LoftyInc Capital

LoftyInc Capital is a venture capital firm based in Victoria Island, Lagos, focused on Africa's growth enterprises. Over the past decade it has invested over $25 million in more than 150 companies, including several unicorns, and attracted over $1.5 billion in follow-on funding to its portfolio. It has built an ecosystem of tech hubs, angel networks, and talent platforms to support portfolio companies. The firm has achieved multiple exits and delivered strong returns across its Afropreneurs funds.

Julius Aroba

Investment Associate

Oluseye Bassir

Partner

Idris Bello

Founding Partner

Lydia Idem

COO

Michael Oluwagbemi

Founding Partner

Marsha Wulff

Co-Founder and Partner

Past deals in Cards

Sudo

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sudo is an API platform established in 2020 and located in Barnawa, Kaduna. The platform enables developers to issue both physical and virtual cards efficiently and at scale, providing enhanced control and flexibility. Sudo's offerings allow for programmatic management of cards, the development of custom features, and secure integration with other services. This functionality empowers clients to create tailored experiences while managing their card issuance process effectively.

Athena Sciences

Venture Round in 2021
Athena Sciences provides technical services and solutions to commercial and government clients in aerospace, transportation, energy, and information technology. Its core competencies include software development, embedded controls, modeling and simulation, biometrics, test automation, and verification and validation of mission-critical software.

Union54

Seed Round in 2021
Union54 is a debit card issuing API that facilitates the issuance of debit cards for fintech companies and corporates without the need for a bank or credit card processor. Founded in 2020 and based in Lusaka, Zambia, the company provides essential services such as BIN sponsorship, transaction processing, and settlement. This allows software companies to seamlessly integrate debit card services into their offerings. In addition to its core services, Union54 is involved in the development of secure messaging and instant payment systems, providing tools for both civilian and government use. Its software solutions include a messaging application with an integrated wallet and an API for creating chat applications, enabling clients to securely communicate and manage payments.

Sudo

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Sudo is an API platform established in 2020 and located in Barnawa, Kaduna. The platform enables developers to issue both physical and virtual cards efficiently and at scale, providing enhanced control and flexibility. Sudo's offerings allow for programmatic management of cards, the development of custom features, and secure integration with other services. This functionality empowers clients to create tailored experiences while managing their card issuance process effectively.
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