Idris Bello

Idris 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, and a Certificate in Exponential Technologies from Singularity University.

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.

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.

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 Idris is a Class 28 Kauffman Fellow, further solidifying his commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.