Marc Lore
Coverage of Marc Lore in the Nexus archive.
- Exclusive: Marc Lore says Wonder is gearing up for an IPO after raising $650 million at a $9 billion valuation
Marc Lore's food-tech company Wonder raised $650 million in a Series D round at a $9 billion valuation and plans to go public early next year. The funding will support expansion, including entering Texas, and investments in robotics and AI. Wonder operates 135 food halls and owns Grubhub and Blue Apron.
- Tech ads on the New York subway are up 50% this year
Tech company ads on New York City subways and buses increased by 50% in Q1 2026 compared to the previous year, driven by AI startups targeting finance workers and businesses. These ads now account for 15% of all transit ads, with campaigns strategically placed near Wall Street and convention centers during AI conferences.
- Marc Lore says that AI will soon enable anyone open a restaurant
Marc Lore's company Wonder aims to use AI to enable anyone to open a restaurant by turning robotic kitchens into AI-powered restaurant factories. This will allow individuals to create virtual food brands with just a prompt. The goal is to make opening a restaurant accessible to anyone.