Profitable Nigerian food delivery Chowdeck lands $9M from Novastar, Y Combinator
TechCrunch - Aug 11, 2025
Chowdeck raised $9 million in Series A funding to expand its quick commerce strategy. The startup operates in 11 cities across Nigeria and Ghana, serving 1.5 million customers.
Chowdeck acquires Mira in strategic push beyond delivery
Bendada.com - Jun 23, 2025
Chowdeck acquired Mira, a fintech company that aids restaurants in payment processing and performance monitoring. The acquisition marks Chowdeck's expansion into becoming a technology partner for food businesses.
Chowdeck Acquires POS startup Mira to Become Full-Stack Foodtech Platform
Tech Labari - Jun 23, 2025
Chowdeck has acquired Mira, a POS platform serving the food and hospitality sector. Mira powers over 500 hospitality businesses with its platform.
Chowdeck restructures workforce amidst Ghana expansion Plans
Bendada.com - Mar 09, 2025
Chowdeck reduced its contract workforce by 68% as part of operational streamlining. The company has automated processes, allowing teams to operate with significantly fewer staff.
Nigeria’s YC-backed Chowdeck hopes to scale food delivery, a notoriously tough market, with $2.5M funding
TechCrunch - Apr 30, 2024
Nigerians spend nearly 60% of their income on food, creating a potential $2-3 billion food delivery market in Nigeria. Chowdeck, backed by Y Combinator and armed with $2.5 million in seed investment, aims to become a leader in the Nigerian food delivery market.