On-demand delivery platform, Chowdeck has raised $9 million in a Series A funding round aimed at scaling its operations in Nigeria and Ghana.
Gatekeepers News reports that the round, announced on Monday, was led by Novastar Ventures, with contributions from Y Combinator, AAIC Investment, Rebel Fund, GFR Fund, Kaleo, HoaQ, and others.
The company said the investment will be channelled into enhancing the speed and reliability of food, grocery, and medicine deliveries.
Chowdeck’s expansion plan is anchored on a quick commerce strategy supported by dark stores and hyperlocal logistics.
This approach is expected to accelerate delivery times, improve service coverage, and enable entry into additional cities not yet served.
According to Femi Aluko, co-founder and CEO, the funding marks a significant step toward the company’s ambition of becoming Africa’s leading super app, transforming how millions of Africans access essential goods and services.
Novastar Ventures partner Brian Waswani Odhiambo praised Chowdeck’s role in “building the future of logistics for African cities” and expressed optimism about the company’s next growth phase.
Chowdeck experienced a more than sixfold increase in the value of meals delivered in 2024 compared to the previous year.
The company also recently acquired Mira, a point-of-sale (POS) solutions provider for the food and hospitality industry, to strengthen its technology infrastructure and enhance customer experience.
