What stage does LoftyInc Capital invest at?

LoftyInc Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.

Where is LoftyInc Capital located?

LoftyInc Capital is headquartered in Houston, US.

Does LoftyInc Capital lead rounds?

LoftyInc Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

LoftyInc Capital

Venture capital

Houston · Pre-Seed–Series A · 10 people tracked

Also known as LOFTYINC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

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Investment thesis

LoftyInc Capital focuses on early-stage investing in African technology entrepreneurs building tech-enabled solutions for the 'everyday economy.' The firm backs startups addressing practical, high-impact needs across the continent — spanning payments infrastructure, financial services, mobility financing, home services, pharmacy and healthcare access, and regulatory technology for financial institutions. Its portfolio reflects a pan-African seed-stage strategy aimed at connecting African businesses and consumers to the broader digital and global economy.

Invests inConsumer Digital Health Fintech Healthtech Impact & Social Good Mobility & Transportation Sector AgnosticAfricaHouston

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage

Pre-Seed–Series A

Houston, US

Leads rounds

Follows

Instruments

Equity

Founded

2011

AUM

$43M

VC funds

Tracked investments

112

Team · 10 people

from the firm's website

Idris Bello· Co-founder· Cairo, Lagos, and Houstonin

Idris Bello is a co-founder of The Wennovation Hub and an angel investor and startup advisor focused on Africa. He founded the Afropreneurs Angels Group, a network of executives of African origin across sectors including health, financial services, energy, agriculture, and technology. He holds degrees from Obafemi Awolowo University, the University of Houston, the University of Oxford, and Rice University, and has previously worked with companies such as Procter & Gamble, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and the Clinton Health Access Initiative.

Marsha Wulff· Founding Partnerin

Marsha Wulff is an early-stage technology venture investor and business mentor who has worked internationally across India, China, South America, and Africa. Since 1997 she has focused on private equity and social impact investing centered on African business development through joint ventures, global trade, private financings, and grant funding. She has advised the LoftyInc Ltd group of Nigeria since 2009, co-owns a superfood farm and processing center in Uganda, and holds an Executive MBA from SMU's Cox School of Business in Dallas.

Michael Oluwagbemi· Co-founder & Emeritus Partner· Abujain

Michael O. Oluwagbemi is Co-founder and Emeritus Partner at LoftyInc Allied Partners Limited, which operates the Wennovation Hub in Lagos, Nigeria and LoftyInc Capital Management in the USA. He holds a bachelor's and master's in Electrical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University and the University of Houston, and an MBA in International Management from the University of London. A licensed professional engineer in Texas and Nigeria (COREN) and a certified Project Management Professional, he previously worked at ExxonMobil and WorleyParsons.

Kevin Simmons· General Partner· United Kingdomin 𝕏

Kevin Simmons is a venture capitalist and angel investor who has co-founded investing networks and syndicates across the US, UK, and Africa. He previously ran AAG, an African angel network, and co-founded the Rice University-based Valhalla Investment Group. A former startup founder, operator, and Chevron project manager, he is a Techstars Mentor and a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, with additional degrees from Stanford University, Rice University, and the University of Oxford.

Mariam Kamel· General Partner· Dubai, United Arab Emiratesin

Mariam Kamel has over 15 years of experience in capital markets, starting in investment banking where she advised mid- and large-cap companies on corporate restructuring, equity and debt financing, M&A, and equity capital markets transactions. She later provided investor relations advisory services to publicly-listed companies and family conglomerates, cofounded FLOW, a family health and wellness center, and led AUC Angels, a university-based angel investor network in the MENA region. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University and a Master's in Public Policy and Administration from the American University in Cairo.

Alyune-Blondin Diop· Associate· Nigeriain

Alyune Diop is an Associate at LoftyInc Capital, where he handles deal sourcing and execution, portfolio support, and investor relations. He previously worked as an Investment Analyst at Joliba Capital, a private equity fund focused on SMEs in Francophone West and Central Africa, and gained experience with Tikehau Capital in London and LBO France in Paris, as well as roles at Sonatel and BICIS (BNP Paribas Senegal). He holds a Master Grande Ecole in Finance from EM Lyon Business School and a BSc in Economics from Pantheon-Assas University.

Lydia Idem· Chief Operating Officerin

Lydia Idem oversees fund administration, investor relations, portfolio management, finance, compliance, communications, and human resources at the firm. A fund manager and investment advisor with over 25 years of experience across private and public investments, she has focused on early-stage startups in Africa and Latin America. In 2014 she launched a registered investment advisory firm, and she holds an MS in Management from Georgia Institute of Technology and a BS in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University.

Matthew Akano· Director of Fund Operations and ESG Officerin

Matthew Akano is Director of Fund Operations and ESG Officer at LoftyInc Capital, where he works on fund accounting, reporting, compliance, governance, and ESG integration. He previously served as Head of Fund Operations at Ventures Platform Fund, Head of Internal Audit at Ventoven Limited and related entities, and Regional Head of Internal Audit at Visafone Communications Limited. He holds a PhD and a Master's degree in Forensic Accounting from Charisma University and holds several professional certifications, including Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional.

