How many investments has LoftyInc Capital made?

LoftyInc Capital has 117 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.

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.

Who does LoftyInc Capital co-invest with?

LoftyInc Capital most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Techstars, 4DX Ventures, among 263 tracked co-investors.

LoftyInc Capital

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

Also known as LOFTYINC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

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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 inAI & Machine Learning Climate Tech Consumer Digital Health E-commerce EdTech Enterprise Software Fintech FoodTech Healthtech Impact & Social Good Logistics & Supply Chain Mobility & TransportationSector AgnosticAfrica Global Houston Middle East & North Africa North America

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Stage

Pre-Seed–Series A

Houston, US

Leads rounds

Follows

Instruments

Equity

Founded

2011

Last 12 months

1 investment

AUM

$43M

VC funds

Tracked investments

117

Unicorns

IPOs

Acquisitions

Team · 10 people

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Idris Bello· Founding Partner· 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 Partner· Carmel, California, United Statesin

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· Founding 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· Investment Principal· 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.

Matthew Akano· Director of Fund Operations· Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeriain

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.

Lydia Idem· Chief Operating Officer· San Francisco Bay Areain

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.

Mazen Al-Morshedy· Investment Associate· Cairo, Cairo, Egyptin

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 Analyst· Lagos State, Nigeriain

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 88 of 117 portfolio companies

Fintech ×40SaaS ×30AI & Machine Learning ×23Enterprise Software ×21Consumer ×12Healthtech ×12Logistics & Supply Chain ×11B2B Marketplaces ×9

HQs:United States×21Nigeria×13Egypt×11South Africa×6Kenya×4United Kingdom×3

Who they back

founder profiles across 57 portfolio companies

47%

solo founders

27 of 57 mapped founding teams

37%

repeat founders

of 71 founders with career history

~2.5 yrs

old at investment

median across 10 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×272 founders×183 founders×74+ founders×5

Where their founders studiedfrom 64 founders with education data

The American University in Cairo ×5The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) ×5University of Benin ×4Harvard Business School Online ×3Obafemi Awolowo University ×3University of Oxford ×3Cairo University ×2EC-Council University ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 72 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×27Computer Science ×19Engineering ×17Economics ×7Finance & Accounting ×5Mathematics & Statistics ×4Design & Architecture ×2Humanities ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 71 founders with career history

Microsoft ×7Goldman Sachs ×6Uber ×5CI Capital Holding ×3Glep ×3IBM ×3ogaVenue ×3The OGA Brand Inc - OGA Hotels ×3

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×17 Techstars ×10 500 Global ×2

3 founders hold a PhD · 13 hold an MBA (of 77 with degree data)

Investments · 117 tracked

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By year:2026 · 1 2025 · 1 2023 · 1 2022 · 6 2021 · 6 2020 · 1 2016 · 117 dated

Arbearberobotics.com in 𝕏NASDAQ: ARBE

Arbe Robotics develops ultra-high-resolution 4D imaging radar for autonomous vehicles and advanced sensing applications.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics

Kobi Marenko(President and Co-Founder)

Co-investors360 Capital Catalyst Investments, L.P.iAngels iAngels Capital Maniv Mobility Next Gear Ventures+4 more

Pylonpylonump.com inApr 2022 · $19M✓ 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)in Omar Radi(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator Khwarizmi Ventures Leap Forward Ventures Neer Venture Partners Agrolimen Ventures BoxGroup +7 more

Yemaachi Biotechnologyyemaachi.com in 𝕏Mar 2022✓ 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)in Yaw Attua-Afari(Founder)in David Hutchful(Founder)inJoyce Ngoi(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)First Circle Point Reyes Management Village Seed Ventures Limited CardinalStone Partners +3 more

Akibaakibadigital.com in 𝕏

Akiba Digital offers a suite of APIs with low-code integration that connects to over 100 datasets, providing identity verification (KYB/KYC), bank account verification, AML/PEP screening, risk scoring, financial insights, and open banking data.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureFintechSaaS

Co-investorsAlumni Ventures Basecamp Fund DFS Lab Frontier Expert DOJO FirstCheck Africa Flori Ventures +4 more

Akuaku.africa in 𝕏

Aku provides mobile-based financial services and payment solutions to underserved entrepreneurs and individuals at the base of the pyramid in Africa.

