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Lunchbox Layoffs

July 2022

Lunchbox announced a layoff affecting 60 employees (33% of its workforce) in July 2022. The company operates in the Food sector.

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People Affected

60

Percentage

33%

Announced Date

Jul 21, 2022

Company Information

Industry
Food
Country
US
Region
New York City
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

Lunchbox, a New York-based food-tech startup, laid off 60 employees on July 21, 2022, representing 33% of its workforce and reducing staff from 180 to 120. The company, which had raised $72 million in under three years, cited overexpansion and pressure from investors to streamline operations amid capital market challenges. CEO Nabeel Alamgir admitted the company had grown "bloated" and was shifting from a "growth at all costs" mindset to focus on becoming cash-positive. The layoffs affected all divisions, particularly engineering and tech roles, as the food-tech industry sees broader downsizing among well-funded startups.

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