Instacart
Instacart, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, is a leading online grocery platform offering same-day delivery and pickup services across North America.
Company History
Instacart was founded in 2012 and began its journey as part of Y Combinator's S12 batch. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Instacart has rapidly grown within the online grocery delivery sector. Over the years, it has expanded its operations across North America, becoming a crucial player in the Food and Beverage sub-industry.
Services
Instacart offers same-day delivery and pickup services. The platform partners with more than 350 retailers and delivers from over 25,000 stores. Instacart's services are available in more than 5,500 cities in North America, making grocery shopping convenient for millions of customers. Their delivery network covers over 85% of households in the U.S. and over 70% in Canada.
Coverage and Reach
Instacart operates in regions like the United States of America and Canada. It offers remote and partly remote work options. The company's services are accessible to a vast majority of households in these regions, making it one of the most extensive grocery delivery networks in North America.
Team and Workforce
Instacart has a diverse team of 3,000 employees. It provides an immediate, flexible earnings opportunity for hundreds of thousands of shoppers, who help fulfill the delivery and pickup orders. This workforce model supports Instacart's ability to scale rapidly and meet the growing demand for online grocery services.