# Chowbotics

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/chowbotics

- Industry: Electronics
- Headquarters: Hayward, US
- Website: www.chowbotics.com
- Total disclosed funding: $22M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 24, 2019)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Chowbotics, Inc. is a U.S.-based food technology company specializing in robotics that automates the preparation of fresh meals, enhancing convenience in food service operations.Founded in 2014 in Hayward, US, Chowbotics, Inc. focuses on creating robotic solutions for the food industry. The company was acquired by DoorDash, Inc. in February 2021, enhancing its operational capabilities. The CEO, Rick Wilmer, leads the company as it continues to innovate in food automation.Chowbotics, Inc. develops robotic systems designed to automate meal preparation, particularly in food service settings. Their flagship product is a robotic salad-making unit, which allows for customizable meal options and efficient service, targeting restaurants, cafeterias, and other food establishments.Chowbotics, Inc. has raised a total of USD 3.50 mn, primarily through its Series A funding round led by Riverwalk Capital. Revenue generation strategies include partnerships with food service operators leveraging their technology for efficiency and customer engagement.Chowbotics aims to expand its product line with new robotic solutions for diverse meal types, expected to launch in late 2023. The company plans to enter new markets across North America and Europe by mid-2024, leveraging the recent funding from the acquisition to scale operations and enhance product development.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 24, 2019, $3.5M — Riverwalk Capital Partners
- Series A, May 24, 2018, $11M — Foundry Group, Techstars
- Series A, Feb 22, 2017, $6.3M — Foundry Group, Techstars
- Seed, Jun 1, 2016, $1.3M — Techstars, Central Texas Angel Network, Upslope Ventures, Riverwalk Capital Partners, V1.VC

## Investors

- Techstars (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/techstars) — Seed, Series A
- Central Texas Angel Network — Seed
- Upslope Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/upslope-ventures) — Seed
- Riverwalk Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/riverwalk-capital-partners) — Seed, Series A
- V1.VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/v1-vc) — Seed
- Foundry Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foundry-group) — Series A