Chowdeck hits over a million monthly orders in Nigeria

Chowdeck, the YC-backed food delivery startup, has reached a new milestone by crossing one million orders in a month.

An achievement that underscores the company’s rapid expansion across Nigerian cities and its entry into Ghana.

Femi Aluko, CEO of Chowdeck, stated that the company has seen a sharp increase in its daily order volume, climbing from an average of approximately 30,000 to over 40,000 in recent weeks.

“This surge demonstrates the growing demand for fast and reliable delivery services in Nigeria’s major cities, even as the logistics sector faces operational challenges,” Aluko noted.

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He acknowledged the recent operational strain but affirmed the team’s commitment to listening, learning, and fixing things quickly, viewing the milestone as proof of their building vision.

Since its launch in 2021 with just over 300 initial users, Chowdeck now serves more than a million monthly users across major Nigerian cities, including Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. Its 2025 expansion into Ghana saw it achieve 1,000 daily orders in just three months—three times faster than in Nigeria.

The startup has also strategically enhanced its ecosystem. In June 2025, it acquired Mira, a point-of-sale startup, integrating tools for payment processing, inventory management, and merchant financing.

This was followed two months later by a $9 million Series A funding round, led by Novastar Ventures, aimed at boosting its quick commerce strategy and further expanding operations in both Nigeria and Ghana.

Chowdeck’s success is notable in a market where competitors such as Jumia Food and Bolt Food have exited due to narrow margins and high operating costs, revealing the company’s ability to maintain momentum.