Mazen Al-Morshedy· Investment Associatein

Mazen Al-Morshedy is an Investment Associate at LoftyInc Capital. He previously served as General Manager of EFG Fintech and as an Investment Associate at Egypt Ventures, where he managed a portfolio of more than 120 startups. His earlier roles include Capital Markets Manager at Credit Agricole, Senior Analyst at GB Capital, and Investment Analyst at J.P. Morgan. He holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance, is a CFA charter-holder, and has master's degrees in Financial Technology from the University of Manchester and Financial Engineering from London School of Business.

Oluwatofunmi Idowu· Venture Analystin

Oluwatofunmi Idowu is a Venture Analyst at LoftyInc. Before joining, she worked with the investment team at Co-Creation Hub, contributing to startup selection for the Mastercard Foundation Edtech Program in Nigeria and Kenya, and previously held roles at Mastercard's consulting team in SSA, KPMG Nigeria, and Funema, a venture building firm supporting startups in Africa and Asia. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.

What they invest in

from 38 of 112 portfolio companies

Fintech ×18SaaS ×11AI & Machine Learning ×10Enterprise Software ×10B2B Marketplaces ×7Healthtech ×5Logistics & Supply Chain ×5Consumer ×4

HQs:United States×14Nigeria×9Egypt×4Ghana×2United Arab Emirates×1Canada×1

Investments · 112 tracked

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Pylonpylonump.comin 𝕏✓ verified

Pylon provides a comprehensive infrastructure management platform for water and electricity utilities that enables smart metering, reduces energy and water waste, and facilitates meter-agnostic interoperability.

Data & InfrastructureEnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSCairo, EG

Ahmed Ashour(Founder)inOmar Radi(Founder)in

Yemaachi Biotechnologyyemaachi.comin 𝕏✓ verified

Yemaachi creates a diverse cancer bio-database to develop oncology drugs effective across diverse patient populations.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesAccra, GH

Yaw Bediako(Founder)inYaw Attua-Afari(Founder)inDavid Hutchful(Founder)inJoyce Ngoi(Founder)

Abwaababwaab.com

Akibaakibadigital.comin 𝕏

Akuaku.africain 𝕏

Alumunitealumunite.co

Andelaandela.comin 𝕏

Andela connects global technologists with enterprise opportunities and serves as a platform for hiring, building AI systems, and upskilling teams.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechWashington, D.C., US

Carrol Chang(CEO)Barun Singh(Chief Product & Technology Officer)Geoff MacNeil(Chief Revenue Officer)Kennith Jackson(Senior Vice President of Solutions)inErin Lothson(General Counsel)inLila(VP of People)in

Andiumandium.com

New York, US

Jory Schwach(Executive Officer, Director)Geet Bhatt(Director)Greg Fell(Director)

BoardGhaith Alghamdi(Director)Thomas G. Miglis(Director)Odd Harald Hauge(Director)

Andofoodsandofoods.coin

Appruveappruve.co𝕏

Asalyxabioasalyxabio.com

Bitnobbitnob.com

Bitcoin exchange + Lightning payments for Africa

Blinkcoblinkco.ioin 𝕏

Blotout Startupblotout.ioin 𝕏

Fremont, US

Mandar Shinde(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Boulos(Director)Alok Nandan(Director)

Cauridorcauridor.comin

Ceviantceviant.financein 𝕏

Chefaachefaa.comin

Chefaa is a digital pharmacy platform in Egypt that connects users with pharmacies and enables prescription medication ordering, delivery to home, refill reminders, and health management services.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceHealthtechMarketplacesEgypt, EG

Craydelcraydel.com

Cutstructcutstruct.comin 𝕏

Cutstruct operates a construction materials procurement platform that lets contractors, site engineers, and project managers order and track building materials via WhatsApp or a web portal, while giving financiers real-time visibility into project spending.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechPropTech

John Oamen(Chief Executive Officer)Modele Ajayi-Bembe(Chief Operating Officer)Timi Yorkson Thomas(Chief Financial Officer)

Dabchydabchy.com

Dash Appdash-app.com

Datacydatacy.comin 𝕏

Datacy measures and optimizes the consumer journey across discovery, validation, search, comparison, and purchase by tracking behavior signals across AI, social, search, commerce, and retail channels.

ConsumerMarketing TechSan Jose, US

Paroma Indilo(Executive Officer, Director)Dana Wright(Director)

eBanqoebanqo.comin 𝕏

Ebanqo builds an omnichannel customer engagement platform that enables businesses to interact with customers and deliver services across web and messaging channels using AI-powered capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Eden

Tech-enabled home services platform automating household chores across Africa.

EdenLifeouredenlife.com

Ejaraejara.io

Elevate (formerly Bloom)elevatepay.coin 𝕏

Elevate provides online banking accounts for workers globally, partnering with established banking institutions to offer secure financial services and protection regardless of geographic location.

FintechDubai, AE

Khalid Keenan(Founder)inYoucef Oudjidane(Founder)

EMTECH

API-first infrastructure platform enabling modern interface between central banks, regulators, and financial service providers.

