“In a space where others have quit, Chowdeck is choosing to evolve.”
Let’s face it — not every Nigerian startup makes it.
Especially in last-mile delivery. It’s one of the most unforgiving industries out there.
Poor infrastructure. Low margins. Customer expectations are sky-high.
Even giants like Jumia Food and Bolt Food have bowed out.
But some people don’t run when it gets hard — they build smarter.
That’s what Chowdeck just did.
The YC-backed startup Chowdeck has acquired Mira, a POS and retail software startup founded in 2023 by Ted Oladele (ex-Flutterwave) and Olaseike Ibojo (ex-Paystack).
It’s not just about merging two companies.
It’s about building a system that doesn’t just deliver food — it delivers possibility.
From Surviving to Thriving
Mira brings in powerful tools: inventory management, invoicing, financing, and POS hardware — things that help small businesses run better, smarter, faster.
By adding Mira to its ecosystem, Chowdeck isn’t just helping vendors move products.
They’re helping vendors grow.
And that’s the mindset every dreamer should take:
Don’t just survive the storm. Learn to build in the rain.
Growth Is Messy — But Worth It
Let’s talk about resilience.
From just 300 users in 2021 to 1 million monthly users by late 2024.
From local deliveries to expanding into Ghana — where they’re already hitting goals faster than they did in Nigeria.
This kind of growth doesn’t come from playing it safe.
It comes from believing that there’s always a smarter way — and daring to find it.
The Real Lesson?
In a world where it’s easy to quit, be the person who redesigns the model.
While others are walking away from hard markets, Chowdeck is leaning in, evolving, and empowering both their customers and their vendors.
Now tell us:
Have you ever had to change your approach just to keep your dream alive?
Ever turned a tough season into your strongest comeback?
Share your story in the comments. You never know who you’ll inspire.
