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Wonder scores a $425 million partnership with DoorDash as it builds its food empire
techcrunch.com • • business
Key Points:
- DoorDash is investing $425 million in food tech company Wonder, acquiring Wonder’s Grubhub Campus Dining business for $300 million and adding $125 million to Wonder’s Series D funding round.
- Wonder operates ghost kitchen food halls offering a variety of restaurant options under one roof, aiming to create a fully autonomous food system for personalized meal delivery.
- Wonder, founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore, has expanded its portfolio with acquisitions including Grubhub, Blue Apron, Tastemade, and several New York City restaurant chains.
- DoorDash plans to grow the Grubhub Campus Dining service beyond 450 colleges and universities to stadiums, hotels, and other venues, enhancing convenience for students and operational efficiency for institutions.
- Wonder has rapidly expanded to 157 locations since early 2025, primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with plans to enter the Texas market in early 2027.
