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DoorDash is acquiring Instacart for around $17 billion

DoorDash has announced that it's buying Instacart in a deal valued at approximately $17 billion.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 2 sources•1 min read•Updated October 29, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC
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  • DoorDash, which started as a restaurant courier service, already has its own grocery delivery business, but that faces ongoing competition […].

Speculation of a deal has swirled since last week, and several outlets reported the acquisition could value Instacart at roughly $17 billion.

The acquisition will give DoorDash a bigger presence in online grocery delivery via Instacart's established grocery marketplace and retailer partnerships.

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