On-demand delivery platform, Chowdeck, has raised $9 million in Series A funding to expand to more cities across Nigeria and Ghana, as well as launch a quick commerce strategy that will boost its grocery and local markets delivery services.

The Series A equity round was led by Novastar Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, AAIC Investment, Rebel Fund, GFR Fund, Kaleo, HoaQ and others.

The investors bring deep expertise across different sectors, global networks, and operational insight that will support Chowdeck to scale sustainably and navigate Africa’s unique logistics and business environment.

The new funding will enable faster, more reliable delivery of food, groceries and medicine. The quick commerce strategy, supported by dark stores and hyperlocal logistics, will further enhance delivery speed, improve depth of coverage and accelerate expansion into additional cities across Nigeria and Ghana that are not yet served.

The CEO and co-founder of Chowdeck, Femi Aluko, said: “We are thrilled about this round as it 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.

“This funding will supercharge our growth plans, enabling us to expand into more cities, reduce delivery times, scale our grocery footprint, and attract the best talent to drive innovation and customer satisfaction.”