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Chowbus

eCommerce & Marketplaces · Chicago, United States · Founded 2015

A marketplace for diners to explore and order high-quality authentic food MoreLess

Chowbus is a dynamic startup operating in the food delivery market, specifically focusing on high-quality, authentic Asian cuisine. The company serves a diverse clientele, including food enthusiasts and busy professionals who crave authentic Asian dishes but lack the time or means to visit multiple restaurants. Chowbus operates in several major cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Ann Arbor, among others.

The business model of Chowbus is centered around a mobile app that allows customers to order from multiple restaurants in a single order without any additional fees. This unique feature enables users to sample a variety of dishes in one meal, enhancing their dining experience. The company meticulously handpicks every restaurant and dish featured on its platform to ensure quality and authenticity. This curation process sets Chowbus apart from other food delivery services by offering a more personalized and high-quality dining experience.

Chowbus makes money through a combination of delivery fees, service charges, and commissions from partner restaurants. By offering a seamless and user-friendly app experience, Chowbus attracts a loyal customer base that values convenience and quality. Additionally, the platform offers up to 10% off on pickup orders, providing an incentive for users to choose Chowbus over other delivery services.

In summary, Chowbus leverages technology to empower local independent restaurants and stores, providing them with a platform to reach a broader audience. The company's focus on authentic Asian cuisine and high-quality delivery service has positioned it as a unique player in the food delivery market.

Keywords: Asian cuisine, food delivery, mobile app, multi-restaurant orders, handpicked dishes, quality assurance, local restaurants, user-friendly, pickup discounts, authentic dining.

Valuation $100–500M
Revenue $10–50M
Headcount 100–500
Total funding $100–500M
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Chowbus's talent

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Employees mapped 206 incl. 1 AI specialist
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Key operators 31 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

11 investors on Chowbus's cap table

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Seed 4 investors entered at this stage
Greycroft Partners
FJ Labs
Hyde Park Angels
Fika Ventures
Series A 5 investors entered at this stage
Series B+ 2 investors entered at this stage
Prysm Capital
Avidbank Holdings

Global footprint

Where Chowbus has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
7 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States88.9%
🇨🇳 China4.2%
🇦🇺 Australia2.8%
🇨🇦 Canada1.4%
🇹🇼 Taiwan0.7%
Top 5 of 7 shown
Web traffic by country
2.1M monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States97.4%
🇨🇦 Canada1.3%
🇯🇵 Japan0.3%
🇭🇰 Hong Kong0.3%
🇦🇺 Australia0.2%
Top 5 markets shown

Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Chowbus

An AI-synthesized read of the highest-engagement posts about Chowbus on X over the past 7 days. We rank by likes & retweets, ignore corporate channels, and surface the themes that broke out from real people.

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Source: X recent search ranked by engagement (likes + retweets) · Synthesis by Claude · Cached for 1 hour

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