[AI Dining Platform Wonder Secures $650 Million in Funding, ARK Invest Among Investors] Odaily Planet Daily News: AI dining platform Wonder has announced the completion of a $650 million funding round, with participation from Accel, Google Ventures (GV), and NEA. New investors include ARK Invest, AllianceBernstein, and Kayne Anderson, among others. Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and JPMorgan served as arrangers for the financing. The company is developing an AI platform called 'MEL,' which analyzes users' biometric data and physical conditions to automatically plan and order meals tailored to individual needs. Reportedly, Wonder's post-funding valuation has reached $9 billion, and it plans to launch its initial public offering (IPO) early next year. (Fortune)