Idris Ayodeji Bello

Idris Bello, a self-described 'Afropreneur', is Founding Partner at LoftyInc Capital, an Africa-focused early stage venture capital firm.

Over the last decade through LoftyInc, Idris has led investments into over 150 of Africa's fastest growing startups, including three unicorns Andela, Flutterwave, and WaveMobile

He holds degrees in Computer Engineering (BSc first class hons.) from Obafemi Awolowo
University, Nigeria, Computer Science & Data Mining (MSc.) from the University of Houston,
and Global Health Science (MSc.) from the University of Oxford, UK. He also holds an MBA
from Rice University, USA.

Idris is a Kauffman Fellow, further solidifying his commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.