IT Platform for Delivery with Scalable Multi-User Architecture
Challenge
Velo a socially-driven delivery and e-commerce platform for Nigeria, developed by ItFox for a local tech startup. The product empowers small and medium-sized businesses, creates new employment opportunities, and drives digital transformation and economic growth in African regions. Beyond delivery, Velo aims to build digital infrastructure that supports sustainable development and inclusion.
Task:
Develop an integrated IT ecosystem that connects restaurants, stores, couriers, and buyers in one digital space enabling secure online payments, order tracking, logistics coordination, and business analytics. The main goal was to launch an MVP that validates the product concept, demonstrates scalability, and attracts investor interest for further expansion.
Velo a socially-driven delivery and e-commerce platform for Nigeria, developed by ItFox for a local tech startup. The product empowers small and medium-sized businesses, creates new employment opportunities, and drives digital transformation and economic growth in African regions. Beyond delivery, Velo aims to build digital infrastructure that supports sustainable development and inclusion.
Task:
Develop an integrated IT ecosystem that connects restaurants, stores, couriers, and buyers in one digital space enabling secure online payments, order tracking, logistics coordination, and business analytics. The main goal was to launch an MVP that validates the product concept, demonstrates scalability, and attracts investor interest for further expansion.
Solution
ItFox defined and prioritized MVP features, designed UX/UI, and built Velo Partners a B2B SaaS web platform for merchants with tools for store management, marketing campaigns, analytics, and feedback.
The project followed the Agile methodology with bilingual documentation and transparent communication between teams.
A presentation landing page (veloxiapp.com) was developed to showcase the product to investors and early adopters.
Upcoming stages include mobile apps for couriers and customers.
ItFox defined and prioritized MVP features, designed UX/UI, and built Velo Partners a B2B SaaS web platform for merchants with tools for store management, marketing campaigns, analytics, and feedback.
The project followed the Agile methodology with bilingual documentation and transparent communication between teams.
A presentation landing page (veloxiapp.com) was developed to showcase the product to investors and early adopters.
Upcoming stages include mobile apps for couriers and customers.
Results
MVP launched within 4 months.
First network of restaurants and retail partners onboarded.
Landing page successfully used for investor presentations at an international tech conference.
Validated product-market fit and scalable system architecture.
Positive feedback from users and investors confirmed high growth potential and regional relevance.
Technology Stack:
Backend: Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, GeoAlchemy2, Aiocron
Database: PostgreSQL, Redis
Frontend: Next.js (SEO), React.js (B2B interface)
Integrations: Termii (SMS authentication), Google Maps (geolocation), Paystack/Stripe (payments)
Architecture: Microservices with asynchronous workers ensuring stability and high-load performance.
MVP launched within 4 months.
First network of restaurants and retail partners onboarded.
Landing page successfully used for investor presentations at an international tech conference.
Validated product-market fit and scalable system architecture.
Positive feedback from users and investors confirmed high growth potential and regional relevance.
Technology Stack:
Backend: Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, GeoAlchemy2, Aiocron
Database: PostgreSQL, Redis
Frontend: Next.js (SEO), React.js (B2B interface)
Integrations: Termii (SMS authentication), Google Maps (geolocation), Paystack/Stripe (payments)
Architecture: Microservices with asynchronous workers ensuring stability and high-load performance.
