Who Owns foodpanda?
foodpanda remains owned by Delivery Hero SE. Uber announced an agreed takeover offer for Delivery Hero in July 2026, but the transaction is subject to shareholder acceptance, regulatory approvals, and other closing conditions. It has not transferred ownership. Delivery Hero acquired foodpanda in 2016 and continues to control the brand unless and until the Uber transaction or a related divestiture is completed.
foodpanda Timeline
Who Owns foodpanda?
- Parent Company: Delivery Hero SE
- Ownership Type: Acquired
- Acquisition Year: 2016
- Company Type: Publicly Traded
- Stock Ticker: Frankfurt Stock Exchange: DHER
| Brand | Parent Company | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| foodpanda | Delivery Hero SE | Acquired |
History of foodpanda
- Founded: 2012
- Founders: Benjamin Bauer, Ralf Wenzel, Felix Plog, Rohit Chadda, Kiren Tanna
- Acquired by Delivery Hero SE: 2016
foodpanda launched in 2012 with backing from Rocket Internet and expanded through acquisitions and local launches. Delivery Hero acquired the global business in 2016 and combined it with its regional delivery operations.
The footprint has changed as Delivery Hero sold or closed operations in selected countries. Those market exits do not change the current parent of the continuing foodpanda brand.
About Delivery Hero SE
German listed delivery-platform group and current owner of foodpanda while Uber's agreed takeover remains pending.
- Founded: 2011
- Headquarters: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Company Type: Publicly Traded
- Stock: Frankfurt Stock Exchange: DHER
Where Is foodpanda Made / Based?
- Headquarters: Singapore, Singapore
foodpanda Categories & Tags
foodpanda Ownership: Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Shared Delivery Hero technology
- +Regional logistics scale
- +Established consumer recognition
- +Access to a multi-brand network
Considerations
- -Uber takeover remains uncertain
- -Regulators may require divestitures
- -Courier labor rules create risk
- -Country footprint can change
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