EcoCapture Solutions, FasterCapital Equitypilot Unite to Scale Carbon Capture in Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda & Dubai, UAE - Dec 05, 2025
Ecocapture solutions ltd and FasterCapital today announced a strategic partnership under FasterCapital’s Equitypilot program to accelerate commercialization of EcoCapture’s MOF-based carbon-capture machines across Rwanda and East Africa, addressing urgent industrial emissions targets and opening new carbon-credit revenue channels.
Market opportunity & problem statement
Rwanda emitted an estimated 5.8 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2023, and national commitments under the Paris Agreement are prompting regulation of more than 50 high-emission industries. Demand for affordable, scalable capture solutions is rising amid regulatory pressure and nascent carbon markets. The regional opportunity sits within a growing global market for industrial carbon solutions and carbon credits, where incumbent approaches remain costly or hard to deploy at SME and medium-industry scale a white space EcoCapture targets with low-cost hardware and services.
Startup solution & differentiation
EcoCapture Solutions combines a compact carbon capture machine leveraging Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) with an integrated service model: hardware sales (~$2,000/unit), annual service contracts ($600/unit), and carbon-credit brokerage. The machine captures, monitors, releases, and stores CO₂ for reuse or sale. Early commercial projections target scaled credit generation (300M credits by 2030 company goal) and pilot deployments across Rwanda’s regulated industries. EcoCapture differentiates on cost-effectiveness, safety integration (CO₂ fire-extinguishers), local manufacturing intent, and a bundled compliance-to-revenue pathway that converts emissions liabilities into monetized assets.
FasterCapital partnership value
Through FasterCapital’s Equitypilot program, EcoCapture gains access to global mentoring, technical validation, go-to-market support, and capital-raising assistance. FasterCapital’s selective criteria emphasis on defensible tech, founder-market fit, and scalable unit economics validated EcoCapture’s model and growth potential. FasterCapital will support pilot rollouts, investor introductions, regulatory navigation, and a 12–18 month acceleration plan aimed at regional pilots, certification, and a seed funding round.
Executive quotes
“Harnessing affordable, locally deployable capture technology is key to bridging regulation and industrial growth in emerging markets,” said Hesham Zreik, investor and founding partner at FasterCapital. “EcoCapture’s practical engineering and revenue-first model fit our Equitypilot thesis rapid pilots, measurable impact, and clear investor pathways.”
“FasterCapital’s global network and hands-on Equitypilot resources will compress our commercialization timeline and unlock the capital and partners we need,” said Kevin Iraguha, founder and CEO of EcoCapture Solutions. “Our mission is to make compliance profitable for Rwandan industry while creating green jobs and cleaner air.”
Growth trajectory & future plans
Near-term priorities include completing R&D validation, launching industry pilots in 2025–2026, and achieving first carbon-credit revenues in 2026. EcoCapture intends to scale manufacturing, expand into East Africa by 2028, and refine capture measurement capability by 2027. The company seeks $20,000 to accelerate R&D, production, marketing, operations, and partnerships; FasterCapital will guide fundraising and strategic introductions.
About EcoCapture Solutions
EcoCapture Solutions develops affordable MOF-based carbon capture machines and service programs that help industries reduce emissions, comply with regulation, and monetize captured CO₂. Founded by engineers and environmental scientists in Kigali, EcoCapture aims to convert emissions liabilities into sustainable revenue streams.
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.