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

Past deals in COMESA

WideBot

Seed Round in 2025
WideBot is a Cairo-based technology company that develops an Arabic-focused bot builder platform. Founded in 2016, it enables businesses to create smart chatbots that speak the MENA language without coding. The platform provides data training, tailoring, optimization, hosting, and maintenance, with ongoing technical support. It relies on an enterprise-grade AI engine that is sentiment-aware and tone-aware, capable of detecting multiple Arabic dialects, allowing organizations to build chatbots that understand and engage customers in the region's language in minutes.

Terragon

Series B in 2023
Terragon is a leading Data and Marketing Technology company that uses data aggregation and predictive analytics to help African-focused businesses intelligently connect with their customers across channels and devices. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, Terragon also has operations in Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and India.

Bloom

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Bloom is a financial technology company that provides a secure wallet hub for trading tokens and NFTs, enabling users to discover new decentralized applications and optimize their DeFi investments. The platform is described as offering innovative, fair, responsible and inclusive financial products, aimed at widening access to digital finance while simplifying crypto activity for a broad user base.

Treepz

Seed Round in 2021
Treepz is a technology-driven transportation company focused on enhancing mobility across Africa. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Treepz operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya, providing users with a reliable and comfortable commuting experience. Its application allows users to book trips for daily, inter-city, or corporate travel at the tap of a button. The platform offers features such as vehicle assistants, licensed drivers, and e-wallet payments, ensuring that users can book and pay for fast and convenient trips in real-time. Through its innovative approach, Treepz aims to create a safer and more efficient transportation system for commuters in the region.

ShipBlu

Seed Round in 2021
ShipBlu is a delivery services platform based in Giza, Egypt, that specializes in e-commerce shipping and fulfillment. Founded in 2021, the company redefines the shipping experience by offering 24-hour delivery along with live tracking capabilities. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, ShipBlu enhances shipping transparency and compliance, allowing its clients to efficiently deliver products to their customers. The platform focuses on optimizing warehousing and fulfillment services, thereby streamlining the logistics process for e-commerce businesses.

ILLA

Seed Round in 2021
ILLA is a logistics company based in El Dokki, Egypt, specializing in middle-mile delivery services for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies. Founded in 2017, ILLA operates an asset-light model that digitizes the delivery process, allowing for comprehensive planning and execution. The company monitors logistics activities to enhance efficiency and drive sales growth for its clients. By connecting FMCG companies with a diverse network of trucks, ILLA provides a dynamic solution that addresses the complexities of delivering products to various retail and non-retail outlets. This approach ensures full control and visibility over the logistics process, enabling clients to navigate daily market challenges effectively.

Eden Life

Seed Round in 2021
Eden Life is a technology-driven service provider that simplifies daily living by offering subscription-based marketplace solutions for essential household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, meal delivery, and more. Operating primarily in Nigeria and Kenya, the company aims to enhance users' quality of life through convenient access to these services.

Bloom

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Bloom is a financial technology company that provides a secure wallet hub for trading tokens and NFTs, enabling users to discover new decentralized applications and optimize their DeFi investments. The platform is described as offering innovative, fair, responsible and inclusive financial products, aimed at widening access to digital finance while simplifying crypto activity for a broad user base.

Terragon

Venture Round in 2021
Terragon is a leading Data and Marketing Technology company that uses data aggregation and predictive analytics to help African-focused businesses intelligently connect with their customers across channels and devices. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, Terragon also has operations in Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and India.

StarNews Mobile

Seed Round in 2021
StarNews Mobile is a mobile content media company that designs, develops, and operates a digital platform enabling creators to produce, distribute, and monetize video content. Founded in 2017, it is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices across Africa, including Ivory Coast, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Africa. The platform offers subscription plans, pay‑as‑you‑go options, and exclusive content, allowing creators to connect directly with fans and earn revenue. It targets African creators and audiences, providing an affordable streaming service that supports local content production and offers a fair payout structure. The company also connects brands and celebrities with creators, expanding opportunities for collaboration and audience reach.

Sote

Seed Round in 2020
Sote, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya. Incorporated in 2017, Sote develops a digital customs clearing and freight forwarding platform tailored for the logistics industry. Its software provides a comprehensive workflow tool that allows industrial cargo owners to manage freight clearing and forwarding processes efficiently. The platform features a dashboard that enables users to track shipment status, payment history, and estimated arrival times for containers, facilitating better coordination among all parties involved in logistics. Additionally, Sote is committed to empowering African businesses by leveraging proprietary trade data to address the trade finance gap in the region. By offering reliable credit, risk management, underwriting, and business intelligence, Sote aims to transform the landscape of trade finance and logistics in Africa.

Eden Life

Seed Round in 2020
Eden Life is a technology-driven service provider that simplifies daily living by offering subscription-based marketplace solutions for essential household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, meal delivery, and more. Operating primarily in Nigeria and Kenya, the company aims to enhance users' quality of life through convenient access to these services.

Bypa-ss

Seed Round in 2020
Bypa-ss is a health-tech startup based in Egypt focused on digitizing health information exchange to enhance the quality of care for both healthcare providers and patients. The company's primary offering, HealthTag, is a versatile platform that connects individuals, physicians, pharmacies, laboratories, and radiology centers, facilitating better communication and interaction between all parties involved in healthcare. By enabling patients to share their experiences and feedback about medical facilities and professionals, Bypa-ss empowers users to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare options. This innovative approach aims to streamline healthcare processes and improve overall patient outcomes in the region.

Thndr

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Thndr is a financial services company established in 2020 by Seif Amr in Cairo, Egypt. It operates an app-based investment platform designed to facilitate commission-free trading for investors. The platform offers a range of features, including no account minimums, real-time market data, and easy account setup and funding processes. Users can also access the latest financial news and educational tools, empowering them to make informed investment decisions. Thndr aims to simplify the investing process and enhance financial literacy among its users.

Ilara Health

Seed Round in 2019
Ilara Health develops and distributes AI-powered diagnostic devices for primary care doctors serving rural and peri-urban communities in Africa, with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The compact devices connect to a proprietary software platform and electronic medical records, recording patient data to support accurate, affordable diagnostics at the point of care. The company aims to expand access to essential diagnostics by targeting the highly fragmented primary care infrastructure and delivering devices directly to clinicians, enabling clinicians to deliver timely, data-backed diagnostic services.
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