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Chowbus

Chicago, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

Chowbus provides technology solutions designed for restaurants, with current focus on U.S.-based establishments.

FoodTechSaaS

Founders & leadership

Chowbus was founded in 2017 by Suyu Zhang and Linxin Wen.

SZ
Suyu ZhangCo-founder
LWLinxin Wen
Linxin WeninCo-founder
HB
Howard BhyunExecutive
QZ
Qi ZhaoNamed on SEC filing
PC
Pu ChenNamed on SEC filing

Board

HMHarley Miller
Harley MillerinBoard directorManaging Partner and CEO at Left Lane Capital
YW
Yining WeiBoard director
EL
Eddie LouBoard director

Investors · 7

Celtic House Asia PartnersToronto
FikaCulver City · $1M – $10M
Left Lane CapitalNew York · $5M – $75M
Starting LineChicago · $750K – $2M
Altos VenturesreportedBurlingame · $1M – $3M
Gold House VenturesreportedCovina · $100K – $1M
Hyde Park AngelsreportedChicago

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$173M disclosed across 9 of 10 rounds · 2017–2026

▶$56.3MraisedFeb 2026 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Linxin WenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Yining WeiDirector
  • Harley MillerDirector
  • Jonathan FanExecutive Officer
  • Suyu ZhangExecutive Officer, Director
  • Matthew RobertsDirector
  • Mark LawrenceDirector
Offering amount
$56.6M
Amount sold
$56.3M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Feb 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$20MraisedAug 2024 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Harley MillerDirector
  • Suyu ZhangExecutive Officer, Director
  • Yining WeiDirector
  • Eddie LouDirector
  • Howard BhyunExecutive Officer
  • Linxin WenExecutive Officer, Director
Amount sold
$20M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Aug 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$16.2MraisedAug 2023 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Yining WeiDirector
  • Howard BhyunExecutive Officer
  • Suyu ZhangExecutive Officer, Director
  • Linxin WenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eddie LouDirector
  • Harley MillerDirector
Offering amount
$21.2M
Amount sold
$16.2M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Jul 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$15.2MraisedJul 2022 · 25 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Harley MillerDirector
  • Linxin WenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eddie LouExecutive Officer, Director
  • Suyu ZhangExecutive Officer, Director
  • Raphi SavitzExecutive Officer
Amount sold
$15.2M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Jul 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶Undisclosed amountofferedNov 2021 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eddie LouExecutive Officer, Director
  • Harley MillerDirector
  • Linxin WenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Suyu ZhangExecutive Officer, Director
  • Raphi SavitzExecutive Officer
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Oct 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$30MraisedOct 2020 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Linxin WenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eddie LouExecutive Officer, Director
  • Suyu ZhangExecutive Officer, Director
  • Harley MillerDirector
  • Pu ChenExecutive Officer
  • Kenny TsaiExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$30M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Oct 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$28.5MraisedJul 2020 · 27 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Pu ChenExecutive Officer
  • Eddie LouExecutive Officer, Director
  • Harley MillerDirector
  • Gajin TsaiExecutive Officer
  • Suyu ZhangExecutive Officer, Director
  • Linxin WenExecutive Officer, Director
Amount sold
$28.5M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedJun 2020 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eddie LouExecutive Officer, Director
  • Linxin WenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Pu ChenExecutive Officer
  • Suyu ZhangDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Jun 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 8

by search overlap
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Grubhub46449 shared keywordsChicago-based online food ordering and delivery platform, formerly NYSE-listed, now owned by Marc Lore's Wonder Group.
Postmates36239 shared keywords<UNKNOWN>
Toast32388 shared keywordsToast provides a restaurant management platform combining point-of-sale hardware (Flex POS, Toast Go 3 handheld) with software tools for online ordering, payroll, and other operations. It serves restaurants and restaurateurs across the food service industry.
Atly17113 shared keywordsAtly is a location discovery app that helps people find restaurants, bars, and places to visit through personalized recommendations and user-generated tips. The consumer platform has been described as combining social community content with map-based navigation.
Eater13159 shared keywordsEater is a food and dining media publication producing restaurant guides, maps, videos, and articles covering where to eat across cities in the US and beyond. It covers dining out, groceries and retail, and local food scenes for readers and diners.
Clover Network12450 shared keywordsClover offers a point-of-sale system and software platform designed for small businesses in restaurants, retail, and service industries, featuring integrated payment processing, online ordering, inventory management, and staff scheduling capabilities.

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In the news

Chowbus raises $81M for AI restaurant tech | News | chicagostarmedia.comchicagostarmedia.com · Mar 2026Chowbus Raises $81M to Scale its AI-powered Restaurant Platform - HPAhpa.vc · Mar 2026Chowbus Raises $81M to Become the Operating System for Culturally Rooted Restaurantsprnewswire.com · Mar 2026Chowbus Raises $81 Million to Expand Its AI-Powered Platform for Independent Restaurants |restauranttechnologynews.com · Mar 2026Chowbus Raises $81M in Fundingfinsmes.com · Mar 2026Vancouver-based Fantuan Acquires Chowbus Delivery Business Line Following $40M Capital Raise, Establishes Strategic Alliance | T-Net Newsbctechnology.com · Jan 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Chowbus do?
Chowbus provides technology solutions designed for restaurants, with current focus on U.S.-based establishments.
Who founded Chowbus?
Chowbus was founded by Suyu Zhang, Linxin Wen in 2017.
Who are Chowbus's investors?
Chowbus's investors include Celtic House Asia Partners, Fika, Left Lane Capital, Starting Line, Altos Ventures, Gold House Ventures, Hyde Park Angels.
How much funding has Chowbus raised?
Chowbus has disclosed $173M raised across 9 of its 10 known rounds.
Where is Chowbus headquartered?
Chowbus is headquartered in Chicago, US.