Wonder
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About
Wonder is a New York-based food technology and delivery platform founded in 2018 by Marc Lore, previously the founder of Jet.com (acquired by Walmart for USD 3.3B). Wonder operates approximately 135 food halls across 10 East Coast states, running as many as 30 restaurant concepts out of a single proprietary kitchen 1 2. Marc Lore has said Wonder is “gearing up for an IPO” following the Series D 2.
Funding History
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Series D | USD 650M | Not specified | Accel, GV, NEA, AllianceBernstein-managed funds, ARK Invest, Kayne Anderson Rudnick-managed funds 1 2 |
The Series D was raised at a USD 9B pre-money valuation. The company said the funding will support expansion into Texas and further investments in robotics and AI 1.
What Investors Say
Tony Florence, NEA Co-CEO: “Our ongoing investment reflects our confidence in that model and in Marc’s ability to continue executing at scale.” 1
Cathie Wood, ARK Invest Founder, CEO, CIO: “Wonder’s technology-forward platform is redefining the economics and experience of restaurant-quality food at scale.” 1
What Founders Say
Marc Lore, Founder & CEO: “Wonder was founded with the mission to make great food more accessible… we’re making high-quality food more affordable, more convenient and available to more people than ever before.” 1
Sources
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PR Newswire, “Wonder Announces $650 Million Series D Round at a $9 Billion Pre-Money Valuation,” July 16, 2026. Accessed July 2026. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wonder-announces-650-million-series-d-round-at-a-9-billion-pre-money-valuation-302827208.html↩↩↩↩↩↩
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Fortune, “Exclusive: Marc Lore says Wonder is gearing up for an IPO after raising $650 million at a $9 billion valuation,” July 16, 2026. Accessed July 2026. https://fortune.com/2026/07/16/exclusive-marc-lore-says-wonder-is-gearing-up-for-an-ipo-650-million-9-billion-valuation-cathie-wood-grubhub-food-delivery/↩↩↩