

Matthew Akano
Matthew Akano is the Director of Fund Operations and ESG Officer at LoftyInc Capital, where he supports initiatives in fund accounting, reporting, compliance, governance, and ESG integration.
Passionate about fostering innovation and impact across Africa, he plays a strategic role in supporting entrepreneurs leveraging technology to address global challenges.
Prior to LoftyInc Capital, Matthew held key leadership roles, including Head of Fund Operations at Ventures Platform Fund, Head of Internal Audit at Ventoven Limited, Emerging Platforms, Ventures Platform Startup Foundation, Ventures Park Limited, Eduplatform Limited, and Regional Head of Internal Audit at Visafone Communications Limited, where he drove critical advancements in business operations and risk management.
Academically, Matthew holds a PhD and a Master’s degree in Forensic Accounting from Charisma University. He holds various memberships with different professional bodies, amongst which he is a Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP) and is a Fellow of both the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) and the National Institute of Credit Administration (FICA).