FintechImpact & Social GoodSector Agnostic

Patrick Onwumere(Founder)in

Co-investorsStonewater Ventures Metis Capital

Andelaandela.com in 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 TechMarketplacesWashington, D.C., US

Jeremy Johnson(Founder)in Iyinoluwa Aboyeji(Founder)inNadayar Enagesi(Founder)Brice Nkengsa(Founder)in Ian Carnevale(Founder)in Christina Sass(Founder)in

Co-investors4DX Ventures Accelerate Africa Air Street Capital Amplo Ventures CRE Venture Capital DBL Partners +27 more

Andiumandium.com

Andium builds InSite, an AI-powered smart camera and remote monitoring platform for wellsite management in the oil and gas industry.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyNew York, US

Jory Schwach(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardGhaith Alghamdi(Director)Thomas G. Miglis(Director)Odd Harald Hauge(Director)Marc van den Berg(Director)Geet Bhatt(Director)

Co-investorsAramco Ventures Backed Carbon Ventures Climate Investment Future matters Venture Capital Talis Capital

Andoandofoods.co in

Ando operates a food delivery platform (Ando OS) that connects food businesses, couriers, and customers, managing orders, last-mile delivery, and rider route optimization.

FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Co-investors4DX Ventures Chui Ventures DFS Lab Frontier DFS Lab EchoVC Partners

Appruveappruve.co in 𝕏Acquired

Ghanaian identity verification company providing APIs for identity checks, fraud detection and digital documentation across Africa.

Paul Kwesi Damalie(Founder)in

Co-investorsCo-Creation Hub (CcHUB)

Asalyxa Bioasalyxabio.com

Developing an immune cell targeting platform to create first-in-class particle drug products for high unmet medical needs.

Co-investorsWMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center

Bitnobbitnob.com in 𝕏

Bitnob provides cross-border payment and money management tools that let individuals and businesses send, save, and manage money internationally, with a focus on financial inclusion across Africa and beyond.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Co-investorsBrad Mills Hivemind Ventures, Llc Ingressive Capital Kairos Angels Lightning Ventures Ten31 +3 more

Blinkblinkco.io in 𝕏

Blink is a full-stack restaurant management platform that provides point-of-sale systems, online ordering, delivery management, and data analytics for restaurants in the GCC region.

FoodTechFuture of WorkRetail TechSaaSDubai, SA

Co-investors500 Global

Blotout Startupblotout.io in 𝕏May 2021

Blotout provides a privacy-focused signal platform combining an ID graph, contextual data, and consent governance to deliver server-side conversion (CAPI) tracking and post-cookie attribution for ecommerce and lead-generation advertisers.

AdTechCybersecurityMarketing TechFremont, US

Mandar Shinde(Executive Officer, Director)inMatthew Boulos(Director)

Board Alok Nandan(Director)in

Co-investorsFirst Rays Venture Partners Launchpad Capital Strategxy Ventures LLC Tunitas Ventures

Cauridorcauridor.com in

Cauridor is a fintech platform that connects mobile money operators, banks, and merchants across Africa to enable interoperable local and cross-border payments.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechToronto, CA

Oumar Rafiou Barry(Founder, Chief Executive Officer)Abdoulaye Bah(Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsBKR Capital Oui Capital

Ceviantceviant.co in 𝕏

Ceviant is a B2B2C fintech group offering financial services across the UK and Nigeria, including business financing, asset and investment management, FX and cross-border payments, and a payment gateway.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Gbenga(Leadership (formerly COO at VFD Group))

Co-investorsTimon Capital VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)Musha Ventures

Chefaachefaa.com in 𝕏

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 MarketplacesData & InfrastructureE-commerceHealthtechMarketplacesEgypt, EG

Doaa Aref in Rasha Rady in

Co-investors500 Global Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Global Brain Newtown Partners Vision Ventures VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)+2 more

Craydelcraydel.com in

Craydel is an AI-powered study-abroad platform that matches African students to universities and courses using a machine-learning engine trained on real admission outcomes.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEdTechMarketplaces

Manish(Co-founder)John(Co-founder)Shayne(Co-founder)

Co-investorsAngaza Capital Bisk Ventures Chui Ventures Enza Capital Nairobi Business Angel Network Chandaria Capital +4 more

CutStructlivevend.com in 𝕏

A construction procurement platform that consolidates material sourcing and ordering for contractors and builders.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechPropTechSaaSSugarland, US

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

Co-investorsCRE Venture Capital DFS Lab Frontier E3 Capital Techstars Tofino Capital DFS Lab +1 more

Dabchydabchy.com in

Dabchy is an online marketplace and mobile app in Tunisia for buying and selling second-hand and branded fashion items, including clothing, shoes, and accessories, between individuals.

Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

Ameni Mansouri

Co-investors500 Global Vision Ventures

Datacydatacy.com in 𝕏May 2022

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)

BoardDana Wright(Director)in

Co-investorsAuxxo Data Tech Excelestar Ventures Graham Walker Venture Heartfelt Capital TrueSight Ventures +5 more

Ebanqo Inc.ebanqo.com in 𝕏Feb 2022

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

Charles Ifedi(Founder)in

Co-investorsAjim Capital Beta.Ventures Ventures Platform EchoVC Partners

Ejaraejara.io

Nelly Chatue Diop(Founder)in

Co-investorsAdaverse Capria Ventures Circle Ventures Lateral Capital Mercy Corps Ventures

Elevate (formerly Bloom)elevatepay.co in 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)in Youcef Oudjidane(Founder)Abdigani Diriye(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator Global Founders Capital

Elgameyaelgameya.net inPre-Seed · Aug 2020

ElGameya is a mobile platform that digitizes the traditional ROSCA (Gameya) savings model, letting users join Sharia-compliant saving cycles with values up to 100,000 EGP, pay monthly installments, and receive cashouts to their bank account or e-wallet.

FintechSaaS

Co-investorsAUC Angels Cubit Ventures

Emtech Solutionsemtech.com in 𝕏Aug 2023

EMTECH builds software for central banks and regulated financial institutions to run digital regulatory sandboxes, central bank digital currency (CBDC) systems, compliance and supervision tools, e-wallets, and APIs.

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechGovTechSaaSNew York, US

Carmelle Cadet(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investors500 Global Alumni Ventures Black Tech Nation Ventures Collide Capital NOEMIS Ventures Serac Ventures +6 more

Farmz2Ufarmz2u.com in 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

Aisha Raheem-Bolarinwa(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstars

Fincofinco.digital in 𝕏

Finco develops data-driven financing solutions for francophone Africa, targeting the 80% of individuals and businesses excluded from traditional banking through innovative credit models.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSBenin, BJ

Hamet Aguemon(Co-founder and CEO)Kezia Crawford-Cousins(Co-founder and Chief Product Officer)Mahuna Akplogan(Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer)

FIT:MATCHfitmatch.ai in 𝕏

Fit:match builds a 3D body intelligence platform that uses AI and computer vision to turn a smartphone into a scanning tool, capturing a full 3D avatar and generating body insights in seconds.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechRetail TechSports TechMiami, US

Haniff Brown(Founder & CEO)inEric(Technical Founder & CEO of ijura (advisor/team member))Jie Pei(Chief Data Scientist)in

Co-investorsAlante Capital Midlothian Angel Network OLMA Luxury Holdings

Flex Financeflexfinance.ai in 𝕏

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

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investors500 Global Ajim Capital Boro Capital Chui Ventures Expert DOJO Kairos Angels +1 more

Flexpayflexpay.co.ke in 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

Richard Machomba(Founder)in

Co-investorsAcasia Ventures Techstars Breega

Flutterwaveflutterwave.com in 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)in Olugbenga GB Agboola(Founder)inIyinoluwa Aboyeji(Founder)

Co-investors4DX Ventures AAF Management Ltd.Accelerate Africa Aurum Venture Partners Avenir Growth Capital B Capital Group +49 more

Futuremtechfuturemtech.com in 𝕏

AkongCuan is an online gambling/slot-game information site presenting RTP data, game categories, and details on features, volatility, payout patterns, and promotions for Pragmatic Play slots.

Gaming

Co-investorsConsonance Investment Managers NOEMIS Ventures Octerra Capital Serac Ventures VestedWorld Z47 +1 more

Gahezmarketgahezmarket.com in

Gahez Market is an online store selling clothing, shoes, and bags with home delivery, order verification before payment, and an exchange and return policy.

ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechSheikh Zayed, EG

م. وائل علما(المؤسس (Founder))أحمد الشرقاوي(الرئيس التنفيذي (CEO))

Homeforthomefort.africa in 𝕏

Homefort operates a cooking gas cylinder delivery service that automatically supplies a pre-filled cylinder before a household's gas runs out.

ConsumerEnergyLogistics & Supply ChainLagos, NG

Opeyemi Owosho(Co-founder/CEO)inMilton Arogbofa(Co-founder/CTO)Dapo Oyewumi(Co-founder/CPO)

InstantRadinstantrad.com

InstantRad is an African teleradiology platform providing cloud RIS, PACS and a diagnostic viewer to hospitals and radiologists.

