independent purchasing company

What independent purchasing company does

Independent Purchasing Company Ltd (IPC Africa) is a Lagos, Nigeria-headquartered private technology company serving the food service industry across West and East Africa. The company operates an integrated portfolio of four proprietary platforms: GoSource for B2C and B2B food commodity procurement; Daash, a SaaS point-of-sale and inventory management solution; Findeat, a digital restaurant management platform covering menu creation and meal logistics; and Relay Pilot, a delivery management platform for logistics companies and independent riders. Together, these products span procurement, point-of-sale, restaurant operations, and last-mile delivery within a single integrated stack.

The company's revenue model blends SaaS subscriptions (Daash), transaction or service fees on procurement flows (GoSource), subscription-based restaurant management (Findeat), and professional services fees for custom software design and development. A documented custom engagement includes the design and delivery of ordering websites and mobile applications for Cold Stone Creamery in the Nigeria and Kenya markets. Distribution occurs through self-serve digital platforms targeting small and mid-sized food businesses, complemented by direct sales (Book a Call CTAs) for enterprise engagements.

IPC Africa serves two customer tiers: small local restaurants and large QSR/franchise operators, with a documented enterprise presence in Nigeria and Kenya. The company positions itself on integration interoperability across the restaurant value chain and on vertical specialization in food service workflows. No revenue, funding, or headcount figures are publicly disclosed beyond a headcount band of 11-50 employees; the firm operates under Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) compliance.

Name

independent purchasing company

Legal name

Independent Purchasing Company Ltd

Website

https://ipc-africa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Independent Purchasing Company (IPC Africa) is a Lagos-based food service technology company operating four integrated platforms—GoSource procurement, Daash POS, Findeat restaurant management, and Relay Pilot delivery—serving restaurants and QSR operators across Nigeria and Kenya.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant Technology

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Wholesale-to-Business Online Ordering (B2B Food E-Commerce) (AFAIAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate & Catering Online Ordering/Delivery (AFAIAMAK)

Keywords

• Restaurant procurement software
• Food service POS
• Delivery management platform
• Restaurant management software
• Food logistics technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. SaaS/Platform Subscriptions (Daash): Daash POS and inventory management platform likely operates on a SaaS subscription model, offering digital restaurant management services to food businesses.
2. Procurement Services (GoSource): GoSource platform facilitates B2C and B2B food commodity procurement, generating revenue through procurement service fees for businesses ordering supplies.
3. Custom Software Development: IPC offers custom product design and development services for businesses, including UI/UX design, web and mobile app development, as demonstrated by the Cold Stone Creamery ordering website and mobile app project for Nigeria and Kenya markets.
4. Restaurant Management & Logistics (Findeat): Findeat provides digital restaurant management and meal logistics services for food businesses, serving both B2C and B2B customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Independent Purchasing Company (IPC Africa) provides an integrated suite of technology platforms and logistics services for restaurants and food service businesses, including food commodity procurement (GoSource), SaaS point-of-sale and inventory management (Daash), digital restaurant management and meal logistics (Findeat), and delivery management for logistics companies and riders (Relay Pilot). The company also offers custom software design and development services for enterprise food brands, such as bespoke ordering websites and mobile applications.

Product overview

IPC is a logistics and technology company serving the food service industry with a portfolio of four interconnected products. GoSource handles B2C and B2B food procurement, Daash provides SaaS POS and inventory management, Findeat offers digital restaurant management and meal logistics, and Relay Pilot manages delivery operations for logistics companies and riders. Together, these products cover the full restaurant value chain from procurement through point-of-sale to delivery. Additionally, IPC offers custom software design and development services for businesses needing bespoke solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GoSource: B2C, B2B dining and food items procurement platform that eliminates hassles associated with sourcing food commodities through swift, effective and pocket-friendly procurement services.
• Findeat
• Daash
• Relay Pilot

Products and services

• GoSource B2C and B2B dining and food items procurement platform that eliminates the hassles associated with sourcing food commodities through swift, effective, and pocket-friendly procurement services for restaurants, food businesses, and individual consumers.
• Daash B2B SaaS point-of-sale solution for food businesses that enables digital management of sales, inventory, and online storefronts, supporting seamless digital presence for restaurants.
• Findeat Digital restaurant management platform providing top-notch meal and logistics services for B2C and B2B food businesses, covering menu creation, menu management, and logistics operations.
• Relay Pilot Delivery management platform for logistics companies and independent riders that enables delivery management, connecting them with restaurants and supporting business growth.
• Custom Design & Development Custom software design and development service for businesses, including UI/UX design, web development, and mobile app development. Documented example is the Cold Stone Creamery ordering website and mobile app for the Nigeria and Kenya markets.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Chowdeck: Nigeria-based food delivery and restaurant enablement platform offering delivery logistics, restaurant onboarding, and merchant tooling — directly comparable to IPC's Findeat and Relay Pilot products serving Nigerian food businesses.
• Wasoko (formerly Sokopay): Pan-African B2B e-commerce and distribution platform supplying retailers and food businesses with inventory via a tech-enabled ordering and logistics network — directly comparable to IPC's GoSource B2B procurement and delivery model.
• MaxAB: Egypt and North-Africa-headquartered B2B food and grocery distribution platform serving small retailers via a tech-enabled supply chain — directly comparable to IPC's B2B food procurement business targeting restaurants and food-service operators.
• Twiga Foods: Kenya-based B2B food distribution platform connecting producers to retailers and food vendors through a tech-enabled supply chain — comparable to IPC's GoSource B2B procurement model and its African expansion ambitions.
• Marketforce (Rejaa): East African B2B commerce and distribution platform serving retailers and small businesses with inventory, payments, and software tooling — closely comparable to IPC's integrated B2B procurement-plus-software stack for African merchants.
• Yoco: South African fintech and POS provider offering payment acceptance and business management software to merchants including restaurants — directly comparable to IPC's Daash POS and inventory SaaS offering for food businesses.

Emerging players

• Breadfast: Egypt-based tech-enabled grocery and food delivery company operating its own procurement and last-mile logistics — comparable to IPC's GoSource procurement and Relay Pilot delivery play, though focused on B2C grocery rather than B2B restaurant procurement.

Broad incumbents

• Glovo: Global multi-category delivery platform (owned by Delivery Hero) with significant operations across African markets including Nigeria and Kenya — comparable to IPC's Relay Pilot and Findeat logistics layers as a much larger incumbent in restaurant delivery.
• Bolt Food: Bolt's restaurant delivery vertical operating across multiple African countries, providing delivery logistics and restaurant onboarding — comparable to IPC's Relay Pilot delivery management and Findeat restaurant enablement.
• Toast: US-headquartered but globally relevant cloud-based POS, payments, and restaurant management platform — directly comparable to IPC's Daash POS and Findeat restaurant management stack as a much larger incumbent defining the category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ipcafrica_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/independent-purchasing-company
• Instagraminstagram.com/ipcafrica

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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