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Shipt
AddedJun 12, 2026
UpdatedJun 12, 2026
Shipt

Shipt

Acquired Subsidiary

Shipt is a same-day delivery platform and Target subsidiary that connects members with personal shoppers for orders from local retailers.

HQ
Birmingham, AL, US
Founded
2014
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Shipt Inc. is a membership-based same-day delivery platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The platform connects customers with independent shoppers who pick and deliver items from partner retailers including Target, Costco, CVS, and others.

Target Corporation acquired Shipt in December 2017 for approximately $550 million. Shipt continues to operate as a wholly owned Target subsidiary while maintaining partnerships with retailers beyond Target.

Shipt - M & A Snapshot

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  • Target

    Acquired Shipt • $550M • Dec 13, 2017

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Shipt - Quick Facts

Who are Shipt's competitors?

Companies similar to Shipt include Deliv, SHiiP, Shipbird and Instacart.

When was Shipt founded?

Shipt was founded in 2014.

Where is Shipt's headquarters located?

Shipt's headquarters is located in Birmingham, AL, US.

When was Shipt's last funding round?

Shipt's most recent funding round was for $550M (USD) in December 2017.

How much has Shipt raised to-date?

As of Dec 13, 2017, Shipt has raised a total of $550M (USD).

Shipt - Classification

Industry
  • Retail Technology
Tags
  • Same-Day Delivery