Deliveroo

Will Shu and Greg Orlowski founded Deliveroo. Shu became its first rider, making deliveries himself while the business helped restaurants reach nearby customers.⁠[1][2]

Deliveroo introduced Editions, delivery-only kitchens designed to help restaurants enter new service areas, extending its role into food-preparation premises.⁠[1]

The company dates the addition of grocers to 2018. Its marketplace subsequently extended to categories including pharmacies, pet supplies and flowers.⁠[2]

The UK Competition and Markets Authority cleared Amazon’s 16% stake after finding that this level of investment would not substantially lessen competition in restaurant or convenience-grocery delivery. A later increase in control could trigger another investigation.⁠[3]

Following its late-March IPO arrangements, the company announced admission of its issued Class A shares to the London Stock Exchange’s main market under ROO, its ticker during the period before the acquisition.⁠[4][5]

Deliveroo launched HOP with Morrisons, fulfilling grocery orders from delivery-only stores. Waitrose joined this model in 2022.⁠[1]

The UK Supreme Court dismissed the IWGB appeal, holding that the riders concerned lacked an employment relationship for Article 11 ECHR purposes. It emphasized genuine substitution rights, freedom to accept work and the ability to serve competitors. The case concerned union recognition for a particular group of London riders.⁠[6]

DoorDash’s subsequent acquisition announcement reported Deliveroo’s 2024 gross transaction value at about £7.1 billion, revenue at about £2.0 billion and adjusted EBITDA at about £140 million. Transaction value and adjusted EBITDA are distinct from revenue and statutory net profit.⁠[7]

The companies agreed a cash acquisition at 180 pence per share, valuing Deliveroo’s equity at approximately £2.9 billion. Completion remained subject to the transaction process.⁠[7]

DoorDash announced that the court-sanctioned scheme had become effective, completing the acquisition. Deliveroo continued operating as a platform within the group.⁠[5]

DoorDash announced wind-downs in four markets, including Qatar and Singapore, across the Deliveroo and Wolt brands. It identified Miki Kuusi as Head of DoorDash International and Deliveroo CEO. Deliveroo’s current website lists seven operating countries.⁠[8][2]

After a 147-store trial, Tesco expanded its Deliveroo service to 75 UK towns and cities, with Clubcard prices and points.⁠[9]

Aldi and Deliveroo announced a Shop & Deliver trial planned for eight stores from early October. Participating riders would opt in to pick, pack and deliver orders. Expansion in early 2027 remained a stated plan.⁠[10]

Deliveroo announced an exclusive UK partnership with Coco RoboticsCoco RoboticsCoco Robotics is a Los Angeles robotic-delivery company founded in 2020 by Zach Rash and Brad Squicciarini. It developed from short-distance sidewalk delivery into an urban logistics platform serving food and everyday goods through Uber Eats, DoorDash, Wolt and Deliveroo.Open the full entry, beginning in Wood Wharf before expansion. Riders would still handle most orders.⁠[11]

Deliveroo operates a local marketplace connecting consumers, merchants and riders. Its public accounts include @Deliveroo on X and its Deliveroo LinkedInLinkedInLinkedIn is a social networking platform for professionals. It was founded in 2002 by Reid Hoffman and others, launched in 2003, and listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2011; after Microsoft acquired it for approximately $26.2 billion in 2016, it became a wholly owned Microsoft subsidiary. Its revenue comes from membership subscriptions, advertising, and recruitment solutions.Open the full entry company page.⁠[2][12][13]