LoftyInc Capital

Oh, what a night! 🥂 Congratulations to the 2024 NIMBLE Innovative Women in Business honorees! Last evening we had the honor at sponsor Fenwick & West of recognizing stellar female leaders who are boldly and brilliantly blazing trails in biotech, crypto, AI, disruptive footwear, beauty, philanthropy, media, transportation, tech, sustainability and venture capital. ✨ We salute your inspiring accomplishments, Lorie Boyd Ashley Zehnder, Courtney Presto, Monique Maddy, Lucy Mangas, Johanna Mahal, Beth Kanter, Michele Boal, Tess Robinson, Grace Ng, Amy Errett and Cynthia Leung! ✨ It was a fantastic networking event with execs from Thermo Fisher Scientific, Apple, Salesforce, IBM, Adobe, eBay, Hitachi Digital (and more) as well as dynamic startups Tandem PV, Presto Social Media, Fauna Bio, Mindscale AI, Momentum, Acolar, SpotGenius, Traackr, Cellentia, Equity Commons, Instructure, (and others) plus social enterprise leaders from NIMBLE Mindset, LAMVCF, Muini Foundation, Stanford University , Diligence Africa, Beyond Fistula, Unite in Africa, Opportunity International, FINCA International, @vibrant wellness Partnering With a Purpose (and others) and investors Pear VC, Alliance Ventures, Berkeley Angel Network, Seventrain Ventures, LoftyInc Capital, Bon Echo Holdings (and many more - exceeded maximum mention limit!) See event photos here (thank you to Kevin Mei): https://lnkd.in/gKp2W_wH

#SaveTheDate Announcing our #MidloBookParty for October. We’re honored to host the #Afropreneur, Idris Ayodeji Bello, GP, LoftyInc Capital as guest and Ashley Immanuel, COO, Semicolon as moderator. It promises to be fun. #MidloBookClub #MidloAngels #LoftyInc #Semicolon

The LoftyInc Capital team is in the Netherlands this week as part of its European outreach. Open to meeting institutional investors, HNIs, impact funds, and family offices with a strong interest in learning more/getting involved in the African early-stage venture capital space. Please email me at idris@loftyinc.vc

Founding Partner Marsha Wulff was recently featured on the Silicon Valley Podcast, where she shared her inspiring journey in building multi-billion dollar corporations and establishing a successful venture capital firm in Africa. In the episode, Marsha dives into key topics, including: - The difference between global perspectives and Afro-optimism in shaping Africa’s funding landscape. - The challenges that hinder funding in Africa and potential solutions. - The concept of value destruction and its impact on African economies. - How ecosystem construction drives progress on the continent. - The debate around reliance on government and charity vs. alternative funding solutions. - Angel investing in Cote d'Ivoire and the emerging secondaries market in Africa. - The role of Afro Hubs and Afrilabs in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in Africa’s growing investment opportunities and development! 🎧 Check it out and learn more about the emerging trends shaping Africa’s future. https://lnkd.in/gmN_jfDd #VentureCapital #AfricaInvestments #EcosystemBuilding #AngelInvesting #AfroOptimism #InnovationInAfrica #MarshaWulff #LoftyIncCapital

Alyune-Blondin Diop is Senior Associate at LoftyInc Capital, active in deal sourcing and execution, portfolio monitoring and investor relations. Alyune previously worked at Joliba Capital, a generalist Private Equity fund that mainly focuses on SMEs in Francophone West and Central Africa. He also has experience with the Tikehau Capital private equity team in London and LBO France’s small- and mid-cap teams in Paris. Before this, he worked at Sonatel, the leading telecommunications operator in Senegal on P&L optimization and the growth of the mobile money service; Orange money. He has lived in Dakar, Lagos, London, and Paris. #ASF2024 #ASFXLagos

🗞️This week’s edition from IN THE VALLEY #weekly Newsletter is very special. 💡It sheds the light on the the latest developments shaping the continent’s investment landscape. Africa’s #tech ecosystem continues to flourish with start-ups pushing the boundaries of innovation and investors recognizing the vast potential across diverse sectors. 📊The main points discussed are focused around the following: ✅Investment Insights: Trends Shaping Africa's Tech Landscape. ✅Investment Impact: Success Stories from Africa's Leading VC Firms. ✅Empowering Entrepreneurs: Spotlight on Africa's Leading VC Firms. ✅Economic Epicenters of Capital Concentration. We, at Silverbacks Holdings, are proud to have investments in several of the top funds mentioned in this edition of IN THE VALLEY Newsletter, as well as in a number of equally impactful funds that may not appear on the list. 🆑Subscribe Now and #jointhemovement #investmenttheories #funders #founders #tech #ecosystem #investment #insights

Midlo Book Party [October Edition] Join us for a special session of the *Midlo Book Club* as we dive deep into the book: _”Why Startups Fail by Thomas Eisenmann” - featuring Idris Ayodeji Bello, General Partner at LoftyInc Capital Idris, aka #TheAfropreneur, is an African trailblazer in the Angel investing and venture capital space, *with investments in over 100 tech startups globally. He holds the remarkable distinction of having three unicorns in his portfolio*—an achievement that reflects his deep understanding of the startup ecosystem. Our guest will be in conversation with Ashley Immanuel, COO at Semicolon, who will serve as the moderator. Ashley brings her expertise in driving tech talent and innovation, ensuring the discussion is both insightful and dynamic. This is an incredible opportunity to hear firsthand from Idris, as he shares the key lessons he’s learned from backing some of the most successful tech companies in Africa and beyond. The discussion will also explore why startups often fail and how entrepreneurs can navigate the challenges of building sustainable businesses. Don’t miss out on this chance to gain valuable insights into the world of tech startups and venture capital from one of Africa’s most successful investors! RSVP: The event is FREE but registration is COMPULSORY! You can reserve a slot via https://lnkd.in/g9K4HW63 #MidloBookClub #Afropreneur

The LoftyInc Capital team is in Dubai this week as part of its GCC outreach. Open to meeting institutional investors, HNIs, impact funds, and family offices with a strong interest in learning more/getting involved in the African early-stage venture capital space. Please email me at idris@loftyinc.vc

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Meet Idris Ayodeji Bello the Afropreneur shaping the future of African innovation!🔥 Join us at the NGM Conference to hear how he's empowering young leaders and transforming industries. Don't miss this chance to connect with one of Africa's brightest minds!✨🥳 Grab your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/eWVNf6Ay