Instacart's biggest IPO twist: Tech trying to go public as a value stock
Publishing timestamp: 2023-09-18 10:29:42
Summary
The article discusses the upcoming IPO of online grocery startup Instacart. While its valuation is lower than previous venture capital deals, its profits have increased. The company will need to rekindle sales growth after a slowdown in the first half of the year. Instacart is positioning itself as a cash-conscious business with a focus on short-term returns. The article compares Instacart to DoorDash and highlights the differences in valuation and profitability. The future growth of Instacart will determine its ultimate valuation.
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