Laoban Foods
Washington, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware corporation
Laoban makes ready-to-eat frozen dumplings and bao made from chef-created recipes, cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or microwaving. Its recipes originate from a Chinese dumpling shop in Washington, D.C.
Founders & leadership
Laoban Foods was founded in 2023 by Tim Ma.
TM
Tim MaCo-founder & Chef
JP
John P. CoyneExecutive
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$12.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2024–2025
▶$7.2MraisedMar 2026 · 17 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$7.2MraisedMar 2026 · 17 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John P. CoyneExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $7.2M
- Amount sold
- $7.2M
- First sale
- Nov 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2023
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.9MraisedJul 2024 · 14 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$4.9MraisedJul 2024 · 14 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John P. CoyneExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $4.9M
- Amount sold
- $4.9M
- First sale
- Jun 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2023
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Laoban Foods do?
- Laoban makes ready-to-eat frozen dumplings and bao made from chef-created recipes, cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or microwaving. Its recipes originate from a Chinese dumpling shop in Washington, D.C.
- Who founded Laoban Foods?
- Laoban Foods was founded by Tim Ma in 2023.
- How much funding has Laoban Foods raised?
- Laoban Foods has disclosed $12.1M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Laoban Foods headquartered?
- Laoban Foods is headquartered in Washington, US.