LoftyInc Capital
Venture capitalHouston · Pre-Seed–Series A · 9 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.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 89 of 118 portfolio companiesFintech ×41SaaS ×29AI & Machine Learning ×23Enterprise Software ×20Consumer ×12Healthtech ×12Logistics & Supply Chain ×11B2B Marketplaces ×9
HQs:United States×19Nigeria×14Egypt×11South Africa×6Kenya×4United Kingdom×3
Who they back
founder profiles across 55 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×272 founders×173 founders×64+ founders×5
Where their founders studiedfrom 69 founders with education data
The American University in Cairo ×5The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) ×5Obafemi Awolowo University ×4University of Benin ×4Harvard Business School Online ×3University of Oxford ×3Ahmadu Bello University ×2Cairo University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 70 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×26Computer Science ×19Engineering ×16Economics ×7Finance & Accounting ×5Mathematics & Statistics ×4Humanities ×2Law ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 77 founders with career history
Goldman Sachs ×6CI Capital Holding ×3ogaVenue ×3The OGA Brand Inc - OGA Hotels ×3Uber ×3Ashesi University ×2Fide Partners ×2Glep ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
3 founders hold a PhD · 13 hold an MBA (of 74 with degree data) · backed the same founder in 2+ companies: 2 founders
Investments · 118 tracked
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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 CapitalCatalyst Investments, L.P.Maniv MobilityNext Gear VenturesOurCrowdTexas Ventures+1 more
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
Co-investorsY CombinatorKhwarizmi VenturesNeer Venture PartnersBoxGroupCathexis VenturesEndure Capital+2 more
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)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorFirst Circle
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 VenturesBasecamp FundExpert DOJOFirstCheck AfricaFlori VenturesOui Capital+1 more
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-investorsMetis Capital
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
Jeremy Johnson(Founder)inIyinoluwa Aboyeji(Founder)inNadayar Enagesi(Founder)Brice Nkengsa(Founder)inIan Carnevale(Founder)inChristina Sass(Founder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesAccelerate AfricaAir Street CapitalAmplo VenturesCRE Venture CapitalDBL Partners+23 more
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 VenturesBackedCarbon VenturesClimate InvestmentFuture matters Venture CapitalTalis Capital
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 VenturesChui VenturesDFS LabEchoVC Partners
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)
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
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 MillsHivemind Ventures, LlcIngressive CapitalThe Raba PartnershipFlourish VenturesVentures Platform
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 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)
BoardAlok Nandan(Director)in
Co-investorsFirst Rays Venture PartnersLaunchpad CapitalStrategxy Ventures LLCTunitas Ventures
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-investorsOui Capital
Ceviant is a B2B2C fintech group offering payment solutions, investment management, cross-border payments, and capital services across the UK and Nigeria.
FintechSaaS
Gbenga
Co-investorsTimon CapitalVKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)Musha Ventures
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
Co-investors500 GlobalAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Global BrainNewtown PartnersVision VenturesVKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)+2 more
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 CapitalBisk VenturesChui VenturesEnza CapitalNairobi Business Angel NetworkChandaria Capital+4 more
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 TechPropTechLagos, NG
John Oamen(Chief Executive Officer)inModele Ajayi-Bembe(Chief Operating Officer)inTimi Yorkson Thomas(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsCRE Venture CapitalE3 CapitalTofino CapitalDFS Lab
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 GlobalVision Ventures
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)
Co-investorsAuxxoData TechExcelestar VenturesGraham Walker VentureHeartfelt CapitalUlu Ventures+4 more
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 CapitalBeta.VenturesEchoVC PartnersVentures Platform
Nelly Chatue Diop(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdaverseCapria VenturesLateral CapitalMercy Corps Ventures
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)Abdigani Diriye(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
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-investorsCubit Ventures
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 GlobalBlack Tech Nation VenturesNOEMIS VenturesSerac VenturesCollide CapitalEquity Alliance+5 more
