Uber in advanced talks to buy Delivery Hero to widen food-delivery reach across Europe

Uber Technologies is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Delivery Hero, one of Europe’s best-known online food-delivery platforms, as the ride-hailing company looks to deepen its presence in delivery services across the region.

The potential move would reflect a broader push by Uber to expand beyond transportation and more fully monetize its consumer base and logistics network. Delivery Hero, meanwhile, has operated in multiple European markets and built a technology-led platform for ordering food from restaurants, putting it directly in Uber’s competitive lane in delivery.

According to a report by Yahoo Finance, the discussions are focused on using the acquisition to expand Uber’s delivery footprint throughout Europe. The article did not provide deal price, structure, expected timeline, or regulatory strategy details.

For Uber, food delivery matters because it offers recurring, app-based engagement that is not tied to rides taking place at a specific moment. It can also diversify revenue streams, particularly in markets where rides and advertising are influenced by consumer demand and competitive conditions.

For Delivery Hero, being in talks with a larger platform could reshape its outlook in a market where delivery economics are under pressure from labor costs, restaurant commissions, and intense competition. Mergers and consolidation have become a recurring theme in European delivery as companies seek scale advantages.

Still, the report leaves key questions unanswered. The extent of Uber’s ownership stake, whether the talks involve full acquisition or a partial arrangement, and whether either company has secured financing are not disclosed. It also remains unclear if the companies have identified specific markets for near-term expansion or how they would integrate overlapping operations.

There is also no confirmation in the report regarding whether the parties anticipate antitrust scrutiny or which regulators would be involved. In Europe, combinations involving digital platforms and consumer marketplaces often face detailed review when they could affect competition, pricing, or market access.

Investors and customers will likely watch for any official confirmation from Uber or Delivery Hero, including whether a binding agreement is reached, how management plans to preserve restaurant and delivery-partner supply, and what the companies indicate about potential synergies. If talks progress, the next step would typically be a formal announcement with transaction terms and regulatory filings.