Seth Quansah(Founder)in

Co-investorsMicrotraction

Jatrijatri.co in

Jatri is a global B2B travel commerce platform that digitizes transport operators and travel buyers through a unified technology and finance ecosystem.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSTravel & HospitalityDhaka, BD

Aziz Arman(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsDoha Tech Angels Gobi Partners Reflect Ventures Sprint Vc Brain-Too-Free Ventures DVC +2 more

Jem HRjemhr.com in

Jem is a workforce management platform for deskless and frontline teams, built on WhatsApp, that lets employers connect, manage and reward workers through features like payslips, leave, rosters, timesheets, benefits and earned wage access.

FintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsCreator Ventures E4E Africa Musha Ventures Quona Capital University Technology Fund

khazenlykhazenly.com in

Khazenly provides outsourced fulfillment and logistics services to retailers in its region, using technology to coordinate operations.

Cairo, EG

Ahmed Dewidar(Founder)inMohamed Younes(Founder)in

Co-investors500 Global Arzan VC Egypt Ventures Shorooq Partners Camel Ventures

Konikukoniku.com in 𝕏Aug 2016

Koniku develops co-processors built from biological neurons, using DNA sequences to create receptors that enable sensing applications.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareNewark, US

Oshiorenoya E. Agabi(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJohn Yu(Director)

Co-investorsEvolution VC Partners Flucas Ventures Hemisphere Ventures LLC Kairos Angels Sand Hill Angels Wonder Ventures +1 more

Kyshikyshi.co in 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

Co-investorsHoaQ Midlothian Angel Network Techstars

Lenco Technologieslenco.co in 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)in Impact Airelobhegbe(Founder)in Godstime Asine(Founder)in Praise Osagie(Founder)in

Co-investorsDG Daiwa Ventures First Circle Flucas Ventures Kube VC Pioneer Soma Capital +3 more

Maxwell Biosciencesmaxwellbiosciences.com in

Maxwell Biosciences develops therapeutics aimed at treating infectious diseases.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechLongevityAustin, US

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

Co-investorsCapital Factory Das & Co.Keiretsu Forum

Metalexmetalex.africa

Cypress, US

Sev Bazil(Founder)

MoneyHashmoneyhash.io in 𝕏

MoneyHash provides a payment orchestration platform that aggregates payment APIs, providers, and technical capabilities through a provider-agnostic cloud, letting businesses build and manage payment infrastructure.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Nader Abdelrazik(Founder)in

Co-investorsFirstCheck Africa Nuwa Capital Preston-Werner Ventures Tofino Capital Ventures Platform VentureSouq +7 more

Monomono.co in 𝕏Acquired

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

Co-investorsY Combinator Capria Ventures Entrée Capital HoaQ Ingressive Capital Lateral Capital +7 more

Moove Africamoove.io in

Moove provides vehicle financing that lets drivers own cars, bikes, or lorries and start their own businesses through partner mobility platforms.

FintechImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

Ladi Delano(Founder)in Jide Odunsi(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelerate Africa AfricInvest Clocktower Ventures DCM Ventures Endeavor Catalyst FJ Labs +12 more

Munifymunify.ai in 𝕏

Munify is a blockchain-powered financial platform enabling individuals and businesses to manage multiple currencies, send money instantly globally, and access stablecoin-backed virtual cards without traditional banking infrastructure.

Crypto & Web3FintechOrlando, US

Khalid Ashmawy(Founder)in

Co-investors1confirmation DFS Lab Frontier Digital Currency Group MyAsiaVC White Star Capital Y Combinator +4 more

MyDawamydawa.com in 𝕏

MYDAWA is an online pharmacy and health e-commerce platform selling medicines, supplements, personal care, beauty, and baby products to consumers, with prescription upload and home delivery.

Digital HealthE-commerceHealthtech

Co-investorsAlta Semper Capital Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)

Nawah Scientificnawah-scientific.com in 𝕏

Nawah Scientific is a contract research organization (CRO) providing outsourced research and advanced analytical laboratory services, including ISO 17034-accredited standard reference materials.

BiotechHealthtechNew MaterialsCairo, EG

Nada AwadNada MohamedOmar Sakr

Co-investors500 Global Acasia Ventures Cairo Angels Syndicate Fund Egypt Ventures Endure Capital

Naya Design collaboration platformnaya.studio in

Naya provides a digital platform for physical product development teams, combining AI-driven tools for workflow management, manufacturing cost estimation, and sustainability impact assessment.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Co-investorsBeaconsfield Capital Dnx Ventures Maple VC

Nestcoinnestcoin.com in 𝕏

Nestcoin provides financial and banking services designed specifically for creators.

Creator EconomyFintechLagos, NG

Yele Bademosi(Founder)in

Co-investors4DX Ventures Adaverse Alter Global Electric Capital gumi Inc Kairos Angels +14 more

Norebasenorebase.com in 𝕏

Norebase operates a digital platform that helps founders, creators, and businesses handle the legal and compliance complexities of doing business across African markets.

