Uber and DoorDash are reportedly contacting Delivery Hero investors as they consider a takeover bid for the German food-delivery company, according to the Financial Times. The two U.S. delivery firms are said to be “sounding out” investors, including Delivery Hero shareholders, to gauge support for a possible acquisition. The discussions reportedly involve seeking feedback on whether investors would back a transaction and under what terms, as Uber and DoorDash weigh their strategic options.
The reports indicate that the talks focus on the possibility of acquiring a stake and could form part of broader plans to pursue control, though neither article confirms the size or timing of any offer. The purpose of the investor outreach appears to be assessing deal feasibility and shareholder sentiment before making a formal bid.
Delivery Hero’s position as a major player in online food delivery and the growing competition in the sector make any potential consolidation significant. As of now, the reports describe preliminary discussions, with no details published on offer price, structure, or whether an approach would lead to a full takeover.
