About
Started with one washing machine in Ikate
In 2019 Tobi Adekunle and Ifeoma Nnaji were two tired young professionals spending Saturdays at the laundry. They bought one machine, a scooter and a phone line. Today Freshfold has 46 staff and a plant on Admiralty Way.
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Our story
Five years, many socks
- 2019
One machine
A single washer in a rented room in Ikate and a borrowed scooter.
- 2020
Lockdown demand
Hospitals and families needed clean linen. We grew to 12 staff.
- 2022
The plant
We moved to Admiralty Way with solar power and treated water.
- 2024
Business accounts
Our first hotel contract, and online tracking for every order.
- 2026
Six drop points
Ajah, Chevron, VI and Ikoyi counters open, with lockers.
The team
People behind the fold
Tobi Adekunle
Co-founder, operations
Runs the plant and still checks the 6am delivery list.
Ifeoma Nnaji
Co-founder, customers
Built the booking and tracking system and answers the hardest calls.
Mama Olu Bankole
Head of finishing
Thirty years ironing. Trains every presser on agbada and lace.
Emeka Kalu
Rider lead
Knows every gate code from Oniru to Sangotedo.
How we work
Kind to people and the planet
Riders are salaried with health cover, not paid per trip. Our plant runs mostly on solar, we recycle rinse water for floor cleaning, and our bags are reusable. Send them back with your next pickup.
Careers
Join the team
We hire riders, pressers and customer care staff every quarter. Training is paid and shifts are fixed. Send your CV to jobs@freshfold.example.
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Try us once
Most customers book a second pickup within a week.