FasterCapital Backs Hangos Transportation to Modernize Freight Logistics in Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia & Dubai, UAE - Jan 05, 2026
Hangos Transportation Services and FasterCapital today announced a strategic partnership through FasterCapital’s Equitypilot program to accelerate Hangos’ roll-out of modern trucking, refrigerated freight and logistics solutions across Zambia and the region. The collaboration provides capital, technical mentorship and go-to-market support to meet growing demand for reliable road transport.
Market opportunity & problem statement
Zambia’s landlocked position and rising activity in agriculture, mining and manufacturing put intense pressure on road freight. The market faces aging fleets, inconsistent tracking, long delivery times and losses of perishable cargo. Regional road freight demand is projected to grow as supply chains diversify, but many shippers still lack reliable partners that combine safety, technology and flexible service offerings. Hangos aims to fill this white space by delivering dependable, tech-enabled trucking at competitive rates.
Startup solution & differentiation
Hangos Transportation Services offers a mixed fleet strategy flatbeds, refrigerated trucks and container carriers—paired with GPS tracking, scheduled maintenance and trained drivers focused on safety and on-time delivery. The company targets agribusiness, mining, manufacturers, retailers and NGOs with tailored routes, perishable handling and last-mile options. Early pilot runs have demonstrated improved delivery times and reduced spoilage on refrigerated loads. Hangos’ value proposition is operational reliability plus customer service, creating a defensible niche versus legacy operators that lack real-time visibility and modern fleet management.
FasterCapital partnership value
Through the Equitypilot program, FasterCapital will provide Hangos with seed funding, technical advisory, product and operations mentorship, and introductions to regional shippers and investors. FasterCapital’s selective screening and global acceleration resources validate Hangos’ business model and speed the path to scale. The program will prioritize fleet digitization, compliance upgrades and commercial partnerships with key industry buyers, with measurable milestones over the next 12 months.
Executive quotes
“Hesham Zreik: “We invest where founders address clear market frictions with pragmatic technology and strong execution. Hangos combines operational discipline, a safety-first culture and product-market fit in a high-demand logistics corridor. Equitypilot will accelerate traction and investor readiness,” said Hesham Zreik, investment partner at FasterCapital.
Chihango Ngonga Founder & CEO, Hangos Transportation Services: “Our mission is to make road freight in Zambia reliable, safe and affordable. FasterCapital’s network and operational support let us scale faster, improve service levels and bring modern logistics capabilities to underserved shippers,” said the company’s founder and CEO.
Growth trajectory & future plans
In the next 12 months Hangos will expand its initial fleet, deploy advanced fleet-management telematics, secure contracts with agribusiness and mining customers, and pilot warehousing services. The company plans follow-on fundraising in 2026 to support regional expansion into neighboring markets and build a broader logistics services platform.
About Hangos Transportation Services
Hangos Transportation Services is a Zambia-based freight and logistics startup focused on safe, timely transport for agricultural, mining, manufacturing and retail customers. Founded to modernize road freight, Hangos combines a diversified fleet, GPS-enabled operations and customer-focused service.
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.
