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LoftyInc Capital

Houston · Pre-Seed–Seed · 10 people tracked

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Investment thesis

LoftyInc invests in tech-enabled businesses across African markets with large, growing opportunities captured through scalable models. The firm emphasizes sustainable unit economics, strong founder teams with strategic vision and execution capability, and repeatable growth models that demonstrate solution-market fit. Beyond capital, LoftyInc provides hands-on support in strategy, operational efficiency, market expansion, and impact alignment to help founders scale regionally and internationally.

Invests inSector AgnosticHouston

Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Houston, US
Founded
2011
AUM
$43M
Tracked investments
9

Team · 10 people

from the firm's website
Idris Bello· Founding Partnerin
Marsha Wulff· Founding Partnerin
Michael Oluwagbemi· Founding Partnerin
Kevin Simmons· General Partnerin
Mariam Kamel· General Partnerin
Alyune-Blondin Diop· Investment Principalin
Lydia Idem· Chief Operating Officerin
Matthew Akano· Director of Fund Operationsin
Mazen Al-Morshedy· Investment Associatein
Oluwatofunmi Idowu· Venture Analystin

What they invest in

from 3 of 9 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×2SaaS ×2Biotech ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Energy ×1Healthtech ×1IoT ×1

HQs:Egypt×1Ghana×1

Investments · 9 tracked

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Pylonpylonump.comin𝕏✓ 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. The platform serves utility companies globally, particularly in emerging markets, addressing challenges from energy theft and tampering to emissions reduction.

Data & InfrastructureEnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSCairo, EG

Ahmed Ashour(Co-Founder & CEO)inOmar Radi(Co-Founder & CTO)in

Yemaachi Biotechnologyyemaachi.comin𝕏✓ verified

Yemaachi creates a diverse cancer bio-database to develop oncology drugs effective across diverse patient populations. The company develops precision oncology research, diagnostics, and therapeutics with a focus on inclusion for global communities.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesAccra, GH

Co-Founder & CEO | Immunology(Co-Founder & CEO)Co-Founder | NGS | Technical Services(Co-Founder)Co-Founder & CFO | CBO(Co-Founder & CFO)<UNKNOWN>(Co-Founder & CFO)

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Chefaa

GPS-enabled pharmacy benefits platform connecting patients and pharmacies for prescription management.

eBanqoebanqo.com

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.

EMTECH

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

Flutterwave

Payments infrastructure platform connecting Africa to the global economy for businesses, banks, and individuals.

Moove

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

Frequently asked questions

What stage does LoftyInc Capital invest at?
LoftyInc Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does LoftyInc Capital focus on?
LoftyInc Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is LoftyInc Capital located?
LoftyInc Capital is headquartered in Houston, US.

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