FasterCapital Accelerates Kahui SARL’s 10 T/h Palm-Oil Unit into West African Markets
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Central African Republic & Dubai, UAE - Nov 22, 2025
Kahui Sarl and FasterCapital today announced a strategic partnership through the Equitypilot program to accelerate Kahui’s 10 t/h palm‑oil extraction unit into West African markets. The collaboration pairs Kahui’s production capacity and site assets with FasterCapital’s global acceleration, technical and fundraising support.
Market opportunity & problem statement
Demand for locally produced palm oil in Côte d’Ivoire and West Africa is rising as consumption and downstream processing expand. Yet regional value chains face fragmentation, limited local processing capacity, and inefficiencies that drive import dependence and margin leakage. Kahui addresses a white space: scalable, nearer‑market extraction that reduces logistics costs, improves quality control, and supplies growing food and industrial markets across cities and rural areas.
Startup solution & differentiation
Kahui SARL operates a purpose-built 10 t/h extraction unit (sterylization, malaxage, press P15, decantation and two 35‑ton storage tanks) on a 2‑hectare site in Yopougon, Abidjan. The company combines mechanized continuous processing with local feedstock sourcing and on‑site utilities (water tower, boiler infrastructure, CIE grid connection). Kahui projects 11,302 t/year crude palm oil and 3,317 t palmiste, with established off‑take prospects. Its defensible advantages are proximity to producers, modular plant design for repeatable roll‑out, and an integrated supply‑to‑storage workflow that improves oil yield and lowers operating costs.
FasterCapital partnership value
Through the Equitypilot program, FasterCapital will provide Kahui with capital introduction, technical advisory, digital transformation support, and investor‑ready financial modelling. FasterCapital’s selective criteria and global network validate Kahui’s traction and scalability. The partnership targets a 6–12 month acceleration plan to optimize plant efficiency, integrate quality tracking, and commence a regional commercial expansion and investor roadshow.
Executive quotes
“FasterCapital invests where strong technical assets and clear market demand intersect,” said Hesham Zreik. “Kahui’s operational site and measurable yield metrics match our Equitypilot thesis: accelerate proven operators to regional leaders with targeted capital and technical upgrades.”
NDRI Kouakou, Principal Director, Kahui SARL, said: “This partnership unlocks FasterCapital’s global experience to professionalize operations, strengthen offtake channels, and scale responsibly. With Equitypilot support we will reduce supply chain losses and deliver higher‑quality, locally produced palm oil across Côte d’Ivoire and neighboring markets.”
Growth trajectory & future plans
Near‑term milestones: process optimization, product certification, and pilot of traceability systems within 6 months. Medium term: expand intake capacity via modular additions and negotiate regional offtake agreements. Funding: Equitypilot support plus a planned equity round to fund expansion and working capital within 9–12 months. Long term: replicate the model across West Africa to modernize local oleochemical value chains.
About Kahui SARL
Kahui SARL (Yopougon, Abidjan) is an integrated palm‑oil extraction operator founded in 2010, focused on mechanized extraction, local sourcing and commercial distribution of palm and palmiste oils.
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.
