# Swoop

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/swoop-3

- Headquarters: Lagos, Nigeria
- Website: www.swoop.com.ng
- Total disclosed funding: $7.3M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 23, 2026)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Thumo Delivery Limited d.b.a., Swoop is a dynamic food delivery platform based in Nigeria, delivering local restaurant meals with a focus on same-day service while expanding its reach across Lagos.Founded in 2025 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, Thumo Delivery Limited d.b.a., Swoop a platform dedicated to food delivery services. The company was founded by Aubrey Niederhoffer (CEO). In April 2026, Swoop raised USD 7.3 million in seed funding co-led by Variant, Long Journey Ventures, Soma Capital Management, Dune Ventures, and Version One Ventures, with participation from Zero Knowledge Ventures, and Base Capital. Swoop is a food delivery platform that specializes in same-day delivery services, focusing primarily on the Yaba area and expanding across Lagos. The company offers a mobile application for iOS and Android that allows customers to browse local restaurants, place orders, and track deliveries in real-time. Swoop addresses challenges in the food delivery industry, including hidden fees and service delays, through transparent pricing and efficient logistics. The platform caters to a diverse customer base, including university students and local residents near major institutions like UNILAG and Yabatech. Future plans include integrating grocery and pharmacy deliveries to enhance user convenience in urban Nigerian environments.Swoop's revenue model is transaction-based, deriving income from food delivery services. Customers place orders via the app, paying for meals alongside delivery and service fees. Delivery fees vary based on location. Swoop partners with local restaurants to process these transactions securely, offering multiple payment options, including card payments, bank transfers, and OPay. The company's commitment to transparent pricing ensures customers know the total cost before confirming their orders. The company will use the April 2026 funding to build out its consumer platform starting with food delivery and to support expansion into Nigeria as part of its super-app strategy.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 23, 2026, $7.3M — Version One Ventures, Soma Capital Management, Variant, Long Journey Ventures, Dune Ventures, Base Capital, Zero Knowledge Ventures

## Investors

- Version One Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/version-one-ventures) — Seed
- Soma Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/soma-capital-management) — Seed
- Variant (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/variant) — Seed
- Long Journey Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/long-journey-ventures) — Seed
- Dune Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dune-ventures) — Seed
- Base Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/base-capital) — Seed
- Zero Knowledge Ventures — Seed