Swoop
About Swoop
Swoop is a Food Delivery startup based in Lagos, Nigeria that has raised $7.3M in venture capital across 1 funding round since 2025. The company reached Seed stage in April 2026 with a $7.3M round led by institutional investors. Swoop's investor base includes 7 institutional funds, with its lead investor leading the most recent equity round.
Swoop is an African super app starting with food delivery in Nigeria. Founded by 19-year-old Thiel Fellow Aubrey Niederhoffer, the company launched in Eswatini in August 2025 under the name Thumo, acquiring 6,000 users in its first month, before rebranding and expanding to Lagos in April 2026. Swoop uses an independent-rider model where delivery personnel retain 100% of delivery fees while the platform earns through restaurant commissions and a 7% customer service charge. The company plans to expand beyond food delivery into groceries, rides, and financial services across Africa, positioning itself as a pan-African super app inspired by Asian models like WeChat and Kaspi.
Swoop Funding Rounds Timeline
1 rounds · $7.3M raised · since 2025
| Round | Date | Amount | Valuation | Lead investor | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | April 2026 | $7.3M | — | — | Long Journey Ventures, Variant, Version One Ventures, Dune Ventures, Soma Capital, Zero Knowledge Ventures, Base Capital |
Investors in Swoop
7 institutional investors across 1 rounds
Co-investors
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Questions about Swoop
How much has Swoop raised?
Swoop has raised $7.3M across 1 funding round since 2025.
Who are the investors of Swoop?
Swoop's investors include Long Journey Ventures, Variant, Version One Ventures, Dune Ventures, Soma Capital, Zero Knowledge Ventures, Base Capital.
When was Swoop's last funding round?
Swoop's most recent round was a $7.3M Seed in April 2026.
Where is Swoop headquartered?
Swoop is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, and was founded in 2025 by Aubrey Niederhoffer, Edwin Ruiz.