Instacart

Online grocery delivery service with personal shoppers

San Francisco, California, United States

About Instacart

Instacart operates in the online grocery delivery market, allowing customers in North America to order groceries from local stores and chain retailers through its website or app. Customers place orders, and personal shoppers in their area pick, pack, and deliver the items, offering options for home delivery or store pickup. Instacart generates revenue through delivery fees, a subscription service called Instacart Express for unlimited free deliveries, service fees on orders, and in-app advertising from retailers and brands. The company stands out by providing same-day delivery and a 100% quality guarantee on every order, with access to a vast catalog of 1 billion products from over 500 retailers and local grocers. Instacart's goal is to be a reliable and convenient grocery delivery service, having successfully delivered millions of orders across the U.S. and Canada.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$2,838.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Go far together
Grow the pie
Roll up your sleeves
Put it all on the table
Serve generously

Risks

Increased competition from DoorDash could draw customers away from Instacart.
Albertsons' digital transformation may threaten Instacart's market share.
Cut+Dry partnership may not yield results if market penetration fails.

Differentiation

Instacart offers integration with smart home devices for seamless grocery ordering.
The platform provides enhanced ad solutions promoting product discovery through recipes and bundles.
Instacart's SNAP eligibility tool broadens accessibility for low-income households.

Upsides

Partnership with Cut+Dry boosts Instacart's presence in foodservice advertising.
Express Lane service for Instacart+ members enhances customer retention and loyalty.
Collaboration with GE Appliances increases convenience and order frequency.