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Instacart's Strategic Acquisition of Instaleap: A Game-Changer for Global Expansion

On April 14, 2026, Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, announced its acquisition of Instaleap, a global service platform that provides activation and execution solutions for retailers. This strategic move is aimed at expanding Instacart's global footprint, specifically in the grocery sector across Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Instaleap brings with it a unique set of technologies tailored for the essential needs of retailers. Its platform offers seamless integration solutions that allow retailers to manage and expand their online operations effectively. Already, Instaleap has established partnerships with nearly 100 food retailers outside North America, including major players like Cencosud, Continente, Jerónimo Martins, Lulu, and SPAR, showcasing its extensive reach and expertise in local market dynamics.

With a presence in 30 countries and over 100 million transactions facilitated, Instaleap's technology and experience will significantly enhance Instacart's existing offerings, particularly for businesses. Ryan Hamburger, Chief Commercial Officer at Instacart, emphasized the immense opportunities for international expansion through this acquisition, noting the increasing global demand for both online and in-store technologies like Storefront Pro and Caper Carts.

Understanding Instaleap's Role
Instaleap is designed to assist retailers in navigating the complex landscape of modern grocery shopping. Their services encompass the entire lifecycle of digital commerce—from order management and preparation to routing and logistics—ensuring that retailers can operate with increased efficiency and reliability. With Instacart's backing, Instaleap aims to deepen its impact, leveraging Instacart's resources and technologies to provide retailers with even more robust support.

Continued Growth in Retail Technology
As part of the acquisition, Instaleap will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Instacart. This setup ensures that existing partners' operations continue smoothly during the transition. Instacart is dedicated to serving Instaleap’s retail partners with their existing suite of products while gradually integrating new enterprise technology offerings. Key products being highlighted include:

• - Storefront Pro: A business commerce platform enabling digital grocery programs for over 380 retail chains such as Aldi, Costco, and Publix.
• - Carrot Ads: A retail technology solution that allows more than 310 retailers and partners to grow their online and in-store advertising revenue.
• - Caper Carts: AI-enabled smart carts that enhance customer engagement through personalization and streamlined checkout processes, already operational in markets outside North America, including retailers like Coles in Australia and Morrisons in the UK.
• - FoodStorm: An end-to-end order management technology that connects online orders with in-store preparation, ensuring a high-quality customer experience.

This acquisition marks a pivotal moment for Instacart as it reaffirms its ongoing commitment to providing integrated solutions that foster retailers' growth and enhance consumer experience. With the food retail landscape continuously evolving, this strategic move is poised to solidify Instacart's position as a leader in grocery technology.

About Instacart
Instacart partners with over 2,200 retailers representing nearly 100,000 stores, revolutionizing the way customers shop for groceries while creating flexible income opportunities for shoppers. By leveraging its marketplace, enterprise platform, and advertising ecosystem, Instacart is at the forefront of e-commerce, order execution, in-store technology, AI solutions, and retail media.

For more details on Instacart Enterprise, you can visit Instacart.

About Instaleap
Instaleap, now under the Instacart umbrella, focuses on delivering activation and execution solutions to retailers, ensuring their operations are robust and scalable across various international markets. To learn more, visit Instaleap.