FasterCapital backs LCD PRIZE’s Laser Card Disc: new era for sports sponsorship
Santo Domingo, Ethiopia & Dubai, UAE - Nov 13, 2025
Laser Card Disc and FasterCapital announced today a strategic partnership through FasterCapital’s Equitypilot program to accelerate commercialization of LCD (Laser Card Disc), an interactive digital collectible advertising medium targeting sports franchises, sponsors and fans in the Dominican Republic and global markets. The collaboration will combine FasterCapital’s startup acceleration, funding and global go-to-market support with LCD PRIZE’s patented card-sized digital advertising format and sponsor-driven reward mechanics.
Market opportunity & problem statement
Traditional advertising channels are saturated and costly, while physical printed collectibles and printed promotional media contribute to deforestation and lack interactivity. Sports sponsorships seek differentiated, measurable fan engagement tools: the global sports sponsorship market exceeds $60 billion and digital fan engagement is growing double digits annually. LCD PRIZE addresses fragmentation brands need compact, high-impact, measurable media that fans will own, interact with and trade.
Startup solution & differentiation
LCD (Laser Card Disc) is an electronic, collectible card-sized medium that displays images, stats, video and sponsor “SLICE” cuts (commercial segments) while enabling rewards, discounts and prize mechanics tied to sponsor campaigns. The product replaces paper-based collectibles, supports large-scale distribution via retail and event channels, and works on widely available mobile and offline-capable devices suitable for markets with partial internet access. Early pilots in the Dominican Republic report strong fan interest, high repeat engagement and promising sponsor conversion potential, positioning LCD PRIZE as a differentiated ad-tech and sports-marketing platform with defensible IP and collectible-driven monetization.
FasterCapital partnership value
Through the Equitypilot program, FasterCapital will provide seed capital, product engineering support, go-to-market mentorship, investor introductions and global distribution strategy over a 6–12 month acceleration timeline. FasterCapital’s selective criteria favor startups with defensible IP, market traction and clear monetization paths; LCD PRIZE met these standards and will receive hands-on support to refine unit economics, scale manufacturing, and prepare a Series A raise.
Executive quotes
“Harnessing interactive, collectible media to link sponsors directly with fans is exactly the kind of market-creating innovation we back,” said Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital. “LCD PRIZE combines product novelty with clear commercial use cases in sports we see strong potential for regional leadership and global replication.”
“Our mission is to unite brands, teams and fans with a green, interactive medium that rewards loyalty,” said Larry Martinez CEO of LCD PRIZE. “Partnering with FasterCapital expedites product refinement, sponsorship sales and market expansion so we can bring affordable digital entertainment to millions while creating new revenue streams for franchises and sponsors.”
Growth trajectory & future plans
Near-term priorities include completing hardware/software integration, scaling a pilot roll-out across Dominican franchises, and onboarding 10+ brand sponsors in the next 9 months. LCD PRIZE aims to enter other Caribbean and Latin American markets in year two, seek a Series A raise later in 2026, and expand to North American sports licensing partnerships by 2027.
About LCD PRIZE
LCD PRIZE (Laser Card Disc) is a Dominican Republic-based ad-tech and entertainment startup creating collectible, interactive digital cards for sports fans. The product educates, entertains and monetizes fan engagement while reducing paper-based media.
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.