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DoorDash Closes £2.9 Billion Deliveroo Deal After Court Approval

DoorDash signals continuity for Deliveroo’s platform with new services and rider safety investments planned.

Overview

  • The all-cash takeover closed on Oct. 2 following British court approval at 180 pence per share, valuing Deliveroo at about £2.9 billion (roughly US$3.9–4.0 billion).
  • DoorDash says the Deliveroo app will stay available to users, with plans to add features such as restaurant reservations and trials of robot deliveries in select markets.
  • The combined company expects to operate in about 45 markets worldwide, around 30 in Europe, building on DoorDash’s earlier acquisition of Wolt.
  • Deliveroo serves about 7 million monthly active users across nine countries, while DoorDash reports roughly 42 million monthly active users.
  • Deliveroo founder Will Shu is set to step down following completion, as DoorDash emphasizes investments in rider safety, mapping, and support.