Nigerian Startup Chowdeck Raises $9M, Now Serving 1.5 Million Customers across 11 Cities
The company, which started just a few years ago, has rapidly grown its customer base to over 1.5 million customers across 11 cities in Nigeria.
Chowdeck , a Nigerian food delivery platform, has announced it has raised a $9 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Novastar Ventures, with participation from a number of other investors, including Y Combinator, Palm Drive, AAIC Investment, Rebel Fund, GFR Fund, Kaleo, and HoaQ.
The company, which started just a few years ago, has rapidly grown its customer base to over 1.5 million customers across 11 cities in Nigeria. Chowdeck attributes its success to its homegrown platform, which is designed to meet the specific realities of the local market.
In a statement, the company expressed gratitude to its customers, riders, vendors, and team for their trust and support in driving this growth. With the new funding, Chowdeck stated that the vision is growing bigger than ever, signaling its ambition for continued expansion and development. The company ended its announcement by declaring, “It’s now day 1,” suggesting a renewed focus and energy for the next phase of its journey.
