| Founded | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2023 |
| Country | USA |
| Sector | Saas |
| Collapse type | Mass Layoff Spiral |
Lunchbox
"New York restaurant digital ordering SaaS that raised $50M from Tiger Global and collapsed in 2023 when restaurant tech spending reverted to incumbent Toast and Olo."
Cascading layoffs that accelerated the decline
Key Events Timeline
Lunchbox built direct online ordering and digital marketing software for restaurant chains, positioning itself as an alternative to third-party delivery platforms that charged commissions.
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