Chowdeck raises $9m to expand operations in Nigeria, Ghana

Chowdeck, an on-demand delivery company, has raised $9 million in a Series A funding round to expand its operations across Nigeria and Ghana.

In a statement on Monday, the company said the round was led by Novastar Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, AAIC Investment, Rebel Fund, GFR Fund, Kaleo, and HoaQ, among others.

Chowdeck said the new funding would support faster and more reliable delivery of food, groceries, and medicine.

The company added that the quick commerce strategy, backed by dark stores and hyperlocal logistics, will boost delivery speed, improve coverage and enable expansion into more cities that are not yet served.

Femi Aluko, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Chowdeck, said the funding would bring the company closer to its vision of becoming Africa’s number one super app.

“We’re thrilled about this round as it brings us closer to our vision of becoming Africa’s number one super app, transforming how millions of Africans access food, groceries and essentials every day,” he said.

Brian Waswani Odhiambo, partner at Novastar Ventures, described Chowdeck as “building the future of logistics for African cities”.

He also expressed excitement about partnering with the company in its next phase of growth.

The delivery company was launched in 2021.

In 2024, the value of meals delivered through the platform grew more than sixfold compared to the previous year.

The company recently acquired Mira, a point-of-sale (POS) solutions provider for the food and hospitality industry, to expand its technology capabilities and improve customer experience.