FintechLegalTechSaaSBodmin, GB

Temitope Obanla(Founder)inTope O(Founder)

Co-investorsConsonance Investment Managers Future Africa HoaQ Microtraction Ventures Platform Sahil Lavingia +3 more

Nucleonnucleonhealth.comSep 2025 · $3.5M

Nucleon Health provides a technology platform for healthcare financing and claims management, offering instant patient financing at discharge, automated claim submission and tracking, and immediate claim payments to hospitals.

Digital HealthFintechHealthtech

Kashyap Sheth(Founder)in Dr Kashyap Sheth(Founder)in

Co-investorsBetter Capital CDG Invest Newfund Capital

Nucleonnucleon-security.com in

Co-investorsNewfund Capital

OnePipeonepipe.io in 𝕏

OnePipe provides an API gateway that aggregates banking and fintech services into a single standardized integration point for fintechs and banks seeking to expand partnerships and reduce integration overhead.

FintechSaaSLagos, NG

Ope Adeoye(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsAtlantica Ventures Capria Ventures DFS Lab Frontier Future Perfect Ventures Ingressive Capital Techstars +8 more

Ordaorda.africa in

Star Kitchens Group builds Orda, a cloud-based restaurant operating system and ePos for African food businesses.

Walnut, US

Co-investorsAjim Capital Enza Capital Kairos Angels Microtraction Quona Capital Techstars +2 more

Outlaw Soapsliveoutlaw.com

An independent review and guidance platform for online casinos and real-money gambling that evaluates platforms against standardized criteria including licensing, game quality, payment systems, and mobile performance.

ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentSector AgnosticSparks, US

Russell Vincent(Executive Officer, Director)Danielle Vincent(Executive Officer, Director)Daryl Kato(Director)Alfred Multari(Director)Janet Planet(Director)

Co-investorsAfterWork Ventures Wefunder

Owareoware.co

Oware is a supply chain operations platform covering warehouse management (receiving, putaway, picking, cycle counts), transport and fleet management, manufacturing (BOM, work orders, WIP), and order/finance workflows with two-way ERP posting.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Co-investorsSeedstars

Papspaps.sn

Paps is a technology-driven transport and logistics company offering end-to-end supply chain services including storage, freight, customs operations, and last-mile delivery, supported by its own suite of logistics applications.

Logistics & Supply Chain

PaySikapaysika.co in 𝕏

PaySika offers virtual and physical international bank cards along with a mobile and web app for managing money, letting users receive payments from platforms like PayPal, YouTube, and online trading/betting sites and pay on international online services.

ConsumerFintech

Roger Nengwe Ntafam(Founder)in

Co-investorsDFS Lab Frontier Digital Africa HoaQ Oui Capital

Primerliprimerli.com in

Primerli creates structured, production-quality digital learning courses that teach professionals industry expertise in concise formats.

Creator EconomyEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Hakan Unsal(Founder)

Reliance Healthgetreliancehealth.com inSeed

Reliance Health provides healthcare services combining medical expertise with technology for individuals and corporate customers in growing economies.

Digital HealthHealthtechInsurTechLagos, NG

Femi Kuti(Founder/CEO)in Matthew Mayaki(Founder/Senior Vice President Product)in Opeyemi Olumekun(Director)in

BoardTidjane Deme(Director)Christian Braunfisch(Director)

Co-investorsAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Laerdal Million Lives Fund P1 Ventures Partech Ventures PICUS CAPITAL Red Sails Investment +14 more

RxAllrxall.net in 𝕏Apr 2021

RxAll uses testing technology to detect counterfeit and substandard medicines, helping healthcare companies, pharmacies, and patients access verified high-quality drugs.

Digital HealthFintechHealthtechNew Haven, US

Adebayo Alonge(Founder & CEO)inAmy Kao(Co-Founder & CMO)in

Board Duncan Turner(Director)in

Co-investorsFounders Factory Africa Future Africa SOSV HAX KSK Fund Launch Africa Ventures

Sabisabi.am in 𝕏

Sabi provides infrastructure and platform services for the distribution of goods and services across Africa's supply chain, offering businesses access to supply chain logistics, financial services, and market insights.

