LoftyInc Capital is seeking early-stage African entrepreneurs building technology-enabled solutions for the “everyday economy”.

The Pan-African venture capital firm is looking to invest in businesses addressing large and growing markets through scalable technology-enabled business models.

LoftyInc takes a hands-on investment approach, providing portfolio companies with more than capital, including support in strategy, governance, operational efficiency, market expansion and impact alignment.

What LoftyInc is looking for

Businesses should demonstrate:

• Large market opportunity – Solutions addressing significant and growing markets with potential to reach a large customer base.
• Scalable economics – Technology-enabled businesses with sustainable revenues, attractive unit economics and the ability to grow efficiently.
• Strong founding teams – Founders with clear strategic vision, strong execution capabilities and a differentiated market position.
• Repeatable growth – Business models that can be replicated across African markets and have potential for regional or international expansion.

Priority sectors

LoftyInc's investment focus includes technology-driven businesses across areas such as:

• Financial services
• Retail enablement
• Logistics
• Healthcare
• Climate technology
• Artificial intelligence
• Other technology-enabled solutions serving Africa's everyday economy

Beyond investment capital

Selected portfolio companies can receive hands-on support in:

• Strategy & governance – Support with important business decisions and long-term direction.
• Operational efficiency – Improving growth, margins and unit economics.
• Market expansion – Support for regional and international expansion through LoftyInc's networks.
• Impact alignment – Supporting positive environmental and social outcomes where relevant.

Who should apply?

The opportunity is suited to African founders and technology-enabled businesses that can demonstrate:

• A large and growing market opportunity
• A scalable business model
• Proven or emerging revenue traction
• Sustainable and attractive unit economics
• A strong founding team
• A clear and repeatable growth strategy
• Potential to expand across African markets

Applicants are invited to submit their company deck directly to LoftyInc for consideration.

Geographic Focus

Africa / Pan-African

Funding / Investment Information

This is venture capital / equity investment, not grant funding.

LoftyInc Capital announced a US$43 million first close for its LoftyInc Alpha Fund in March 2025. The fund is focused on seed investments in African technology businesses and is intended to support companies in achieving resilient and scalable growth.

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