Fastercapital Backs M&S Computer & It Solutions To Accelerate Campus-Focused Print & It Startup
Katsina, Nigeria & Dubai, UAE - Oct 31, 2025
M & S Computers and FasterCapital today announced a strategic partnership through the Equitypilot program to accelerate M&S’s expansion of campus-focused printing, typesetting and IT repair services across northern Nigeria, leveraging FasterCapital’s mentorship, network and growth capital.
Market opportunity & problem statement
The print and small‑business IT services market in Nigeria is expanding with rising university enrollment, SMB digitization and greater demand for quality print and document services. Yet local markets suffer from inconsistent quality, unreliable power, and fragmented service providers. M&S targets a white space serving universities, construction firms and small offices with standardized, reliable output addressing unmet needs for professional typesetting, calendar production, invitation cards, photocopying, binding, laminating and basic IT support.
Startup solution & differentiation
M&S delivers end‑to‑end print and document services colocated at Al‑Qalam University’s New Shop No.1 cafeteria to serve students, faculty and nearby offices. The company combines quality digital typesetting, calibrated printing workflows, and on‑site IT diagnostics and software installation to reduce turnaround times and reprint rates. M&S’s value proposition includes consistent color fidelity, durable binding and laminated finishes, and campus convenience. Short‑term targets include building a verified customer base (150 customers in year one) and piloting calendar and invitation runs for institutional clients.
FasterCapital partnership value
Through the Equitypilot program, FasterCapital will provide M&S with a tailored acceleration package: business model refinement, digital go‑to‑market support, access to capital networks and investor readiness coaching. FasterCapital’s selective criteria prioritize startups with clear product‑market fit, scalable unit economics and founder commitment — a validation of M&S’s local traction and founder expertise. The collaboration aims to shorten go‑to‑market timelines and prepare M&S for a seed round within 9–12 months.
Executive quotes
“Hesham Zreik, Founding Partner at FasterCapital, said: “M&S represents the kind of founder‑led, service‑oriented startup that benefits greatly from structured acceleration. Their focus on operational quality and campus distribution addresses a tangible gap in the market. FasterCapital will bring capital, network access and commercialization expertise to help M&S scale responsibly.”
Muttaka Sani Katsina, Founder & CEO of M&S COMPUTER & IT SOLUTIONS, said: “Partnering with FasterCapital validates our mission to professionalize print and IT services in Katsina. Equitypilot’s mentorship and funding roadmap will let us invest in power‑resilient equipment, hire skilled technicians, and expand services to neighboring campuses and firms.”
Growth trajectory & future plans
Over the next 12 months M&S will deploy upgraded printers, a backup power generation set, and a customer management system to improve turnaround and retention. The company plans to expand from a single campus hub to three regional service points in 24 months and commence a seed raise to finance equipment and working capital. Long‑term, M&S aims to become the region’s leading academic and SME print‑IT services platform.
About M&S COMPUTER & IT SOLUTIONS
M&S COMPUTER & IT SOLUTIONS is a Katsina‑based provider of printing, typesetting, binding, laminating, photocopying, calendar production and IT repair services founded to deliver consistent, professional document and IT solutions to students, schools and local businesses.
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.