Chowdeck, an on-demand delivery platform, has secured $9 million in Series A funding to fuel expansion across Nigeria and Ghana and launch a quick commerce strategy aimed at transforming grocery and local market deliveries.
The Series A round, led by Novastar Ventures, included participation from Y Combinator, AAIC Investment, Rebel Fund, GFR Fund, Kaleo, HoaQ, and other strategic investors. The funding will enable Chowdeck to scale more quickly, reduce delivery times, and enhance service coverage through the use of dark stores and hyperlocal logistics.
The company launched in 2021 and was founded by Aluko, Olumide Ojo, and Lanre Yusuf.
Quick Commerce and Tech Expansion
Chowdeck’s new quick commerce push will focus on delivering food, groceries, and medicine faster. The company will also leverage the recent acquisition of Mira, a modern point-of-sale (POS) solutions provider for the food and hospitality sector, to create innovative tech products that enhance vendor operations and customer experience.
Leadership Insights
Femi Aluko, CEO and co-founder of Chowdeck, said:
“This funding 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.”
Brian Waswani Odhiambo, Partner at Novastar Ventures, added:
“Chowdeck is redefining last-mile delivery in African cities with deep local insight, a sustainability-first approach, and impressive execution.”
