For a small business in Lagos, the promise of same-day delivery has often been a logistical fiction. Dellyman, founded in 2019 by Dare Ojo Bello, is a bet that the solution is not to build more trucks, but to aggregate the ones already on the road into a single, software-managed marketplace.
The asset-free aggregation bet
Dellyman connects businesses and individuals needing to ship packages with a network of vetted, independent logistics providers. The platform handles the matching, tracking, and payment, promising same-day delivery without owning a single vehicle [Disrupt Africa, Jun 2020].
Early traction and a quiet period
In April 2020, Dellyman reported having 1,586 active customers, representing 91% growth from the start of that year [Business Day Nigeria, April 2020]. The company cited a 20x revenue growth between January and April 2020 [Business Day Nigeria, April 2020]. After this burst of local press coverage in 2020, the company's public narrative went quiet for several years.
The Temu partnership as a new signal
Reports from late 2025 indicate Dellyman was tapped to handle deliveries for Temu within Nigeria [Independent Newspaper Nigeria, 2025]. The partnership reportedly saw Dellyman complete over 1,300 deliveries during a pilot phase with a 95% success rate, and the company claimed to have crossed a milestone of 10,000 monthly delivery orders [Independent Newspaper Nigeria, 2025].
| Metric | Figure | Period / Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Customers | 1,586 | April 2020 | [Business Day Nigeria, April 2020] |
| Customer Growth (MoM) | 45% | March-April 2020 | [Business Day Nigeria, April 2020] |
| Revenue Growth | 20x | January-April 2020 | [Business Day Nigeria, April 2020] |
| Monthly Delivery Orders | 10,000 | November 2025 (claimed) | [Independent Newspaper Nigeria, 2025] |
| Pilot Success Rate (for Temu) | 95% | 2025 (claimed) | [Independent Newspaper Nigeria, 2025] |
Navigating a competitive and opaque landscape
The competitive landscape in African logistics is crowded, with players like Gokada vying for market share. Dellyman's asset-light model avoids massive capital expenditure but also cedes control over the last-mile experience to third-party providers. The company's disclosed funding totals approximately $250,000 [THISDAYLIVE, Dec 2020]. Its ability to scale sustainably will depend on network density, unit economics, and operational rigor.
Sources
- [Business Day Nigeria, April 2020] Nigeria's first logistics marketplace, Dellyman sees double-digit growth amid lockdown | https://businessday.ng/tech-talk/article/low-barrier-to-entry-poor-regulation-undermines-delivery-of-quality-service-in-nigerias-logistics-space-dare-ojo-bello/
- [Disrupt Africa, Jun 2020] Nigerian logistics startup Dellyman banks on same-day, last mile deliveries | https://disruptafrica.com/2020/06/15/nigerian-logistics-startup-dellyman-banks-on-same-day-last-mile-deliveries-to-rise-above-competition/
- [Independent Newspaper Nigeria, 2025] Temu partners Nigerian logistics startup Dellyman to improve delivery time nationwide | https://technext24.com/2025/12/01/temu-dellyman-delivery-time-in-nigeria/
- [THISDAYLIVE, Dec 2020] Dellyman Harps on Timely Delivery in e-Commerce Business | https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/12/10/dellyman-harps-on-timely-delivery-in-e-commerce-business/
- [Tech In Africa, 2020] Nigeria's first logistics marketplace, Dellyman pulls monthly double-digit growth | https://www.techinafrica.com/nigerias-first-logistics-marketplace-dellyman-pulls-monthly-double-digit-growth/