Industry: Food delivery
Sentiment: Positive
Total Articles: 3
Last Article: 2025-08-26 06:00:53+00:00
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Breadfast, an Egyptian quick-commerce grocery app, has secured $10 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development as part of its Series B2 financing. The funding will support expansion of fulfilment centres and the development of its fintech arm, Breadfast Pay.
Lagos-based food delivery startup Chowdeck has raised $9 million in Series A funding led by Novastar Ventures. The company plans to launch quick commerce services and expand into more cities in Nigeria and Ghana, aiming to become Africa's top super app for food, groceries and essentials.
Kenya's startup scene is thriving, with over $2 billion raised from 2021 to mid-2024. Key investors like Savannah Fund, Chandaria Capital, and Novastar Ventures are fueling growth by providing early-stage funding and support across sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, and healthcare.