B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Anu Adasolum(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsAtlantica Ventures Capria Ventures CommerzVentures CRE Venture Capital Fluent Ventures Nimble Partners +6 more

Salussalus.cloud in 𝕏

A cloud platform that provides runtime, delivery, AI-native operations, and enterprise control capabilities for running containerized workloads, managing deployments, and operating infrastructure with AI assistance.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper Tools

Andrew Mori(Founder)in

Co-investorsAtlantica Ventures P1 Ventures

Secondstaxsecondstax.com in

SecondsTax provides financial technology infrastructure to facilitate cross-border capital investments across African markets, serving investment firms including asset managers, broker-dealers, and institutional investors.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Shoppointshoppoint.app in 𝕏

ShopPoint is a cashback and rewards platform that allows customers to earn rewards and exclusive offers when shopping at linked stores, whether online or in-store, using e-payment and receipt tracking.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFintechRetail Tech

Simplifisimplifipay.com in 𝕏

SimpliFi is a Cards-as-a-Service platform that lets fintechs, startups, and enterprises embed ready-to-go commercial cards or launch fully branded, customizable card programs, with multi-currency wallets and PCI compliance.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSDubai, AE

Ali Amin Sattar(Founder)

Co-investors4DX Ventures 500 Global RAED Ventures South Quad

Skilladderskilladder.ai

Skilladder provides AI-powered, context-based skill assessments that generate verified skills profiles for candidates, helping employers screen, assess, place, and develop talent based on demonstrated ability.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR Tech

Kehinde Banasko(Founder)in

Co-investorsCo-Creation Hub (CcHUB)

StarNews Mobilestarnewsmobile.com in

StarNews is a platform that lets African content creators monetize their audiences through mobile carrier billing, distributing content via mobile operators so users can subscribe and pay without credit cards.

Creator EconomyFintechMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US

Guy Kamgaing(CEO)in

Co-investorsExpert DOJO JANNGO Capital

Startchystartchy.com

Startchy is a company associated with a product called Yumbrella, which the page states is launching internationally in the U.S.

Sector Agnostic

Co-investorsBackbone Ventures Maersk Growth

Steamacosteama.co in

SteamaCo develops software and IoT platforms for power utilities and energy operators to optimize grid management, reduce losses, and enable decentralized energy systems.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyIoTManchester, UK

Co-investorsPraetura Ventures Capital Innovators Equator

Sudo Africasudo.africa in 𝕏Mar 2022 · $3.7M

Sudo provides an account management platform with APIs and a dashboard for creating and managing local and international virtual bank accounts, letting users hold funds, manage cash flow, and perform domestic and cross-border transfers.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintechSaaSKaduna, NG

Aminu Ibrahim Bakori(Co-Founder & CEO)inKabir Bayo Shittu(Co-Founder & COO)in

Co-investorsFuture Africa MSA Novo PICUS CAPITAL Ventures Platform Berrywood Capital Global Founders Capital +1 more

Sullysully.ai in 𝕏

Sully builds medical AI software for healthcare providers, including ambient documentation, scheduling, intake, and clinical decision support tools designed to reduce administrative burden and improve patient care efficiency.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSSan Francisco, US

Ahmed Omar(Co-founder)in Ahmed Nasser(Founder)in Omar in Nasser inAhmed Omar (Sully.ai)Wissam Saleh

Co-investors500 Global Alumni Ventures Amity Ventures AUM Ventures Beyond Capital Leonis Capital +11 more

Supportfinitysupportfinity.com in 𝕏

SupportFinity is an AI-powered hiring platform that combines candidate sourcing from a database of 2.4 billion profiles, an applicant tracking system, job boards, branded career sites, AI assessments, interview recording, and salary benchmarking.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Moe Nada(Founder)in

Sydecarsydecar.io in 𝕏

Sydecar provides a platform for fund managers to form and operate venture funds, including SPV formation, compliance tools (KYC, tax filings, reporting), and investor onboarding for co-investment opportunities.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechHouston, US

Nikhil Talreja(Executive Officer, Director)Nik Talreja(Co-Founder and CEO)inDavid Meister(Director)

Board Daniel Kimerling(Director)inStephanie Hsieh(Director)

Co-investorsAnthemis Venture Blank Space Ventures Deciens Hawke Ventures Hustle Fund Runa Capital +5 more

Sylndrsylndr.com in

Sylndr is an online platform for buying and selling used cars, offering vehicles that it owns and reconditions with a 200-point inspection, 90-day warranty, and 7-day return policy.

E-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationCairo, EG

Amr Mazen(Founder)

Co-investorsNuwa Capital RAED Ventures Algebra Ventures Development Partners International

Tagaddodtagaddod.com

Tagaddod collects and aggregates renewable feedstocks such as used cooking oil, acid oils, and waste oils and fats, supplying them to the global biofuels industry through digital collection platforms and traded supply chains.

