# Chowbus

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

- Industry: Consumer Services
- Headquarters: Chicago, US
- Website: www.chowbus.com
- Total disclosed funding: $106M
- Latest round: Series E (Feb 12, 2026)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Chowbus, Inc. is a restaurant technology company that provides specialized point-of-sale (POS) systems tailored for U.S.-based dining establishments, enhancing operational efficiency and customer service across various restaurant types.Chowbus, Inc. was founded in 2016 in Chicago, US, focusing on innovative solutions for the restaurant industry. The company, co-founded by Linxin Wen and Suyu Zhang, has strategically pivoted towards refining its POS offerings to meet client needs, culminating in a recent Series D funding round. Chowbus has successfully secured a total of USD 16.194 mn in funding, led by Prysm Capital, with the latest investment occurring on July 31, 2023, propelling the company's current valuation to USD 78.879 mn.Chowbus POS specializes in providing a comprehensive point-of-sale (POS) system designed specifically for the restaurant industry, with a focus on U.S.-based establishments. Their core offerings include a suite of technology solutions such as self-ordering kiosks, tablet ordering, and handheld POS systems, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience. This suite caters to various dining establishments, including quick service, full service, and specialty restaurants like Asian cuisine, bubble tea shops, and AYCE (All You Can Eat) venues. Chowbus POS aims to simplify restaurant operations and speed up service by leveraging technology to streamline order management and improve customer interactions, servicing a diverse client base across major metropolitan areas in the United States.Chowbus POS operates on a revenue model that combines subscription fees with transactional services for its clients in the restaurant sector. The company offers various pricing plans tailored to the specific needs of different restaurant types, ensuring scalability and flexibility for its users. Revenue is generated through partnerships with restaurants that subscribe to Chowbus' POS system, enabling effective handling of online ordering, loyalty rewards, and third-party delivery integrations. Restaurants pay a subscription fee for access to the POS system, with transaction fees applicable for each order processed through the platform, benefiting from tools designed to reduce operational costs while maintaining high service quality. In February 2026, Chowbus, Inc. raised USD 56.30 million in series E funding from new investors Dutchess Capital Management and Avidbank Holdings, Inc., with participation from returning investors Prysm Capital, Left Lane Capital, and Fika Ventures. Other unspecified investors also participated in the round. The company will use the February 2026 funding to expand its AI-driven tools for marketing, automated accounting, and supply chain management, move beyond SaaS into broader business services for restaurants, and support expansion into Canada while strengthening its existing platform.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Feb 12, 2026, $56M — Dutchess Capital Management, Fika Ventures, Prysm Capital, Left Lane Capital, Avidbank Holdings, Inc.
- Series D, Jul 31, 2023, $16M — Prysm Capital
- Series B, Oct 1, 2020, $30M — Meritech Capital Partners, Luxor Capital Group
- Series A, Jul 17, 2020 — Altos Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank, Hyde Park Angels, FJ Labs, Fika Ventures, Left Lane Capital
- Seed, Dec 13, 2018, $3.5M — Greycroft, Hyde Park Angels, FJ Labs, Fika Ventures

## Investors

- Greycroft (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greycroft) — Seed
- Hyde Park Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hyde-park-angels) — Seed, Series A
- FJ Labs (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fj-labs) — Seed, Series A
- Fika Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fika-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series E
- Altos Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/altos-ventures) — Series A
- Silicon Valley Bank — Series A
- Left Lane Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/left-lane-capital) — Series A, Series E
- Meritech Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/meritech-capital-partners) — Series B
- Luxor Capital Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/luxor-capital-group) — Series B
- Prysm Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/prysm-capital) — Series D, Series E
- Dutchess Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dutchess-capital-management) — Series E
- Avidbank Holdings, Inc. — Series E