Instacart

Instacart, officially known as Maplebear Inc., is a leading grocery technology and delivery company based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2012, Instacart operates a marketplace that connects millions of consumers with local grocery stores through personal shoppers for same-day delivery and pickup. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker CART and partners with over 1,500 retail banners, covering nearly 100,000 stores across the U.S. and Canada. Instacart offers a range of services, including grocery delivery and pickup through its app, enterprise technology solutions for retailers, and a retail media platform for advertising. The company employs approximately 600,000 personal shoppers who fulfill orders quickly, often within an hour. Instacart also focuses on health and nutrition, providing tools to help consumers make healthier choices. With over 10 million monthly active users, Instacart reaches more than 95% of U.S. households, making it a vital player in the grocery delivery and e-commerce sectors.