GoLemon
Founded
2023 in Lagos, Nigeria — GoLemon was launched by four former senior managers from Nigerian fintech Paystack to provide a grocery and household essentials delivery platform via a mobile app.
Founders & Leadership
Yinka Adewuyi — Co‑Founder & CEO
Gbadegbo Gbade‑Oyelakin — Co‑Founder & CTO
Abdulrahman Jogbojogbo — Co‑Founder & Head of Growth
Abiola Showemimo — Co‑Founder & Head of Operations
Headquarters / Location
Lagos, Nigeria — with operations focused initially in Lagos and expansion plans in Nigeria.
Industry
E‑Commerce / Grocery Delivery / Logistics — focused on on‑demand grocery and household item delivery.
Overview
GoLemon is a technology platform that delivers groceries and everyday essentials directly to homes and businesses in Nigeria. Formed by alumni of Paystack, the startup manages its own inventory and fulfillment infrastructure — sourcing products directly from farmers and manufacturers to offer consumers quality goods at competitive prices. It markets itself as a one‑stop mobile app experience for ordering groceries, with ambitions to expand delivery reach and service offerings over time.
Core Features & Capabilities
Mobile App Ordering: Browse and order groceries and household items through a native app.
Inventory & Fulfillment: Direct supply chain and inventory management to reduce cost and improve reliability.
Next‑Day Delivery Plans: Testing faster delivery options to meet customer expectations.
Integrated Wallet/Payments (via partners): Uses embedded wallet services (e.g., PiggyVest‑powered wallets) for payments and interest‑earning capability on stored funds.
Target Market
Urban Consumers in Nigeria who want convenient online grocery ordering and delivery.
Households & Busy Professionals seeking to save time on shopping trips.
Local Businesses that order larger baskets of supplies (repeat and bulk orders).
Value Proposition
GoLemon streamlines grocery shopping by combining direct sourcing, mobile ordering convenience, and delivery logistics — aiming to be an affordable and efficient alternative to traditional markets and legacy delivery services in Nigeria.