ChowNow

company

About

ChowNow helps branded online ordering systems for independent restaurants through the restaurants’ own websites.

Details

Last Funding Type
Series A
Last Funding Money Raised
$3M
Industries
Apps,Delivery Service,E-Commerce,Hospitality,Internet,Local,Mobile Apps,Restaurants
Founded date
Jan 1, 2010
Number Of Employee
251 - 500
Operating Status
Active
Legal Name
ChowNow, Inc.

ChowNow is an ordering platform dedicated to helping local restaurants grow and compete in a sustainable way. ChowNow helps local restaurants thrive. By helping diners discover the restaurants' delicious creations and helping restaurants connect with customers. ChowNow powers branded online ordering systems for independent restaurants via the restaurants’ own websites, on Facebook and Google pages, through ChowNow-created apps, and via ChowNow’s website, while also providing the restaurant partners key customer insights and marketing support.

The company does its services for a reasonable monthly fee, without the predatory third-party commissions charged by competitors. It also enables diners to connect with independent restaurants in communities to order takeout and in some cases delivery, in a way that’s sustainable and fair to restaurants.

ChowNow was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Playa Vista, California.

Funding Rounds

Number of Funding Rounds
Total Funding Amount
9
$64.03M
ChowNow has raised a total of $64.03M in funding over 2 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on May 8, 2019 from a Series C round.
Announced Date Round Money Raised Number of Investors Lead Investors Post Valuation
May 8, 2019 Series C $21M 2 3L Capital
Catalyst Investors
Detail
Oct 24, 2017 Series B $20M 3 Catalyst Investors Detail
Sep 8, 2016 Series Unknown $5.37M Detail
Mar 25, 2015 Series B $10M 3 Upfront Ventures Detail
Feb 3, 2014 Series A $1M 2 Detail

Investments

Number of Investments
Number of Lead Investments
1
0
ChowNow has made 1 investments. Their most recent investment was on Jul 14, 2021, when Blocknative raised $12M.
Date Company Name
Round Money Raised Industry Lead Investor
Jul 14, 2021 Blocknative
Series A $12M Bitcoin

Investors

Number of Lead Investors
Number of Investors
6
14
ChowNow is funded by 14 investors. 3L Capital and Catalyst Investors are the most recent investors.
Investor Name Lead Investor Funding Round
3L Capital Yes Series C
Catalyst Investors Yes Series C
Upfront Ventures Yes Series B
Bonfire Ventures Series B
Steadfast Capital Management Series B
Canyon Creek Capital Series B
Tiller Partners Series B
Double M Partners Series A
Clark Landry Series A
Daher Capital Series A

Employee Profiles

Number of Employee Profiles
19
ChowNow has 19 current employee profiles, including Employee Mohammed Zahed
Employee
Executive
Executive
Advisor
Executive