Miprojet Partners with FasterCapital to Accelerate Project Funding in Francophone Africa
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire South Africa & Dubai, UAE – July 2025
Mako Ivoire Projet, an innovative matchmaking platform connecting young project holders with investors across Francophone Africa, today announced a strategic partnership with FasterCapital through its LaunchUp program. This collaboration aims to accelerate Miprojet’s growth, leveraging FasterCapital’s global resources to address the region’s critical funding gap and unlock the potential of thousands of promising startups.
Market Opportunity & Problem Statement
West Africa faces a significant challenge: millions of young entrepreneurs have innovative ideas but lack the technical, financial, and strategic support needed to bring projects to fruition. Simultaneously, investors struggle to identify reliable and structured investment opportunities. This disconnect contributes to high unemployment, poverty, and stunted economic growth. The market for structured project financing in Francophone Africa is underserved, with existing incubators and crowdfunding platforms failing to provide comprehensive, localized solutions.
Startup Solution & Differentiation
Miprojet offers an end-to-end project engineering and matchmaking platform that uniquely combines ISO 21500-based project structuring, risk and viability assessments, and secure investment monitoring. Its digital platform (www.ivoireprojet.com) enables project holders to publish initiatives and attract funding, while the upcoming AI-driven dashboard, Miprojet+, enhances real-time project and investment tracking. With over 50 projects structured since 2023 and the launch of Miprojet Coop—a vetted cooperative of fund-ready project holders—Miprojet stands out by acting as a trusted third party facilitating transparent, secure funding transactions. This integrated approach addresses gaps left by traditional incubators and crowdfunding platforms, positioning Miprojet as a pioneer in ethical and efficient project financing in the region.
FasterCapital Partnership Value
Through the LaunchUp program, FasterCapital provides Miprojet with critical acceleration resources including strategic mentorship, technology development support, and capital-raising expertise. Known for its rigorous selection process, FasterCapital partners only with startups demonstrating high growth potential and market innovation. This partnership will fast-track Miprojet’s development of its AI-powered platform, amplify user acquisition efforts, and help establish a revolving fund aimed at co-financing 1,000 high-impact projects. The collaboration is set to significantly shorten Miprojet’s path to market leadership in West Africa and beyond.
Executive Quotes
Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said:
“Miprojet addresses a critical gap in Africa’s startup ecosystem by providing structured, secure, and scalable project financing solutions. Their innovative approach aligns perfectly with FasterCapital’s mission to empower high-potential startups globally. We are excited to support Miprojet through LaunchUp and help unlock the immense entrepreneurial talent across Francophone Africa.”
Dr. Marcel Konan, Founder & CEO of Miprojet, commented:
“Partnering with FasterCapital marks a pivotal milestone for Miprojet. Their global expertise and resources will accelerate our vision to become the pan-African leader in project engineering and ethical matchmaking. Together, we will empower millions of young entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into impactful realities.”
Growth Trajectory & Future Plans
In the coming 12 months, Miprojet plans to fully launch its AI-powered dashboard, expand its cooperative model, and scale user acquisition campaigns across Francophone Africa. The startup aims to structure 10,000 projects within five years and establish a revolving fund of approximately $8 million USD to co-finance high-impact initiatives. The $500,000 funding sought through this partnership will catalyze these milestones, positioning Miprojet as a key driver of sustainable economic development in the region.
About Miprojet
Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Bingerville, Côte d’Ivoire, Miprojet is a digital platform dedicated to structuring, financing, and monitoring projects led by young entrepreneurs in Francophone Africa. Leveraging international standards and AI technology, Miprojet bridges the gap between project holders and investors to foster sustainable growth and innovation. Learn more at www.ivoireprojet.com.
About FasterCapital
FasterCapital is a global startup accelerator and venture capital firm that supports early-stage technology companies through its LaunchUp program. With a strong track record of selecting high-potential startups, FasterCapital provides mentorship, technical development, and capital-raising assistance to accelerate growth and market entry.