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June 1, 2022

Wolt's acquisition by DoorDash is complete — but have investors lost out?

DoorDash's acquisition of Wolt for €7bn has now closed. But how much is Wolt really worth today — and what does that mean for investors?


Mimi Billing

2 min read

A Wolt driver

Today, the acquisition of Finnish food delivery startup Wolt by US-based DoorDash has finally completed. Due to legal and regulatory requirements, it has taken more than six months for the deal to close.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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