DoorDash Launches 15-Minute Convenience Delivery Via Company Employees
DoorDash announced another acceleration of its speedy convenience delivery platform. The company said it would start making 15-minute DashMart deliveries with a new fleet of DoorDash-employed couriers. Launching first in the Manhattan neighborhood of Chelsea, the...
DoorDash to Acquire Wolt for $8 Billion
Consolidation continues in the delivery sector. DoorDash announced it has agreed to acquire Wolt (pronounced “volt”), a Helsinki-based delivery firm in an all-stock transaction that values the company at approximately $8.1 billion. If the proposed merger goes through,...
Gorillas Raises “Close to” $1 Billion, Led by Delivery Hero
Gorillas, the German delivery startup promising groceries in ten minutes or less, announced it closed its Series C funding round on Tuesday. The company raised “close to” $1 billion at a valuation of $2.1 billion. The news comes just seven months after the company...
DoorDash Launches $1M Disaster Fund, New Ad Offerings
DoorDash announced a $1 million restaurant disaster relief fund and new advertising tools to help restaurants reach new customers through self-serve Sponsored Listings. Both were unveiled during the delivery provider’s annual Main Street Strong Restaurant Conference....
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