Company Updates
Company Updates
Instacart Launches ‘Stress Baster’ for Holiday Hosts Feeling the Squeeze
Free Stress Baster drop gives hosts the “utensils” to cope with holiday stress and to remind you that “Yule Be Fine, man” Ah, the holidays – a time for joy, cheer, and, if you're a first-time host, seasonal stress. With so many things to plan and consider – from the dinner menu to how to handle in-laws – it’s no wonder so many are feeling…
Dec 10, 2024
Company Updates
Our Commitment to Stand Against Anti-Blackness and Systemic Racism
As we approach nearly a year of the global reckoning on anti-Blackness and systemic racism in our society, Instacart will continue to be an advocate for the Black community and drive systemic change in what…
Apr 21, 2021
Taste of Instacart
Coming Together with Women@
Last month, Instacart and our Women@ Employee Resource Group (ERG) focused on reflection, advocacy, and celebration of the resilience of women — both past and present. Women@ Instacart is our largest employee resource group with…
Apr 7, 2021
Company Updates
Beyond the Cart: a Year of Essential Insights
A data-driven deep dive into how the pandemic has transformed our 100-year-old grocery habits. On the evening of March 19, 2020, the first stay-at-home order in North America was issued in California, setting off a…
Apr 6, 2021
Company Updates
Introducing Michaels to the Instacart Marketplace
As people continue to rely on Instacart for same-day delivery of everyday goods, we are proud to introduce Michaels, the leading arts and crafts retailer in North America, to the marketplace. With the new partnership…
Mar 31, 2021
Shopper Community
An Update on the Vaccine Support Stipend for Shoppers
As more than 500,000 Instacart shoppers have supported their communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve made the health and safety of the entire shopper community our top priority. At the onset of the pandemic last…
Mar 16, 2021
Taste of Instacart
Joining Our Table: Meet Frank Slootman
We’re excited to welcome Frank Slootman — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Snowflake — to Instacart’s Board of Directors. Frank joins our Board during an important time for Instacart as we continue to serve…
Mar 11, 2021
Company Updates
Instacart Announces $265 Million in New Funding Led By Existing Investor
We’re pleased today to announce that Instacart has raised $265 million as part of a new financing round from existing investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, D1 Capital Partners, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC…
Mar 2, 2021
Taste of Instacart
Joining Our Table: Meet Ryan Mayward, VP of Ad Sales
At Instacart, we’re focused on supporting our customers, shoppers and partners as online grocery shopping becomes an even more important part of peoples’ lives. For brands specifically, our growing Instacart Ads business offers brands of…
Mar 1, 2021
Shopper Community
Providing a Fair & Reliable Experience for Shoppers
We’re always seeking to make the shopper experience the best it can be. We’ve heard from shoppers time and again that flexibility continues to be what draws you to the Instacart platform — in fact…
Mar 1, 2021