or another buyer.
Deal terms
acquisition
Instacart
Value
$12B
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Timeline
- EarlierOct 14From Charles Schwab to DoorDash: Why these bargain stocks could lead the market higher
- First reported by The InformationYesterdayInstacart Is Exploring a Sale
Who is involved
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