Nigerian on-demand delivery platform Chowdeck has raised 9 million US dollars in Series A funding to expand to more cities in Nigeria and Ghana and launch a fast-paced commerce strategy that will increase the speed and efficiency of its grocery delivery and local market services.

Chowdeck's Series A is one of the few growth-stage fundraisers completed by Nigerian startups this year, a testament to continued investor confidence in the company's trajectory. According to Aluko, Chowdeck did not plan to raise funds, but the strong momentum observed in 2024 aroused considerable interest from investors. The startup's latest funding — a $2.5 million seed round — took place in April 2024. Aluko refused to disclose the company's current valuation

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