Amazon’s Twin Play for a Delivery Domino
Apparently, Amazon has had a taste for Deliveroo twice—once two years ago and again just months before Uber started dialing. The London‑based food gunshot fired from The Daily Telegraph shows that the e‑commerce mogul was eyeing the supply chain that’s been hustling food deliveries all over the UK.
First Strike
The initial attempt took place back in 2020 when Amazon sent a friendly proposal to Deliveroo’s board. A quiet, exploratory chat that never got a show‑stopper decision. The cookie‑jacking appeal of Amazon’s giant tech logo might have felt a bit too large, but it set the stage.
Second Wave
Fast forward to the last couple of weeks, and Amazon again slid a “what if” into Deliveroo’s inbox—right before Uber’s swooning eyes met the startup’s turf. The impact? Deliveroo scratched its head, looked at two major champs and—spoiler—didn’t lock in either deal.
Uber’s New Deal
While these one‑time handshakes were aplenty, Uber, the ride‑sharing hero, is actually in serious talks for a $2 billion takeover. You know, like stepping into the big shoe of delivering everything from pizza to groceries.
Media Silence
When reporters pressed Amazon and Deliveroo for a quick comment, they sat tight and stayed silent. A classic corporate strategy? Or maybe just a good-old “waiting for the right moment to assemble your teams” move.
TL;DR
- Amazon made a couple of “let’s chat” calls to Deliveroo.
- These talks were exploratory and nothing solidpeed got signed.
- Uber is now (not yet) moving toward a major buy‑out of Deliveroo worth about $2 billion.
- Neither Amazon nor Deliveroo gave public comments yet.
So, grab your snack, keep cheering for your favorite delivery team, and stay tuned—these three giants could change the way dinner on a Friday night feels.
