Chowdeck, one of Africa’s fastest-growing on-demand delivery platforms, has secured $9 million to roll out quick commerce and expand its reach across Nigeria and Ghana.
Why it matters
The funding will fuel Chowdeck’s strategy to deliver groceries, meals, and medicine faster through dark stores and hyperlocal logistics, targeting cities not yet served.
By the numbers
- $9 million: Amount raised in Series A equity funding.
- 1.5M+: Customers on the platform.
- 20,000+: Riders across 11 cities.
- 30 minutes: Average delivery time.
The big picture
- The round was led by Novastar Ventures, with backing from Y Combinator, AAIC Investment, Rebel Fund, GFR Fund, Kaleo, HoaQ and others.
- Chowdeck says the new investors bring sector expertise, global networks, and operational know-how to navigate Africa’s logistics challenges.
By the numbers (growth)
- Meal delivery value in 2024 was 6x higher than in 2023.
- Already surpassed last year’s total in 2025.
Between the lines
Chowdeck’s recent acquisition of Mira, a point-of-sale provider for the food and hospitality sector, adds tech muscle to improve merchant tools and customer experience.
What they’re saying
“This funding will supercharge our growth plans, enabling us to expand into more cities, reduce delivery times, and scale our grocery footprint,” — Femi Aluko, CEO & co-founder, Chowdeck.
“Chowdeck is building the future of logistics for African cities… redefining last-mile delivery on the continent,” — Brian Waswani Odhiambo, Partner, Novastar Ventures.
What’s next:
- Rollout of quick commerce hubs in more Nigerian and Ghanaian cities.
- Hiring top talent to scale innovation and operations.
Learn more about other African tech startups on Labari Insights, our data repository for tech in Africa: insights.techlabari.com
