About SupplyNow

We're building the operating system for global procurement

SupplyNow was founded on a simple belief: procurement should be fast, transparent, and accessible to every business — regardless of size or location.

Simplify procurement for every business

Traditional procurement is broken. It's slow, opaque, and fragmented across dozens of phone calls, spreadsheets, and emails. SupplyNow changes that by connecting buyers, vendors, and suppliers on a single intelligent platform.

We believe that when procurement works well, businesses grow faster, supply chains become more resilient, and trade flows more freely — across borders, industries, and company sizes.

500+
Verified suppliers across 30+ countries
3x
Faster average procurement cycle
98%
Order fulfilment accuracy rate
2021
Year founded — built for the world
Our values

What we stand for

🔍

Transparency

Every quote, every order, every supplier rating is visible. No hidden fees, no opaque middlemen.

Speed

Procurement decisions should take hours, not weeks. We build tools that move as fast as your business.

🌍

Access

A small business deserves the same procurement infrastructure as a multinational corporation.

🔒

Trust

Every vendor is verified. Every contract is secured. Every transaction is fully auditable.

📈

Growth

We succeed when our users succeed. Our incentives are aligned with your outcomes, not your clicks.

🤝

Partnership

We're not just a platform. We're a long-term partner invested in the growth of your supply chain.

Our journey

From idea to platform

2021
The idea takes shape

Founded after witnessing firsthand how fragmented and inefficient procurement was for growing businesses. The vision: one platform to connect every link in the supply chain.

2022
First 100 suppliers onboarded

Beta launch with a curated network of verified vendors. First enterprise clients onboarded, validating the core marketplace model with real procurement data.

2023
Platform 2.0 and UK expansion

Full platform rebuild with RFQ management, approval workflows, and spend analytics. Launched operations in the UK and expanded the supplier network to 30+ countries.

2024
500+ suppliers, enterprise tier

Crossed 500 verified suppliers. Launched enterprise-grade features including multi-entity support, ERP integrations, and dedicated account management.

2025 →
Scaling globally

Expanding into new markets. Building AI-powered supplier matching, predictive spend analytics, and automated contract management. Live at supplynowapp.com.

The team

Built by people who've lived the problem

CU
Chidi Umeji
Co-founder & CEO

Former procurement lead at a Pan-African infrastructure group. 12 years simplifying supply chains before building SupplyNow.

NA
Ngozi Adeyemi
Co-founder & CTO

Software engineer with deep roots in fintech and marketplace platforms. Previously led engineering at two Series B logistics startups.

KO
Kwame Owusu
VP of Growth

Scaled two B2B SaaS platforms across Africa and Europe. Passionate about making enterprise tools accessible to SMEs.

SM
Sophie Mensah
Head of Supplier Network

Built and managed a 200+ vendor network in her previous role. Expert in supplier onboarding, vetting, and relationship management.

Partners & investors

Backed by those who believe in better trade

AfricaPay Ventures
Lead investor
TradeFlow Capital
Series A
NexBridge Partners
Strategic partner
GrowthFoundry
Accelerator

Ready to join the SupplyNow community?

Create your free account today and connect with verified suppliers and buyers around the world.

Create free account Contact us