ANS advances factory build and M&A plan through EquityPilot support
Camperdown, Australia & Dubai, UAE— Feb 08, 2026
Rising demand across infant, sports, aged-care and general wellness segments is creating urgent capacity needs for premium nutrition manufacturing in the Asia‑Pacific region. Australia’s reputation for high-quality dairy and food safety offers a price premium in key export markets, but domestic manufacturing infrastructure has lagged. Advanced Nutrition Services (ANS) addresses this supply gap with a fully permitted site, contracted builder, and sourced automation enabling rapid commercial scale-up.
What the Startup Delivers?
Advanced Nutrition Services is building a turnkey nutrition manufacturing platform capable of producing formats from 40g single-serve sachets to 3kg bulk containers. The company combines proprietary formulations across infant, sports, aged‑care and wellness categories with planned M&A to accelerate revenue and vertical integration. ANS plans initial commercial production, export supply to Asia‑Pacific and UAE partners, and a Nasdaq listing via a BVI holdco as part of its growth roadmap.
Why Now?
ANS currently holds secured land in Camperdown with development approvals valid through 2027, a fixed-price build contract with Hutchinson’s Builders, and detailed machinery specifications ready for deployment. These execution-ready assets mitigate common development and regulatory delays and create a clear window to generate operating revenue and pursue public markets within 18–24 months.
Program Plan (first 30–60 days)
Under EquityPilot, FasterCapital will work with ANS on execution milestones, investor materials, and governance structures. Initial support includes board recruitment for Nasdaq readiness, review of the BVI IPO pathway, and coordination of legal, tax and R&D grant applications. FasterCapital’s advisory team will prioritize commercial contracts and integration planning for identified acquisition targets.
Leadership Comment
Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support Advanced Nutrition Services through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’
Founder background
Founder and CEO Tom Lashan brings more than a decade of formulation and commercial experience across infant nutrition, sports recovery and wellness segments. His team holds proprietary blends and established supply chain relationships across the Australian dairy sector.
Funding readiness note
ANS is capital-ready with a staged deployment plan: factory construction, machinery procurement, targeted acquisitions, and working capital. The capital plan aligns with an intended BVI holdco IPO and follow-on offerings to fund scaling without over-leveraging core operations.
Next 90 Days
Key near-term milestones include: finalizing equipment procurement contracts, commencing turnkey construction, closing the first targeted acquisition in the domestic dairy/nutrition sector, and completing Nasdaq-readiness governance and disclosure workstreams.
About Advanced Nutrition Services
Advanced Nutrition Services is developing a high-capacity, flexible nutrition manufacturing platform in Camperdown, Victoria, serving infant, sports, aged-care and general wellness markets. ANS combines execution-ready infrastructure, proprietary formulations, and an acquisition-led growth strategy to deliver scalable, export‑focused manufacturing solutions.
About FasterCapital
FasterCapital is a global venture builder and online incubator dedicated to co-funding and co-founding innovative startups. Established in 2014, we are now #1 venture builder in terms of number of startups that we have helped, money invested and money raised. It supports startups worldwide through various programs, including funding assistance, business development, and technical support. The EquityPilot program is designed to help early-stage startups build scalable solutions with mentorship, strategic guidance, and network support.
