Disam Solutions + FasterCapital: Accelerating disability-focused social enterprise growth
Nairobi, Kenya & Dubai, UAE - Sep 28 2025
Disam Solutions Group Limited and FasterCapital today announced a strategic partnership through FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program to accelerate Disam’s expansion across Kenya, Africa and into Canada. The partnership provides capital, go-to-market support and productization guidance to scale Disam’s disability-mainstreaming trainings, Inclusion Magazine and digital services.
Market opportunity & problem statement
Across Africa, an estimated 80+ million people live with disabilities facing major access and economic barriers. Demand for disability-mainstreaming training, inclusive media and tailored financial products is rising as governments and corporates adopt UNCRPD-aligned policies. Market inefficiencies—limited commercial models, low awareness and scarce funding for disability-led enterprises—create a white space for commercially viable, impact-driven solutions.
Startup solution & differentiation
Disam Solutions commercializes disability inclusion via five strategic business units: Inclusion Magazine sales and advertising, website ad services (www.disamsolutions.co.ke), disability mainstreaming trainings, consultancies and public speaking. Founded and led by persons with disabilities, Disam blends social entrepreneurship with revenue models to fund scalability and social programs. Early traction includes trainings delivered to five organizations and a market-validated magazine. Disam’s defensible position is built on lived-experience leadership, proprietary curriculum content and a multi-channel monetization strategy.
FasterCapital partnership value
Under the EquityPilot program, Disam will receive up to $1M in scalable capital allocation, tailored mentorship, product-market fit workshops, technical resources and investor matchmaking. FasterCapital’s selective criteria and global track record validate Disam’s business model and market potential. The collaboration targets measurable commercialization milestones over 12–36 months, including digital platform upgrades, expanded B2B training contracts and entry into the Canadian market.
Executive quotes
“Harnessing market-based solutions to drive social inclusion is core to our investment thesis,” said Hesham Zreik. “Disam’s founder-led model, clear revenue streams and social mandate make it an ideal EquityPilot partner to transform disability services into sustainable enterprises.”
Patrick Kamaru Mwangi, Founding Director of Disam Solutions, said: “This partnership accelerates our vision of ‘Turning Disabilities into Opportunities.’ With FasterCapital’s capital and expertise we will scale trainings, grow our media reach and launch inclusive financial initiatives for millions across Kenya, Africa and Canada.”
Growth trajectory & future plans
Near-term milestones include platform modernization, professionalization of magazine operations, signing five national corporate training contracts and piloting financial products for persons with disabilities. Disam seeks phased funding to support regional offices across eight Kenyan regions and market entry into Canada within 18–24 months, aiming to reach millions through paid services and reinvested social programs.
About Disam Solutions Company Limited
Disam Solutions is a Kenyan social enterprise founded in 2013 and led by persons with disabilities. It provides disability-mainstreaming trainings, inclusive media and consultancies to public and private sector clients. Mission: Turning Disabilities into Opportunities.
About FasterCapital
FasterCapital is a global startup accelerator and investor offering capital, technology and mentoring via programs including EquityPilot. The firm focuses on scalable, high-impact startups and connects founders to global markets, technical teams and investors.
