The Vergecast · Thursday, October 29, 2026
DoorDash announced it is buying Instacart in a deal valued at approximately $17 billion. DoorDash stated it plans to keep the brands separate, allowing Instacart to continue operating as a grocery delivery service.
“DoorDash is buying Instacart, a deal that combines two of the biggest names in food delivery. DoorDash says it's paying approximately $17 billion for the purchase and says it doesn't plan to combine the brands.”