Nigerian food delivery company Chowdeck has reached a major milestone, surpassing 2 million userson its platform, just one year after hitting 1 million users.
The achievement underscores the company’s rapid ascent in the region’s on-demand delivery space, fueled by technology and scalability.
Commenting on the milestone, Femi Aluko, co-founder of Chowdeck, expressed gratitude and pride in the company’s growth, noting that this momentum reinforces the founding belief that on-demand delivery can indeed work in Africa.
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In his words,
“It feels like just yesterday that we started with three riders and two restaurant partners. We now have more than 20k riders across 14 cities in Nigeria and Ghana. It’s been such an incredible journey, and the speed of our growth is a testament to the core belief that led us to start Chowdeck: on-demand delivery can work in Africa.
“We are incredibly proud of the technology we’ve built and the logistics network we have established. But most importantly, we are proud of our ecosystem: our customers, our riders, and our vendor partners. I am really grateful to our team, customers, riders, and partners for coming on this journey with us. Thank you so much for coming on this journey with us.”
This milestone follows Chowdeck’s recent impressive performance during its Big Black Friday Campaign, where vendors processed ?1.4 billion in sales. The campaign recorded more than 183,000 delivered orders, over 5,000 orders per hour for five hours straight, and 2.5 million app visits.
The company said the campaign was built on a simple but powerful idea, to showcase what becomes possible when technology, logistics, and community operate in harmony. The outcome proved that vision.
In October, Chowdeck also fulfilled more than 1 million orders in a single month, marking its strongest month yet. Beyond impressive numbers, the company closed the month with a positive gross margin of 26%, demonstrating that high growth and sustainable business fundamentals can coexist.
In the same month, it announced a $9 million Series A funding, led by Novastar Ventures with participation from Y Combinator, Palm Drive, AAIC Investment, Rebel Fund, GFR Fund, Kaleo, Hoaq, and others. The company noted that the new investment will drive expansion into additional African cities, improve platform speed, and deepen the company’s overall impact across its ecosystem.
The Nigerian food delivery landscape has always held enormous promise, but many platforms have struggled to sustain long-term operations. Over recent years, several well-known players have exited or shut down. Despite these challenges, Chowdeck has emerged as one of the country’s fastest-growing and most resilient players, offering a model of what it takes to thrive in the market. The company believes the on-demand delivery sector in Africa is at an inflection point and it is positioning itself to lead the next phase of innovation.
Since its launch in October 2021, Chowdeck has evolved into a leading technology solutions provider for food and hospitality businesses across Africa. With more than 20,000 riders in 11 cities and a technology-driven logistics network that delivers orders in an average of 30 minutes, the platform offers users a seamless way to order meals, groceries, and essentials.
A key differentiator remains the company’s technology-first approach, utilizing smart algorithms to efficiently connect restaurants, riders, and customers in real time. This system, combined with strong partnerships—including major brands like KFC and Burger King, as well as numerous local vendors, offers customers a diverse menu of African, Asian, and healthy meal options.
With continuous expansion, record-breaking sales, and a rapidly growing customer base, Chowdeck is positioning itself as a dominant force in West Africa’s evolving food delivery industry.