Chowdeck Hits 1 Million Monthly Orders in Nigeria
Chowdeck, the Lagos-based food delivery platform, crossed 1 million orders in Nigeria in a single month. CEO Femi Aluko announced the milestone, noting that daily order volumes have grown from roughly 30,000 to over 40,000 and continue to climb.
The Y Combinator-backed company raised a $9 million Series A led by Novastar Ventures earlier this year, with participation from seed investor Pioneer Fund and GFR Fund. As TechCrunch reported, the company has reached profitability in Lagos and is expanding to other Nigerian cities.
Chowdeck offers 30-minute average delivery times, having built a logistics operation connecting food vendors with consumers across Nigerian cities.
"The past few weeks hasn't been perfect. We have had some tough moments with support and operations. But we are listening, learning, and fixing things quickly."
Aluko acknowledged the company's growing pains, thanking users for their patience and continued support. He framed the milestone as validation of what's possible when customers believe in the product.
"It's still Day 1, and there are many more wins to come," Aluko said.