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
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: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
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 GlobalAjim CapitalBoro CapitalChui VenturesExpert DOJOAccion
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 VenturesTechstarsBreega
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
Co-investors4DX VenturesAAF Management Ltd.Avenir Growth CapitalB Capital GroupB4 CapitalChaos Ventures+24 more
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 ManagersCollide Capital
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))
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)
InstantRad is an African teleradiology platform providing cloud RIS, PACS and a diagnostic viewer to hospitals and radiologists.
Seth Quansah(Founder)in
Co-investorsMicrotraction
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-investorsGobi PartnersSprint VcBrain-Too-Free VenturesDoha Tech AngelsDVCReflect Ventures+2 more
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 VenturesE4E AfricaMusha VenturesQuona CapitalUniversity Technology Fund
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 GlobalShorooq PartnersCamel Ventures
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 PartnersFlucas VenturesSand Hill AngelsPlatform Capital
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
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
Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesFirst CircleFlucas VenturesKube VCTechstarsY Combinator+1 more
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 Agnostic
Co-investorsAfterWork Ventures
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 FactoryDas & Co.Keiretsu Forum
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 AfricaNuwa CapitalPreston-Werner VenturesTofino CapitalVentureSouqVision Ventures+6 more
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 CombinatorCapria VenturesEntrée CapitalHoaQIngressive CapitalLateral Capital+6 more
Moove provides vehicle financing and mobility solutions for entrepreneurs in emerging markets.
FintechImpact & Social GoodMobility & Transportation
Ladi Delano(Founder)inJide Odunsi(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelerate AfricaAfricInvestLeft Lane CapitalPalm Drive CapitalRaptor GroupSpeedinvest+1 more
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)inJide Odunsi(Founder)in
Co-investorsClocktower VenturesDCM VenturesEndeavor CatalystQuona CapitalRaptor GroupVKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)+1 more
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-investors1confirmationDigital Currency GroupMyAsiaVCWhite Star CapitalY Combinator
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
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 GlobalAcasia VenturesCairo Angels Syndicate Fund
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-investorsDnx VenturesMaple VC
Nestcoin provides financial and banking services designed specifically for creators.
Creator EconomyFintechLagos, NG
Yele Bademosi(Founder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesAdaverseAlter GlobalElectric CapitalSerena VenturesTimon Capital+10 more
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)inDr Kashyap Sheth(Founder)in
Co-investorsBetter CapitalCDG InvestNewfund Capital
Co-investorsNewfund Capital
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 VenturesCapria VenturesFuture Perfect VenturesIngressive CapitalTechstarsThe Raba Partnership+7 more
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
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-investorsDigital AfricaHoaQOui Capital
Primerli creates structured, production-quality digital learning courses that teach professionals industry expertise in concise formats.
Creator EconomyEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Hakan Unsal(Founder)
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 ManagersHoaQMicrotractionVentures Platform
Reliance HMO provides employer-sponsored health plans that give employees and their families access to a network of healthcare providers, telemedicine via an app, and simplified digital claims and reimbursement.
Digital HealthHealthtechInsurTechLagos, NG
Femi Kuti(Co-Founder & CEO)inMatthew Mayaki(Co-Founder & SVP, Product and Design)inOpeyemi Olumekun(Co-Founder & COO)in
Co-investorsLaerdal Million Lives FundP1 VenturesPICUS CAPITALGeneral AtlanticVentures Platform
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
BoardDuncan Turner(Director)in
Co-investorsFounders Factory AfricaSOSVHAXKSK FundLaunch Africa Ventures
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 VenturesCapria VenturesCommerzVenturesCRE Venture CapitalNimble PartnersNorrsken22+5 more
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 VenturesP1 Ventures
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
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 Ventures500 GlobalSouth Quad
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
