Ukraine & Dubai, UAE – Jun 28 2025

Kotobook, an innovative social network and marketplace for pet owners, today announced a strategic partnership with FasterCapital through its LaunchUp program. This collaboration aims to accelerate Kotobook’s growth and market leadership across global pet care markets, leveraging FasterCapital’s extensive resources and expertise to finalize AI-driven features, scale user acquisition, and launch a monetized Zoomarket.

Market Opportunity & Problem Statement
The global pet care industry is booming, with over 420 million pet owners across key regions including the USA, Europe, and Asia. Despite this growth, pet owners face fragmented digital experiences lacking integrated social engagement, personalized care, and convenient e-commerce solutions. Kotobook addresses these inefficiencies by combining a vibrant social network with AI-powered health, nutrition, and behavior assistance, alongside a comprehensive Zoomarket for pet products and services. This white space presents a unique opportunity to redefine digital pet care and capture significant market share amid increasing demand for tech-enabled pet solutions.

Startup Solution & Differentiation
Kotobook offers a tech-driven, emotionally engaging platform that connects pet owners through posts, likes, comments, and friend invites, supported by robust analytics and user interaction data. The platform’s AI capabilities enable creative pet photo animations, auto-generated descriptions, and a virtual assistant for pet health and nutrition advice. With over 20,000 registered users generating 3.1 million actions and strong retention metrics (69.8% 30-day retention, 21.3% DAU/MAU), Kotobook demonstrates validated user engagement and viral content dynamics. The upcoming full Zoomarket rollout, digital veterinary cards, and innovative blockchain features like Paw Coin and NFTs further differentiate Kotobook within a competitive landscape, delivering scalable monetization channels and defensible market positioning.

FasterCapital Partnership Value
Through the LaunchUp program, Kotobook gains access to FasterCapital’s global network, strategic mentorship, and capital-raising expertise. FasterCapital’s rigorous selection criteria ensure that only high-potential startups with scalable business models and innovative technologies are supported. This partnership will accelerate Kotobook’s roadmap, enabling rapid user acquisition targeting 1.5 million users by year-end 2025 and the launch of monetization features including subscriptions, advertising, and digital goods. The collaboration also provides strategic guidance to refine product-market fit and optimize go-to-market strategies, positioning Kotobook for sustainable growth and market leadership.

Executive Quotes
Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, stated:
“Kotobook exemplifies the future of digital pet care by integrating social engagement with AI-driven personalization and commerce. Their innovative approach aligns perfectly with FasterCapital’s mission to empower startups that solve real-world problems at scale. We are excited to support Kotobook’s journey through LaunchUp and help accelerate their path to becoming a global market leader.”
Sergii Vlasiuk, CEO of Kotobook, commented:
“Partnering with FasterCapital is a pivotal milestone for Kotobook. Their expertise and resources will enable us to finalize cutting-edge AI features, expand our user base rapidly, and launch a fully monetized Zoomarket. Together, we are setting a new standard for digital pet life, delivering value to millions of pet owners worldwide.”

Growth Trajectory & Future Plans
Kotobook’s immediate priorities include completing AI animation and assistant features, launching a paid subscription model, and preparing for the full Zoomarket rollout in Q3-Q4 2025. The platform plans to scale from 20,000 to 1.5 million users within the year, supported by viral AI content and targeted marketing. Subsequent phases will introduce blockchain-enabled Paw Coin and NFT integrations, expanding digital goods offerings and enhancing user engagement. Kotobook is seeking $5 million in investment to fuel these initiatives and accelerate global expansion, with expected ROI beginning in Q3 2025.

About Kotobook
Founded to redefine pet care in the digital age, Kotobook is a tech-driven social platform and marketplace that connects pet owners worldwide. Combining AI-powered content, personalized health assistance, and an integrated Zoomarket, Kotobook delivers an emotionally engaging and commercially scalable ecosystem for digital pet life.

About FasterCapital
FasterCapital is a global startup accelerator and venture capital firm specializing in technology-driven companies. Through its LaunchUp program, FasterCapital provides selected startups with mentorship, funding, and strategic resources to accelerate growth and market entry. With a proven track record of successful investments, FasterCapital empowers innovative ventures to scale globally.