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Mergers & AcquisitionsMediumUpdated×3•Originally published 23 October 2026•Updated 23 October 2026•
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Instacart in Sale Talks with Uber and DoorDash at $12 Billion Valuation

Key Facts

1Instacart is in talks for a potential sale of the company, according to reports from The Information.

Instacart is holding talks with Uber and DoorDash to explore a potential sale valued at approximately $12 billion. Reuters reported, citing The Information, that the company is working with an investment bank to assess its options regarding a possible acquisition.

The discussions represent a significant step as the firm engages with major industry peers to determine its strategic future. As of October 23, 2026, neither Uber nor DoorDash has issued an official statement regarding the specific terms or the progress of these reported negotiations.

Latest Updates · 2

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    Update: Additional details on October 23, 2026, identified Uber and DoorDash as the specific companies that Instacart has held preliminary talks with as potential acquirers. No formal agreement has been announced by any of the involved parties at this stage.

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    Update: Additional reports on October 23, 2026, identified DoorDash and Uber as the specific parties involved in preliminary acquisition talks with Instacart. No final agreement has been reached with either company at this stage.

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