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Ezcater

Boston, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 928 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

ezCater provides a platform for restaurants and catering businesses to grow orders through a marketplace, online ordering system, and delivery management tools. The platform serves food service operators looking to expand their catering business and reach new customers.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechMarketplacesSaaS

Founders & leadership

Ezcater was founded in 2011 by Stefania Nappi Mallett and Edward Briscoe Rodgers.

SNStefania Nappi Mallett
Stefania Nappi MallettCo-founder
EBEdward Briscoe Rodgers
Edward Briscoe RodgersCo-founder

Board

DS
Douglas SulimanBoard director
CC
Christopher CuddyBoard director
PM
P. Michael MastersonBoard director

Investors · 8

ICONIQSan Francisco
Insight PartnersNew York · $120M – $350M
Launchpad Venture GroupBoston · $8M – $10M
Left Lane CapitalNew York · $5M – $75M
Lightspeed Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $1.7M – $87Mvia Arsham Memarzadeh · board
SoftBank Vision FundLondon
Walnut Venture AssociatesWellesley
Light Street CapitalreportedPalo Alto

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$390.3M disclosed across 7 rounds · 2014–2021

▶$103.4MraisedDec 2021 · 18 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • E. Briscoe RodgersExecutive Officer, Director
  • Emily KeetonDirector
  • Diane MusiExecutive Officer
  • Christopher CuddyDirector
  • Douglas M. Suliman, Jr.Director
  • Arsham MemarzadehDirector
  • Greg StangerDirector
  • Stefania MallettExecutive Officer, Director
  • Charles R. CoryDirector
Offering amount
$103.4M
Amount sold
$103.4M
First sale
Dec 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$123MraisedApr 2019 · 14 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stefania Nappi MallettExecutive Officer, Director
  • Edward Briscoe RodgersExecutive Officer, Director
  • Douglas SulimanDirector
  • Greg StangerDirector
  • Harley MillerDirector
  • James RosenstockExecutive Officer
  • Charles CoryDirector
  • Christopher CuddyDirector
  • Emily KeetonDirector
  • Robert CruickshankExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$150M
Amount sold
$123M
First sale
Mar 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$100MraisedJun 2018 · 10 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Greg StangerDirector
  • Edward Briscoe RodgersExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert CruickshankExecutive Officer
  • Stefania Nappi MallettExecutive Officer, Director
  • Emily KeetonDirector
  • Douglas SulimanDirector
  • Harley MillerDirector
  • Christopher CuddyDirector
  • Charles CoryDirector
Offering amount
$100M
Amount sold
$100M
Minimum investment
$100K
First sale
Jun 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$35MraisedJan 2017 · 6 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Edward Briscoe RodgersExecutive Officer, Director
  • Greg StangerDirector
  • Stefania Nappi MallettExecutive Officer, Director
  • Douglas SulimanDirector
  • Robert CruickshankExecutive Officer
  • Harley MillerDirector
  • Christopher CuddyDirector
  • Bradley TwohigDirector
Offering amount
$35M
Amount sold
$35M
First sale
Dec 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$15MraisedOct 2015 · 17 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Douglas SulimanDirector
  • Michael MastersonDirector
  • Edward Briscoe RodgersExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stefania Nappi MallettExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher CuddyDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$15M
First sale
Oct 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$11.7MraisedMar 2015 · 11 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Douglas SulimanDirector
  • Christopher CuddyDirector
  • P. Michael MastersonDirector
  • Stefania Nappi MallettExecutive Officer, Director
  • Edward Briscoe RodgersExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$12.9M
Amount sold
$11.7M
Proceeds to insiders
$380K
First sale
Mar 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.1MraisedApr 2014 · 19 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stefania Nappi MallettExecutive Officer, Director
  • P. Michael MastersonDirector
  • Edward Briscoe RodgersExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher CuddyDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$2.1M
Proceeds to insiders
$222K
First sale
Mar 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
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 · 7

by search overlap
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Grubhub154474 shared keywordsChicago-based online food ordering and delivery platform, formerly NYSE-listed, now owned by Marc Lore's Wonder Group.
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Toast62677 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.
Atly27471 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.
Wanderlog18295 shared keywordsWanderlog is a travel planning app that allows users to create detailed itineraries, explore shared guides from other travelers, and manage bookings—integrating attractions on maps, reservations, budgeting, and route optimization in a single platform.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Ezcater do?
ezCater provides a platform for restaurants and catering businesses to grow orders through a marketplace, online ordering system, and delivery management tools. The platform serves food service operators looking to expand their catering business and reach new customers.
Who founded Ezcater?
Ezcater was founded by Stefania Nappi Mallett, Edward Briscoe Rodgers in 2011.
Who are Ezcater's investors?
Ezcater's investors include ICONIQ, Insight Partners, Launchpad Venture Group, Left Lane Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, SoftBank Vision Fund, Walnut Venture Associates, Light Street Capital.
How much funding has Ezcater raised?
Ezcater has disclosed $390.3M raised across 7 rounds.
Where is Ezcater headquartered?
Ezcater is headquartered in Boston, US.