To increase the speed and efficiency of its grocery and local market delivery services, Nigerian on-demand delivery platform Chowdeck has secured US $9 million in Series A funding to enter additional cities in Ghana and Nigeria and implement a quick commerce strategy.
Chowdeck, which was established in October 2021, combines real-time performance tools, inventory management, automatic payments, and intelligent logistics. Through a combination of robust merchant partnerships and dependable infrastructure, Chowdeck helps thousands of businesses operate more effectively while providing millions of customers with exceptional experiences every day.
Its tech-enabled logistics network, which serves over 1.5 million customers and over 20,000 riders in 11 cities, allows businesses to deliver orders in an average of 30 minutes while providing customers with a convenient platform to access groceries, meals, and daily necessities. Compared to 2024, the value of meals delivered through the Chowdeck platform increased by more than six times. The business has already surpassed the total from the previous year and is on course to set yet another record in 2025.
After Novastar Ventures led a US$9 million Series A equity round with participation from Y Combinator, AAIC Investment, Rebel Fund, GFR Fund, Kaleo, HoaQ, and others, more expansion is now planned.
Food, groceries, and medications will be delivered more quickly and reliably thanks to the new funding. The quick commerce strategy, which is backed by dark stores and hyperlocal logistics, will speed up delivery, increase coverage depth, and hasten expansion into unserved cities in Ghana and Nigeria.
“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. This funding will supercharge our growth plans, enabling us to expand into more cities, reduce delivery times, scale our grocery footprint, and attract the best talent to drive innovation and customer satisfaction,” said Femi Aluko, CEO and co-founder of Chowdeck.
By developing a platform that benefits customers, vendors, and riders equally, Chowdeck is constructing the logistics of the future for African cities, according to Brian Odhiambo, partner at Novastar Ventures.
“With deep local insight, a sustainability-first approach and impressive execution, Chowdeck is redefining last-mile delivery on the continent. We’re very excited to partner with Chowdeck in this next phase of growth as it scales its offering and helps create a more inclusive, sustainable and efficient urban economy,” he said.
