AI-Based Personalized Skincare System joins FasterCapital Equitypilot to fast-track AI+AR skincare
Toronto, Ontario, Canada & Dubai, UAE - Oct 18, 2025
AI-Based Personalized Skincare System and FasterCapital today announced a strategic partnership through the Equitypilot program to accelerate the development, pilot testing and North America–MENA market entry of an AI and AR-driven personalized skincare platform. The collaboration combines the startup’s patented diagnostic and AR visualization technology with FasterCapital’s investment readiness, fundraising support and global network.
Market opportunity & problem
The global personalized skincare market is rapidly expanding, driven by consumer demand for tailored regimens and data-driven results. Current offerings often rely on generic questionnaires or limited lab tests, leaving a white space for real-time, image-based diagnostics and predictive outcomes. This partnership targets inefficiencies in diagnosis, visualization and direct-to-manufacturer fulfillment that slow product personalization and time-to-result for users.
Startup solution & differentiation
AI-Based Personalized Skincare System delivers clinician-grade facial skin analysis, “before & after” AR simulations, and machine-personalized product recommendations with direct manufacturer integration. The platform’s defensible position stems from its patent-protected workflow, combined AI/AR stack and planned D2M fulfillment channel—reducing margins, increasing traceability and improving user outcomes. Current MVP development demonstrates real-time skin scanning, condition mapping and simulation capabilities validated in initial lab tests and internal pilots.
FasterCapital partnership value
Under FasterCapital’s Equitypilot program, the startup will receive strategic fundraising support, investor-ready financial modeling, mentorship and access to FasterCapital’s global investor network and manufacturing partners. FasterCapital’s selective criteria and track record of scaling tech startups validate the project’s product-market fit and accelerate its fundraising timeline toward the $800K–$1M target.
Executive quotes
“AI-powered personalization and AR visualization are reshaping consumer health and beauty,” said Hesham Zreik, investment lead at FasterCapital. “We backed this startup for its patented workflow, technical depth and clear commercialization pathway—key ingredients for rapid market traction and strategic exits in the beauty-tech space.”
Anton Starikov, founder and CEO, said, “This partnership with FasterCapital provides the capital, mentorship and global introductions we need to finalize our MVP, run cross-market pilots and connect users directly to certified manufacturers. Together we’ll shorten validation cycles and scale responsibly.”
Growth trajectory & next steps
In the next 9–12 months the team will complete the MVP, initiate pilot programs across Canada and the MENA region, finalize manufacturing integrations and begin seed-stage fundraising. The startup targets consumer launch and B2B licensing conversations within 12–18 months, pursuing strategic exits or licensing to major cosmetics and health-tech firms.
About AI-Based Personalized Skincare System
Founded in Canada by Anton Starikov, AI-Based Personalized Skincare System develops AI and AR-driven tools for personalized skin diagnostics, outcome simulation and direct manufacturer fulfillment. The company’s mission is to deliver evidence-based, individualized skincare that improves outcomes and reduces waste.
About FasterCapital
FasterCapital is a global technology investment and incubation firm offering programs like Equitypilot to prepare startups for fundraising, scaling and market entry. FasterCapital combines capital, mentorship and strategic networks to accelerate product-market fit and investor readiness.
