Form of Confirmatory Offer Letter Agreement entered into between the Registrant and certain of its executive officers

Exhibit 10.9

Maplebear Inc. (DBA “Instacart”)

50 Beale Street

San Francisco, CA 94105

{{EXECUTIVE_NAME}}

{{EXECUTIVE_EMAIL_ADDRESS}}

{{TODAYS_DATE}}

Re: Confirmatory Offer Letter

Dear {{FIRST_NAME}},

You are currently employed by Maplebear Inc. (the “Company” or “Instacart”) as [TITLE]. This letter confirms the existing terms and conditions of your employment in that role.

Your salary will be paid at the rate of USD $[________] per year [effective ______ 2021], which will be paid in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll procedures and subject to applicable payroll withholdings and deductions.

As a full-time, regular employee of Instacart, you will be eligible for company benefits in accordance with the Company’s applicable benefit plans and policies for similarly situated employees, subject to plan terms, generally applicable Company policies, and any applicable waiting periods.

For calendar year 2021, you will be eligible to earn a discretionary bonus in the target amount of USD $[________]. The amount of this bonus will be determined in the sole discretion of the Company and may be based on your performance and/or the performance of the Company during the 2021 calendar year, as well as any other criteria the Company deems relevant. The Company will pay you this bonus, if any, no later than March 15, 2022. The bonus is not earned until it is paid, and you must be employed by Instacart on its payment date. No pro-rated bonus amount will be paid if your employment terminates for any reason prior to its payment date.

Instacart may change your compensation and benefits from time to time in its discretion.

You acknowledge and agree that upon your execution of this letter agreement, you will no longer be eligible for, nor entitled to, any compensation or benefits (including without limitation, any severance or change in control benefits) under any prior employment terms, offer letter or employment agreement you may have entered into or discussed with the Company. This letter agreement, together with your PIIA, equity agreements, the Severance Plan and other agreements referenced herein, forms the complete and exclusive agreement regarding the subject matter hereof. It supersedes any other representations, promises, or agreements, whether written or oral. Modifications or amendments to this letter agreement, other than those changes expressly reserved to the Company’s discretion herein, must be made in a written agreement signed by you and an officer of the Company (other than you).

If any provision of this letter agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, this determination shall not affect any other provision of this letter agreement and the provision in question shall be modified so as to be rendered enforceable in a manner consistent with the intent of the parties insofar as possible under applicable law. This letter may be delivered and executed via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act or other applicable law) or other transmission method and shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and executed and be valid and effective for all purposes.

Please sign and date this letter below to indicate your agreement with its terms.

I have read and accept these terms of employment.