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LoftyInc Capital

Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Ikeja

Description

LoftyInc Capital Management is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm based in Ikeja, Nigeria, dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across Africa. The firm primarily operates through its social impact investment vehicles, most notably the LoftyInc Afropreneurs Fund series, which aims to support tech-enabled startups addressing critical challenges and opportunities within the continent. Their investment thesis centers on identifying high-growth potential companies at their nascent stages, providing crucial capital and strategic support to scale their operations.

LoftyInc Capital focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, AgriTech, and other technology-driven solutions that demonstrate the potential for significant social and economic impact. They are recognized for their hands-on approach, often working closely with portfolio companies to navigate the unique complexities of the African market, leveraging their deep local insights and extensive network.

The firm has demonstrated its growing capacity to deploy capital into promising ventures, with its second fund, the LoftyInc Afropreneurs Fund II, successfully closing at $10 million. As a key early-stage investor in the African tech ecosystem, LoftyInc Capital typically writes first checks ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 for pre-seed and seed rounds. This strategic positioning makes them a vital partner for nascent African startups seeking initial funding and mentorship to transform their innovative ideas into scalable businesses.

Investor Profile

LoftyInc Capital has backed more than 64 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 9% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Nigeria, United States, Egypt.
  • Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Software.
  • Typical check size: $50K – $500K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (53%)
  • Pre Seed (38%)
  • Series A (6%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)
  • Series B (2%)

Country Focus

  • Nigeria (36%)
  • United States (25%)
  • Egypt (8%)
  • Ghana (6%)
  • Canada (5%)
  • South Africa (5%)
  • Kenya (5%)
  • Senegal (3%)
  • Spain (2%)
  • France (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Payments
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Health Care
  • E-commerce
  • Big Data
  • Finance
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does LoftyInc Capital frequently co-invest with?

Golden Palm Investments
Africa, Greater Accra, Ghana, Accra
Co-Investments: 6
Musha Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 5
Ventures Platform
North America, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Victoria
Co-Investments: 9
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 8
MAGIC Fund
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 6
Kepple Africa Ventures
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 5
Enza Capital
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Co-Investments: 8
Microtraction
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos
Co-Investments: 6
Future Africa
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 7

Which angels does LoftyInc Capital often collaborate with?

Idris Ayodeji Bello
Africa, Nigeria
Shared Deals: 4
CA
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
Dimeji Sofowora
Africa, Nigeria
Shared Deals: 3
Olugbenga Agboola
Africa, Nigeria
Shared Deals: 4
AO
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
Edmond Olotu
Africa, Nigeria
Shared Deals: 3
Abdul Hassan
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos
Shared Deals: 2
CO
Africa, Nigeria
Shared Deals: 3
EE
North America, South Carolina, United States, Columbia
Shared Deals: 3
Prosper Otemuyiwa
Africa, Nigeria
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by LoftyInc Capital?

Salus Cloud

Dover, Delaware, United States

Salus Cloud is an AI-native platform for engineers to develop and manage security.

SoftwareWeb Development
SeedJun 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,700,000
WideBot AI

Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia

WideBot AI is MENA's leading AI communication platform, focusing on customer experience and AI engagement.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ChatbotGenerative AIMachine LearningNatural Language Processing
SeedJan 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Mtor

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

Mtor is an online marketplace that is reshaping the automotive aftermarket and provides sophisticated technology solutions.

Information TechnologyInternet
Pre SeedDec 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,800,000
EMTECH

New York, New York, United States

EMTECH is a fintech company that modernizes central banks for financial inclusion and resilience.

Big DataDeveloper APIsFinancial ServicesFinTechPaymentsWeb3
SeedAug 3, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Terragon Group

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Terragon Group is data and marketing technology company focused on Africa

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BillingContentCRMData CenterMachine LearningMarketingMobileSaaS
Series BJul 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
Craydel

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Craydel is transforming the way students and working professionals in Africa discover, compare and apply to higher education.

Online Portals
Pre SeedJul 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
ORDA

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Digital Solutions for African food merchants

Software
SeedNov 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,400,000
CutStruct

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

At the heart of standardizing the construction industry in Africa. Use our building materials price index + construction management apps.

ConstructionProcurementSoftware
Pre SeedNov 10, 2022
Amount Raised: $600,000
SecondSTAX

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

SecondSTAX is a tech-driven platform built to facilitate intra-continental equity trading.

Trading Platform
Pre SeedSep 21, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,600,000
OmniBiz

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Omnibiz is a B2B e-commerce platform for FMCG manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

B2BE-CommerceInformation TechnologyInternetRetail Technology
SeedAug 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,000,000