At a Glance
LoftyInc Capital Management is one of Africa's most active early-stage venture capital firms and among the continent's most prolific investors. The firm has built a portfolio of over 100 startups across Africa, focusing on companies that leverage technology to solve local and global challenges. Their investment approach spans multiple sectors including fintech, SaaS, consumer technology, enterprise solutions, and educational technology. Notable investments include Paystack, which was acquired by Stripe for over $200 million, Andela, the global talent marketplace for software developers, and Flutterwave, one of Africa's leading fintech companies. LoftyInc's success in identifying and backing category-defining African startups has established them as a key player in the continent's venture ecosystem. The firm typically invests at pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, providing not just capital but also strategic support to help African entrepreneurs scale their businesses both locally and internationally.
“Backs early-stage African founders building technology companies that solve real problems and can scale to serve the continent's rapidly growing markets.”
LoftyInc Capital primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
LoftyInc Capital is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
LoftyInc Capital focuses on investments in Fintech, SaaS, Consumer, Enterprise, EdTech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
LoftyInc Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $50K to $500K. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.