Circular EconomyCleantechEnergyCairo, EG

Co-investorsA15 VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)FMO

TalentQLtalentql.com in 𝕏

TalentQL operates a group of technology brands that connect global businesses with vetted talent through recruitment, team outsourcing, and education, along with a payment service (TalentPay) for paying contractors across Africa.

EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechRound Rock, US

Co-investorsAjim Capital Techstars Velocity Digital Zedcrest Capital

Tazahtazahtech.com

Lahore, PK

Mohsin Zaka(Founder)

Co-investorsAlter Global Amaana Capital Fatima Gobi Ventures Kinnow Capital Nuwa Capital Earl Grey Capital

Tendotendo.app in 𝕏

Tendo operates a mobile platform connecting African merchants with wholesale suppliers, allowing them to source and resell products through social messaging apps without purchasing inventory upfront.

ConsumerFintechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSocialAccra, GH

Felix Manford(Founder)in Evans Darbo Boateng(Founder)in Primerose Katena(Founder)in Derrick Mungai(Founder)in

Co-investorsLux Capital Y Combinator General Catalyst Morgan Stanley Plug and Play Ventures Rhapsody Venture Partners +2 more

Terragon Groupterragongroup.com in 𝕏

Terragon Group provides a customer data platform and marketing cloud for businesses in Africa, unifying data from multiple sources to deliver personalized messaging and insights to African consumers on mobile.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSector Agnostic

Co-investorsTLcom Capital VestedWorld

Thndrthndr.app in 𝕏

Thndr is a mobile investment platform that allows users to invest in Egyptian and international stocks, mutual funds, and gold.

FintechCairo, EG

Ahmad Hammouda(Founder)in Seif Amr(Cofounder)in

Co-investors4DX Ventures A'Z Angels MSA Novo Olive Tree Capital Plus VC The Raba Partnership +12 more

Touch and Pay Technologies Limitedtouchandpay.me in 𝕏

Touch and Pay Technologies builds an NFC-based mobile payment platform for processing offline and online micro-transactions across Africa, targeting small businesses to large organizations for financial inclusion.

FintechImpact & Social GoodMobility & TransportationLagos, NG

Olamide Afolabi(Founder)in Michael Oluwole(Founder)inkabir Yabo(Founder)in

Co-investorsPioneer Unicorn Growth Ventures Y Combinator Cowrie Holdings Cresset Capital FoundersX +6 more

Treepztreepz.com in 𝕏

Treepz is a corporate travel platform that manages business travel arrangements including events, vacations, retreats, and group transportation for employees and executives.

Enterprise SoftwareMobility & TransportationSaaSTravel & HospitalityToronto, CA

Enagwolor Johnny(Founder)in Onyeka Akumah(Founder)in

Co-investorsBKR Capital Microtraction Mo Angels ODBA Techstars

Treintatreinta.co in

Treinta is a cloud-based business management system that enables small business owners to manage sales, inventory, customers, suppliers, and employees from mobile or web.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkRetail TechSaaSBogotá, CO

Lluis Canadell(Founder and CEO)in Man Hei Lou(Founder)in

Co-investorsCommerce Ventures Ethos VC First Check Ventures FJ Labs Kube VC Outbound Ventures +20 more

Trellatrella.app in

Trella operates a digital freight marketplace connecting shippers with vetted carriers for trucking and logistics across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesCairo, EG

Omar Hagrass(Founder)inAli El Atrash(Founder)inPierre Saad(Founder)in

Co-investors4DX Ventures FJ Labs Flucas Ventures Foundation Ventures Maersk Growth Next Billion Capital Partners +13 more

Typeformtypeform.com in 𝕏

Typeform provides customizable online forms and surveys, including a library of free product-focused templates for tasks such as product-market fit research and focus group recruitment.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS

Joaquim Lecha in

Co-investorsConnect Ventures Index Ventures Point Nine Teamworthy Ventures General Atlantic GP Bullhound +3 more

Union54union54.com in

Union54 operates ChitChat, a messaging and payments application that combines encrypted messaging with USD card issuance and international fund transfers for users in Africa.

FintechLusaka, ZM

Perseus Mlambo(Founder)in Alessandra Martini(Founder)in

Co-investorsRuna Capital Vibe Capital Y Combinator ACE & Company Addition Alpine Ventures +13 more

Vertmance Agric Partnersvertmance.com 𝕏

Vertmance operates a livestock investment program enabling investors to purchase shares in professionally managed herds raised using sustainable practices.

