Idris Ayodeji Bello
VCFounding Partner, LoftyInc Capital
Afropreneur CNN top voice LoftyInc three unicorns
Lagos, Nigeria$100K–$5M checks3 notable investments
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
FintechHealthcareCommerceEnterprise SaaSAI
Background
Idris Ayodeji Bello is a Founding Partner at LoftyInc Capital Management and a co-founder of the Wennovation Hub. He is a self-described Afropreneur listed among CNN's Top Ten African Technology Voices, with investments in over 150 African startups including three unicorns. He holds an MSc from Oxford, an MBA from Rice University, and an MSc from the University of Houston. He founded the Afropreneurs Angels Group, a global network of 100+ executives investing in Africa.
Investment Thesis
Backing Afropreneurs building tech-enabled solutions for the everyday economy across Africa.
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
Typical check: $100K–$5M
Sectors
FintechHealthcareCommerceEnterprise SaaSAI
Based in: Lagos, Nigeria (Africa)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026