Star Kitchens Group builds Orda, a cloud-based restaurant operating system and ePos for African food businesses.
Walnut, US
Co-investorsAjim CapitalEnza CapitalMicrotractionQuona CapitalTechstarsDFS Lab+1 more
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 DOJOJANNGO Capital
Startchy is a company associated with a product called Yumbrella, which the page states is launching internationally in the U.S.
Sector Agnostic
Co-investorsMaersk Growth
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 VenturesCapital InnovatorsEquator
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 AfricaMSA NovoPICUS CAPITALBerrywood CapitalGlobal Founders CapitalVentures Platform
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(Founder)inAhmed Nasser(Founder)inOmarinNasserinAhmed Omar (Sully.ai)Wissam Saleh
Co-investors500 GlobalAmity VenturesBeyond CapitalLeonis CapitalLifeX VenturesPhaze Ventures+3 more
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
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(Founder)inDavid Meister(Director)
BoardDaniel Kimerling(Director)inStephanie Hsieh(Director)
Co-investorsDeciensHawke VenturesHustle FundRuna CapitalSnow Leopard Technology VenturesSouth Quad+2 more
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 CapitalRAED VenturesAlgebra Ventures
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-investorsA15VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)FMO
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 CapitalTechstarsVelocity DigitalZedcrest Capital
Lahore, PK
Mohsin Zaka(Founder)
Co-investorsAlter GlobalAmaana CapitalFatima Gobi VenturesKinnow CapitalNuwa CapitalEarl Grey Capital
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)inEvans Darbo Boateng(Founder)inPrimerose Katena(Founder)inDerrick Mungai(Founder)in
Co-investorsLux CapitalY CombinatorGeneral CatalystRhapsody Venture PartnersTyche PartnersVistara Growth
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 CapitalVestedWorld
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)inSeif Amr(Cofounder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesA'Z AngelsMSA NovoOlive Tree CapitalPlus VCThe Raba Partnership+4 more
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)inMichael Oluwole(Founder)inkabir Yabo(Founder)in
Co-investorsUnicorn Growth VenturesY CombinatorOutside VC
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)inOnyeka Akumah(Founder)in
Co-investorsMicrotractionMo AngelsODBATechstars
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)inMan Hei Lou(Founder)in
Co-investorsCommerce VenturesEthos VCKube VCOutbound VenturesTen13Y Combinator+7 more
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 VenturesFlucas VenturesFoundation VenturesMaersk GrowthNext Billion Capital PartnersVentureSouq+4 more
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
Co-investorsConnect VenturesIndex VenturesGeneral AtlanticGP BullhoundPoint NineSofina+3 more
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)inAlessandra Martini(Founder)in
Co-investorsVibe CapitalY CombinatorACE & CompanyEarl Grey CapitalNot Boring CapitalRuna Capital+2 more
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-investorsTechstars
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-investorsFirst CircleUM6P Ventures
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 CapitalEudemian VenturesGFR FundMyelin VCRoot and Shoot VenturesService Provider Capital
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)in
Co-investorsGlynn Capital ManagementMovacSouth QuadY Combinator
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
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 VenturesFuture Africa
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
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 ChainMarketplacesSaaSLos Angeles, US
Vicente Zavarce(Founder)in
Co-investorsCathexis VenturesEthos VCGraph VenturesImmeasurableVeridical VenturesWIND Ventures+3 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
<UNKNOWN>AbwaabAlumuniteCreditFinsDash AppEdenEdenLifeEMTECHEnlumidataEpump.ComFoondamateIlla.ComKwelyMtor.ComOmnibizOpioVellaWellPalWHYM
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioVarana Capital Arbe RoboticsNASDAQ: ARBE
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Finco · kalkine.ca · Aug 21, 2026

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

MoneyHash · empowerafrica.com · Aug 20, 2026

RxAll · launchbaseafrica.com · Aug 19, 2026

Jem HR · disruptafrica.com · Aug 19, 2026
Salus · pulse2.com · Aug 10, 2026

Moove · techcrunch.com · Aug 5, 2026
Andela · en.wikipedia.org · Jul 21, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has LoftyInc Capital made?
- LoftyInc Capital has 106 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- 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.
- Who does LoftyInc Capital co-invest with?
- LoftyInc Capital most often shares deals with Y Combinator, 4DX Ventures, 500 Global, among 204 tracked co-investors.
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