AgTechEnergyImpact & Social GoodNigeria, NG

BoardMichael O. Oluwagbemi II(Chairman)

Vital Audiovitalaudio.io in 𝕏

Vital Audio develops an AI-powered voice technology platform that captures cardiovascular and respiratory metrics from phone calls without requiring wearable devices or additional hardware.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedia & EntertainmentWellness & FitnessBrooklyn, US

Harsh S.(Founder)in

Co-investorsNYU Innovation Venture Fund Techstars

Wafrwafr.coSeed · Feb 2026 · $4M

Wafr offers a mobile app for merchants (shopkeepers/grocers) in Morocco that provides discounts on mobile phone top-ups from operators Maroc Telecom, Orange, and Inwi, and lets merchants receive funds directly from customers via a code.

FintechRetail Tech

Co-investorsDigital Africa First Circle UM6P Ventures Al Mada Ventures Attijariwafa Ventures

Wallycarebywally.com 𝕏

Wally offers a membership-based preventative dental service for $249/year with no insurance required, providing unlimited pain-free Swiss AIRFLOW cleanings, exams, x-rays, at-home whitening, and no-drill cavity treatment.

ConsumerDigital HealthWellness & Fitness

Sarah Eller(Chief Clinical Officer)in

Co-investorsBling Capital Eudemian Ventures Fundamental Ventures GFR Fund Myelin VC Root and Shoot Ventures +1 more

Wavewave.com inSep 2021

Wave builds a modern financial network for Africa offering bank account alternatives, money transfer, and lending services with no fees.

FintechDakar, SN

Drew Durbin(Co-founder and CEO / Chief Executive Officer)inLincoln Quirk(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsGlynn Capital Management Movac Partech Ventures South Quad Y Combinator Founders Fund +2 more

Welo Healthwelo.health in 𝕏

Welo Health provides a unified platform for employers to manage employee health and wellbeing while reducing absenteeism costs, complemented by WeloCare, a direct-to-consumer virtual care service offering doctor consultations, medicine delivery, and home nursing.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechHR Tech

Zanele Matome(Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsAnza Capital

Wowziwowzi.co in 𝕏Dec 2021 · $3.2M

Wowzi provides an AI-powered platform for end-to-end influencer marketing campaign management, including creator discovery, audience insights, analytics, and automated contracting, payments, and compliance.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechMarketplacesNairobi, KE

Brian Mogeni(Founder)in

Co-investors4DX Ventures Future Africa

YouVerifyyouverify.co in 𝕏

Youverify offers an AI-powered compliance platform (Cowork FRAML) that combines KYC, KYB, AML screening, transaction monitoring, and customer onboarding with an AI copilot called Vyra.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSLagos

GBENGA ODEGBAMI(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsOcterra Capital

Yummyyummysuperapp.com in 𝕏

Yummy is a Latin American super app that offers delivery services across multiple categories including food, groceries, transport, pharmacy, beverages, fashion, electronics, and events.

ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaSLos Angeles, US

Vicente Zavarce(Founder)in

Co-investors2080 Ventures Cathexis Ventures Collide Capital Epakon Capital Ethos VC First Check Ventures +27 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AbwaabAlumuniteCreditFinsDash SpektraEdenEdenLifeEnlumiEpumpFoondamateILLAKwelyMtor.ComNaya StudioOmnibizOpioSimulonVella FinanceWellPalWHYM

Exits · 3

1 IPOs · 2 acquisitions · showing 1

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Maxwell Biosciences' Spinout SHU.ai Announces Closing of $1M Financing Round

Maxwell Biosciences · finance.yahoo.com · Aug 20, 2026

FIT:MATCH.ai Secures $7.0M Seed Funding | Signalbase

FIT:MATCH · trysignalbase.com · May 12, 2026

Sully.ai Raises $100 | Signalbase

Sully · trysignalbase.com · Mar 24, 2026

idealane – where entrepreneurs and SMBs can build anything by chatting with an AI

Treinta · ycombinator.com · Nov 25, 2025

Munify Raises $3M in Seed Funding

Munify · finsmes.com · Sep 2, 2025

Typeform Secures $135 Million in Series C Funding Led by Sofina - Typeform Press Release

Typeform · typeform.com · Jul 3, 2025

OWO: Send Money from WhatsApp Instantly

Mono · ycombinator.com · Jun 24, 2025

Thndr Raises $15.7M in Funding

Thndr · finsmes.com · May 19, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has LoftyInc Capital made?: LoftyInc Capital has 117 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
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 AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Digital Health, E-commerce, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Logistics & Supply Chain, 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.
Who does LoftyInc Capital co-invest with?: LoftyInc Capital most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Techstars, 4DX Ventures, among 263 tracked co-investors.

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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.

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