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Since 2015, LoftyInc Capital has backed 30 African startups across 33 disclosed funding rounds totaling $97.7M, most heavily in Nigeria and Fintech.
LoftyInc Capital is a Lagos-based venture capital firm founded in 2016 that invests in early-stage African technology startups. The firm focuses on backing Afropreneurs building technology-enabled solutions for Africa's everyday economy, with particular emphasis on fintech, edtech, healthtech, and climate technology. Since its inception, LoftyInc Capital has deployed over $47 million across more than 200 investments spanning Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and other African markets. The firm primarily invests at the pre-seed and seed stages, though its recent LoftyInc Alpha fund, which reached a $43 million first close in March 2025, targets late-seed and Series A opportunities. LoftyInc Capital's portfolio reflects its sector focus, with significant investments in fintech companies like Sudo, MoneyHash, and Akiba, alongside notable edtech platforms such as Andela and Craydel. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes sustainable impact and scalable business models that address significant market opportunities across the continent. Beyond capital deployment, LoftyInc Capital provides portfolio companies with market access, business development support, and investor matchmaking. The firm has achieved 14 exits and partners with a diverse network of co-investors, including sovereign wealth funds from the Middle East and Africa.
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LoftyInc Capital has backed 30 African startups across 33 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $97.7M since 2015.
Mostly Seed: 27 of its 33 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Venture (Round not Specified) (3).
LoftyInc Capital's tracked rounds are concentrated in Nigeria (12), Egypt (6), South Africa (3), and 7 more countries.
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (12), E-commerce & Retail (4), Health Tech (3), and 11 more sectors.
LoftyInc Capital most often shares rounds with Kepple Africa Ventures (4 shared deals), Proparco (3 shared deals), Zedcrest Capital (3 shared deals).
LoftyInc Capital's portfolio includes Andela, a talent accelerator for software developers; Sudo, a fintech platform for card issuance and embedded payments; MoneyHash, a payment orchestration platform; and Akiba, a financial solutions provider. The firm has backed over 200 companies across Africa since its founding.
Yes, LoftyInc Capital provides portfolio companies with market access, business development support, and investor matchmaking services. The firm positions itself as a partner that offers strategic value alongside capital to help startups scale across African markets.