Reported Instacart sale talks intensify, but no deal is confirmed
The Information reported preliminary sale discussions, while the WSJ described DoorDash talks as advanced; another report says talks with Uber reportedly stopped. Coverage repeats a possible $17 billion valuation and says Instacart is winding down Caper Cart after slow retail adoption. No offer or deal is confirmed, and antitrust, financing, integration, and worker effects remain unresolved.
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Updated Oct 29, 2026