Chowdeck Surpasses One Million Monthly Orders, Expands Rapidly Across West Africa
Chowdeck, the YC-backed food delivery startup, has hit a major milestone by surpassing one million orders in a single month. This achievement signals rapid growth across Nigeria and Ghana, solidifying the company’s position as a dominant player in West Africa’s quick commerce market.
CEO Femi Aluko confirmed that Chowdeck’s daily order volume recently climbed from 30,000 to over 40,000. He described this surge as proof of the rising demand for reliable and fast food delivery services in Nigeria’s bustling cities, despite persistent challenges in logistics and infrastructure.
Today, Chowdeck serves more than one million monthly users across major Nigerian cities, including Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. The startup’s expansion into Ghana in 2025 has been equally successful, reaching 1,000 daily orders within three months three times faster than its early growth rate in Nigeria.
Aluko acknowledged the challenges that come with scaling rapidly but emphasized the company’s commitment to improving operations. “This milestone proves that we are on the right path in building our vision,” he said.
Chowdeck has also taken strategic steps to reinforce its business ecosystem. In June 2025, it acquired Mira, a point-of-sale startup that strengthened its merchant offerings with payment processing, inventory management, and financing tools. Two months later, the company raised $9 million in a Series A round led by Novastar Ventures. The funds are aimed at expanding its quick commerce operations and deepening market penetration in both Nigeria and Ghana.
Chowdeck’s rise comes at a time when major competitors like Jumia Food and Bolt Food have exited the market due to thin margins and operational hurdles. Yet, Chowdeck continues to scale, proving that local adaptability, operational efficiency, and strong customer relationships can drive sustainable success in Africa’s growing food delivery landscape.
