African on-demand delivery giant, Chowdeck, has raised $9 million in Series A funding to fast-track its expansion in Nigeria and Ghana while launching a quick commerce strategy designed to make grocery and local market deliveries faster than ever.
The equity round was led by Novastar Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, AAIC Investment, Rebel Fund, GFR Fund, Kaleo, HoaQ, and other backers bringing deep sector expertise, global networks, and operational insight to help the startup scale sustainably.
The funding will fuel Chowdeck’s push into more cities, shorten delivery times through dark stores and hyperlocal logistics, and expand its footprint in groceries, medicine, and everyday essentials.
“This round 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,” said Femi Aluko, CEO and co-founder of Chowdeck. “We’re focused on rapid expansion, innovation, and unmatched customer satisfaction.”
Founded in October 2021, Chowdeck has quickly become a go-to technology partner for Africa’s food and hospitality industry, offering logistics, inventory management, payments, and analytics. The platform now serves over 1.5 million customers through 20,000+ riders across 11 cities, delivering meals in an average of 30 minutes.
The company’s growth has been explosive — the value of meals delivered in 2024 was over six times that of the previous year, and 2025 figures have already surpassed last year’s total. Its recent acquisition of Mira, a modern POS solutions provider for restaurants and hospitality, will further enhance its tech capabilities and customer experience.
Chowdeck previously raised a $2.5 million seed round in 2024, and with this new capital injection, it is positioning itself to dominate Africa’s delivery and quick commerce space.
