Tovala

Tovala is a food technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2015 by David Rabie and Bryan Wilcox. The company aims to provide busy individuals with an easy way to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals. Tovala combines a smart countertop steam oven with a meal kit subscription service that features chef-crafted meals. The meal kit subscription service delivers nutritious and flavorful meals designed by world-class chefs directly to customers' homes. The Tovala smart oven is an internet-connected device that simplifies cooking by automatically adjusting settings when users scan barcodes on meal packages. This innovative approach allows for efficient meal preparation without extensive cleanup. Tovala's customer base includes young working parents across the United States, with a strong presence in Chicago. The company has successfully expanded its reach nationwide, appealing to those seeking convenient meal solutions.

Food & Beverages Chicago, United States Founded 2017 ~145 employees Private · Series C

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Employees
145
+2.8% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$66.2K
Revenue ~$9.6M
Total funding
$61.6M
Last round Series C, Feb 2021
12-month attrition
10.9%
Tech: 6.6%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
10
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Tovala went from 125 employees in Oct 2024 to 145 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 7 people joined, 6 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering33
Other32
Operations27
Finance11
Design10
Marketing9
HR9
Success8

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering4
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.

Funding

  • Feb 2021 · Series C · $30M · Left Lane Capital, Finistere Ventures, Comcast Ventures
  • Jun 2020 · Series B · $20M · Finistere Ventures, Comcast Ventures, OurCrowd
  • Feb 2018 · Tyson Foods.
  • Dec 2017 · Series A · $9.2M · Origin Ventures, Pritzker Group, Y Combinator
  • Oct 2016 · Seed · $1.6M · Origin Ventures, Service Provider Capital, GREE Ventures
  • Apr 2016 · $256K
  • Jan 2016 · $500K · New Stack Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, Y Combinator

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Tovala FAQ

How many employees does Tovala have?

Tovala has about 145 employees, up 2.8% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Tovala sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Tovala filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

What is Tovala's revenue per employee?

Tovala makes about $66K in revenue per employee, based on $9.6M annual revenue and 145 employees.

How much funding has Tovala raised?

Tovala has raised $61.56M in total funding; its latest round was Series C in Feb 2021.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.