Mergers & AcquisitionsMedium•4 November 2026•
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DoorDash to Acquire Instacart in $17 Billion Delivery Sector Consolidation
Key Facts
1DoorDash has agreed to acquire Instacart in a deal valued at approximately $17 billion.
2The deal is expected to close in late 2027 or the first half of 2028, pending regulatory approvals.
3The company instructed employees not to connect with Instacart staff on LinkedIn to ensure independent operations until closing.
DoorDash has agreed to acquire Instacart in a deal valued at approximately $17 billion, Fortune reported. The transaction is expected to close in late 2027 or the first half of 2028, pending regulatory approvals in the United States, Canada, and Israel.
The company instructed employees not to connect with Instacart staff on LinkedIn to ensure independent operations until the closing of the deal. Regarding market performance, DASH closed at $183.32 on November 3, 2026, having reached a session high of $187.15 earlier that day.