DOORDASH INVESTS $425M IN WONDER'S FOOD EMPIRE
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DoorDash is investing $425 million in Wonder, Marc Lore's food tech company, through a combination of a $300 million acquisition and $125 million Series D contribution. The deal expands Wonder's restaurant and delivery portfolio.
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