Libreville, Gabon & Dubai, UAE - Dec 10, 2025

EcoEnergie and FasterCapital today announce a strategic partnership through the EquityPilot program to accelerate commercialization of Eco Energie’s pyrolysis-based plastic-to-fuel platform across Gabon and the wider Central African market. The collaboration combines Eco Energie’s pilot unit and local partnerships with FasterCapital’s capital, technical mentorship and go-to-market resources.

Market opportunity & problem statement

Global plastic production exceeds 400 million tonnes annually while only a fraction is recycled; in Gabon municipal waste systems lack capacity. This gap creates environmental damage and unmet demand for local energy alternatives. The regional market favors decentralized, low-capex waste-to-energy solutions: pyrolysis addresses both waste management and fuel supply inefficiencies. Eco Energie targets municipalities, transport fleets and agro-industries seeking lower-cost, locally produced diesel substitutes and circular-economy solutions.

Startup solution & differentiation

Eco Energie converts non-recyclable plastics (PE, PP, PS) via controlled pyrolysis (400–500°C) into ~800 L diesel-equivalent fuel per tonne, reusable process gas, and biochar for agriculture and filtration. The company operates a 3 t/day pilot in Libreville with municipality engagement and an integrated collection-to-refining value chain. Differentiators include on-site energy self-sufficiency (reactor-fed gas), low capex modular units (projected scale to 20 t/day), and product diversification (fuel, biochar, carbon credits). Early financials forecast rapid payback (sub-12 months) and breakeven at ~0.5 t/day.

FasterCapital partnership value

Through the EquityPilot program, FasterCapital will provide seed investment, technical due diligence, engineering partners, regulatory advisory and investor introductions to accelerate Eco Energie’s scaling and fundraising. FasterCapital’s selective criteria and global track record ensure rigorous validation; this partnership fast-tracks pilot optimization, certification planning and market rollout across Central Africa. FasterCapital’s mentorship and network will support commercialization milestones over the next 12–18 months.

Executive quotes

“Hesham Zreik, Founder & Managing Partner at FasterCapital, said: “Eco Energie exemplifies the kind of capital-efficient, high-impact climate tech we seek. Their unit economics, modular scaling path and clear local partnerships make this an attractive opportunity to deploy both capital and expertise for rapid impact and returns.””

“Mayk Mayessi, Founder & CEO of Eco Energie, said: “Partnering with FasterCapital elevates our ability to prove the model, secure off-take and expand quickly. This collaboration validates our technology and will enable us to deliver cleaner streets, local energy and green jobs across Gabon.””

Growth trajectory & future plans

Near-term plans include optimizing the Libreville pilot, finalizing municipal contracts, and completing an industrial 20 t/day design within 12 months. Eco Energie will pursue VCS/Gold Standard carbon certification, strategic distribution agreements with fuel buyers and a Seed round to fund scale. Longer term, the company intends to replicate the model regionally and export modular units.

About Eco Energie

Eco Energie is a Libreville-based cleantech startup that transforms non-recyclable plastic into fuel, gas and biochar via pyrolysis. Mission: reduce plastic pollution, generate local energy and create green jobs. 

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital is a global startup studio and VC that accelerates early-stage tech ventures through investment, incubation and mentorship. Its EquityPilot program provides funding, engineering, business model refinement and investor introductions to scale validated startups.