LunchLab, a Korean B2B corporate meal service brand, has raised approximately USD 615,000 (KRW 800 million) in pre-Series A funding. The round was led by Los Angeles-based venture capital firm Strong Ventures, with participation from global VC firm 500 Global.

LunchLab provides regularly scheduled in-office lunch services for companies where dining out may be inconvenient or meal solutions are limited. The startup delivers boxed lunches at a fixed time each day and handles post-meal cleanup by collecting used containers, offering a hassle-free solution tailored for corporate clients.

Leveraging a database of over 140 menu items, LunchLab curates and delivers three daily meal options to its customers. Its proprietary mobile application streamlines the subscription experience, optimizing the ordering process. The company also offers free delivery and dish collection, creating an all-in-one service that eases the burden for both corporate administrators and employees. Recently, LunchLab has seen a rise in employees forming small group orders independently, even in cases where formal corporate contracts are not in place.

The newly secured capital will be directed toward several strategic initiatives: expanding in-house production capacity through new operational hubs, enhancing logistics coverage across Seoul, and improving IT infrastructure and user experience to better serve clients. Additionally, LunchLab plans to diversify its offerings beyond its current single-tier boxed lunch format by introducing buffet-style catering and premium menu lines, aiming to meet a broader range of corporate meal needs.

Hyungwoo Park, Investment Director at Strong Ventures, commented on the investment  “In a time when dining-out costs continue to rise and corporate meal benefits remain limited, LunchLab impressed us with its ability to address the lunch delivery challenge effectively through supply chain optimization and operational efficiency, distinguishing itself from existing solutions.”

Hyunmo Koo, Investment Manager at 500 Global, added “This investment validates LunchLab’s outstanding execution capabilities, particularly in operational efficiency—a pain point for many incumbents. The team’s operational prowess positions them well for sustainable growth and potential expansion into adjacent verticals such as food material distribution and meal kits.”

Sungsoo Kim, CEO of LunchLab, remarked “This funding round lays the foundation for providing more customers with reliable and convenient in-office meal solutions. We aim to become a new industry standard by maintaining consistent quality and branding while rapidly scaling production and delivery capabilities.”

He further emphasized the market potential “Given the challenges SMEs face in establishing in-house cafeterias, rising dining-out costs, and economic headwinds, the in-office meal service market is bound to grow. LunchLab aspires to lead this growth by building a tech-driven production infrastructure, dense logistics network, and IT-based operational system.”

Currently, LunchLab serves around 250 corporate clients, including major firms such as Woongjin ThinkBig and Millie’s Library, as well as a variety of small- and mid-sized clinics. The company reported a 74% year-over-year revenue increase from 2023 to 2024, underscoring its rapid growth trajectory.