Tovala acquired Radish, a Chicago food-delivery startup, to expand menu options and operational know-how.
SourcePublic company, workplace, funding, and market signals
Updated Jul 29, 2026
Chicago-based food-tech company that pairs chef-crafted meal delivery with a QR-scan smart oven to automate home cooking; meals are delivered fresh and can be cooked in about 20 minutes with minimal prep.
Primary product
Tovala Smart Oven paired with weekly chef-crafted meal delivery
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Team size
100-150
Work style
Flexible
Industry
Food & Beverages
Sub-industry
meal kit and connected kitchen appliances
Offices
10 jobs at Tovala
Business model
Stage
Series C / late-stage venture
Total raised
$119M
Latest round
Series C · Jul 2022
Latest amount
$56M
May 2022 · Forecast Labs / Samsung NEXT
Feb 2021 · Left Lane Capital
Jun 2020 · Finistere Ventures
Corporate / strategic investment
Feb 2018 · Tyson Ventures
Dec 2017 · Origin Ventures
Leadership
Founder & CEO
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Manufacturing Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Culinary Officer
Founders
Co-Founder & CTO
Investors
Team-first, direct, customer-obsessed, execution-oriented culture that emphasizes getting things done well, connecting the dots, embracing obstacles, and championing the customer.
Work style
Flexible
Visa sponsorship
Yes
Compensation
Jobs emphasize market-based pay plus equity rather than top-of-market cash alone. Public postings cite salary bands such as $130k-$160k for Senior Software Engineer and $115k-$150k for Test Lab Engineer, alongside comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) match, PTO minimums, winter shutdown, and product perks.
Benefits
Pricing
Subscription pricing per serving, plus hardware incentives/discounts tied to meal commitments; meals start around $8.99 per serving on the public site.
Differentiators
Technology
Customers
Competitors
Estimated revenue
$100M+
Estimated monthly visits
364.6K
Traffic estimate as of Jun 2026
Tovala acquired Radish, a Chicago food-delivery startup, to expand menu options and operational know-how.
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SourceAdExchanger · Jun 2026
A marketing profile explaining how Tovala monetizes subscriptions and tests acquisition channels while considering future brand partnerships.
PR Newswire · May 2026
Tovala named Scott Braun CMO as it neared 50 million meals delivered and continued expanding its smart-oven and meal platform.
PR Newswire · Apr 2026
Tovala launched Family Meals, expanding from single-serve meals into four-serving meals that cook in the smart oven with minimal prep.
Inc. · Mar 2026
Inc profiled Tovala’s near-runway crisis in 2020 and later profitability, nine-figure revenue, and 2024 profitability.
Fast Company · Nov 2025
CEO David Rabie described Tovala’s shift from rapid growth to profitability discipline after a difficult funding period.