# Wonder accelerates expansion and explores AI and kitchen automation to cut costs, paving the way for a potential IPO

- Source: 36Kr Embodied Intelligence
- Published: 2026-10-26T10:58:05.000Z
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## Summary

U.S. food-tech startup Wonder is accelerating its expansion and exploring cost reduction through artificial intelligence and kitchen automation as it prepares for a potential IPO. Earlier this year, the company reached a pre-Series D valuation of $9 billion, with cumulative funding of $3.3 billion.