Enlumidataenlumidata.com

Epump.Comepump.com.ng

Farmz2Ufarmz2u.comin 𝕏

Farmz2u operates an e-procurement platform called Talon and a farming management platform called Kuju to connect growers, suppliers, and buyers in Sub-Saharan Africa's food supply chain.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesFintechFoodTechLagos, NG

Fincofinco.digital

Fintech Paysika Cameroonpaysika.co

FIT:MATCHfitmatch.aiin 𝕏

Flex Financeflexfinance.aiin 𝕏

Flex Finance provides a spend management platform that enables businesses to manage spending across mobile, web, and corporate cards in Africa.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Flexpayflexpay.co.kein 𝕏

FlexPay offers a "Save Now, Buy Later" platform that enables customers in Africa to save for and purchase goods and services without credit, positioning itself as an alternative to predatory buy-now-pay-later models.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceFintechNairobi, KE

Flutterwaveflutterwave.comin 𝕏

Flutterwave provides payment processing infrastructure and tools that enable businesses and financial institutions across Africa to send and receive payments securely and efficiently.

FintechLagos, NG

Adeleke Adekoya(Founder)inOlugbenga GB Agboola(Founder)in

Foondamatefoondamate.com

Futuremtechfuturemtech.comin 𝕏

Gahezmarketgahezmarket.com

Homeforthomefort.africa

Illa.Comilla.com.eg

InstantRadinstantrad.com

Jatrijatri.coin

Jem HRjemhr.comin

Khazenlykhazenly.com

Know morenawah-scientific.comin 𝕏

Konikukoniku.comin 𝕏

Newark, US

John Yu(Director)Oshiorenoya E. Agabi(Executive Officer, Director)

Kwelykwely.com

Kyshikyshi.coin 𝕏

Kyshi is a Merchant of Record platform that enables global businesses to accept payments and expand into African markets using local currencies and payment methods across countries like South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Côte d'Ivoire.

B2B MarketplacesFintechLogistics & Supply ChainLondon, GB

Lencolenco.coin 𝕏

Lenco provides multi-currency banking services to African businesses, enabling them to manage vendor payments, cross-border transactions, and access financing.

FintechLagos, NG

Andrew Airelobhegbe(Founder)inImpact Airelobhegbe(Founder)inGodstime Asine(Founder)inPraise Osagie(Founder)in

Liveoutlawliveoutlaw.com

A review and comparison website that ranks online casinos and real-money gambling platforms, covering bonuses, banking methods, mobile apps, and game types.

GamingMedia & Entertainment

Maxwell Biosciencesmaxwellbiosciences.com

Maxwell Biosciences is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company developing its CLAROMER platform, which produces peptoid-based (peptidomimetic) small-molecule anti-infectives that mimic innate immune peptides to target bacteria, fungi, viruses, and biofilms.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechLongevityAustin, US

Joshua McClure(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Kate McKinley(Director)Praveen Tyle(Director)Barbara R Holcomb(Director)Annelise Barron(Director)

Metalexmetalex.africa

MoneyHashmoneyhash.ioin 𝕏

Monomono.coin 𝕏

Mono provides financial data access, identity verification, and direct bank payments for businesses in Africa through an open banking platform.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechLagos, NG

Abdulhamid Hassan(Founder)inPrakhar Singh(Founder)in

Moove

Vehicle financing and financial services platform for mobility entrepreneurs and underserved populations.

Moove Africamoove.io

Mtor.Commtor.com.eg

Frequently asked questions

What stage does LoftyInc Capital invest at?: LoftyInc Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does LoftyInc Capital focus on?: LoftyInc Capital focuses on Consumer, Digital Health, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation, Sector Agnostic.
Where is LoftyInc Capital located?: LoftyInc Capital is headquartered in Houston, US.
Does LoftyInc Capital lead rounds?: LoftyInc Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

From the blog

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Recent posts cover Africa's tech ecosystem, including how African entrepreneurs built it, LoftyInc's $43M first close of its pan-African Alpha seed fund, and an analysis of major acquisitions of African tech startups. AI summary

Courageous Capital: How Africa Built its Own Tech EcosystemJun 2026Co-founder Marsha Wulff argues that Africa's tech ecosystem was built by its own entrepreneurs and investors rather than government or charitable institutions, linking to the full article.LoftyInc Capital Announces $43M First Close of Its New Pan-African Seed FundMar 2025LoftyInc announced a $43M first close of its late-seed Alpha Fund targeting African tech startups across Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and Francophone Africa, backed by DFIs, sovereign funds, and family offices.,,, , {The Rise of Africa's Digital Economy: A Detailed Analysis of Key AcquisitionsJun 2024The post analyzes four major acquisitions of African tech companies\u2014PaySpace, Paystack, InstaDeep, and Expensya\u2014as evidence of global interest in the continent's growing digital economy.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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🎙 LIVE at #AVCA2024 with Idris Bello, Founding Partner, LoftyInc Capital

AVCA · Idris Bello

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