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FasterCapital adds Addolina Ventures to EquityPilot to address community access to essentials

Ghana & Dubai, UAE — 08 Mar 2026 

Lead FasterCapital has selected Addolina Ventures to join EquityPilot, partnering to help the mobile provision startup scale its doorstep grocery service and refine execution toward customer-facing milestones. The collaboration is designed to accelerate Addolina Ventures’ operational readiness and community rollout through hands-on program support.

Nut graf FasterCapital and EquityPilot will concentrate the first 30–60 days on operational execution, refining go-to-market priorities, and strengthening customer-facing materials. This initial phase aims to set clear milestones for Addolina Ventures’ mobile provision expansion that editors can reference.

Many families face barriers to accessing fresh, affordable food due to time constraints, crowded stores, or limited local retail options. These dynamics create a demand for convenient, trustworthy provisioning solutions that bring quality goods directly to neighborhoods. Addolina Ventures’ mobile shop model is positioned to respond to that local need by combining on-the-ground service with digital ordering.

What the Startup Delivers? 

Addolina Ventures operates a mobile provision store bringing essential food items and household staples to customers’ doorsteps. The business pairs locally sourced products with a user-friendly web and app interface, flexible delivery options (including subscriptions), and community engagement initiatives designed to tailor inventory and service to neighborhood preferences.

Why Now? 

Shifts toward digital convenience, heightened sensitivity to in-person exposure, and renewed interest in supporting local supply chains have created an opening for community-focused provisioning models. Addolina Ventures aims to meet immediate neighborhood needs while offering a human-centered alternative to large digital platforms.

What FasterCapital Will Provide? 

- Hands-on execution support to clarify near-term priorities and operational processes - Guidance to improve customer-facing materials and the online ordering experience - Connections to mentors and ecosystem stakeholders relevant to local logistics and retail - Fundraising readiness coaching and feedback on investor materials (no funding guarantees)

First 30–60 Days

During the initial program period, FasterCapital and Addolina Ventures will focus on operational playbooks for the mobile unit, route optimization, and customer onboarding flows. Workstreams include refining inventory mixes to match community preferences, improving the website/app ordering path, and preparing concise investor-facing materials to support future fundraising conversations.

Leadership Comment

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support Addolina Ventures through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’” 

90-Day Outlook

Over the next 90 days, Addolina Ventures plans to pilot refined delivery routes, expand scheduled mobile-shop stops in target neighborhoods, and measure customer retention on subscription offerings. The team will report progress on operational KPIs and iterate inventory and service based on direct community feedback.

About Addolina Ventures

Addolina Ventures exists to bridge the gap between communities and essential provisions by delivering fresh, affordable food and household staples directly to customers’ doorsteps. The company combines a mobile retail unit with a digital ordering experience, community engagement, and locally sourced products to simplify grocery access and support regional suppliers.

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital works with founders to turn plans into execution through structured milestones, hands-on support, and guidance that improves fundraising readiness. With programs including EquityPilot, FasterCapital helps startups sharpen positioning, validate priorities, and connect with relevant ecosystem stakeholders. 

Fastercapital Adds Shefa Zoe To Equitypilot To Address Urgent Short‑Term Staffing Gaps

Durban, South Africa & Dubai, UAE — March 08, 2026

Lead Fastercapital Is Supporting Shefa Zoe, The Special Personnel Relief Services Platform From Shefa Zoey Holding, Through Its Equitypilot Program To Help The Team Move From Concept To Measurable Execution And Employer Adoption. Fastercapital’s Engagement Will Focus On Refining The Product, Operational Readiness, And Early Employer Integrations.

Nut Graf Fastercapital’s Equitypilot Will Concentrate On The First 30–60 Days Of Product Execution For Shefa Zoe, Including Design Refinements, Employer Onboarding Pilots, And Technical Integrations To Validate Immediate-Use Scenarios.

Why It Matters?

South Africa Faces Very High Unemployment And Unpredictable Short‑Term Staffing Needs Across Security, Healthcare, Retail And Facilities. Employers Lose Productivity When Last‑Minute Absences Occur And Current Staffing Channels Are Slow Or Administratively Heavy. Shefa Zoe Aims To Make Temporary Replacements Discoverable And Bookable In Under An Hour, Addressing Both Employer Operational Risk And Access To Immediate Work For Jobseekers.

What The Startup Delivers?

Solution Overview Shefa Zoe Is A Mobile And Web Platform Designed To Connect Vetted, Psira‑Accredited Security Personnel, Nursing Staff And General Labourers With Employers And Households In A Short‑Notice Timeframe. Key Features Being Developed And Tested Include: - Role‑Based Vetting And Digital Cvs With On‑Shift Performance Reviews - Radius‑Based Job Alerts And Rapid Acceptance Flow For Relief Staff - Employer Dashboard For Instant Requests And Provisional Invoicing - Basic On‑Platform Assessments For Readiness Before Dispatch

Why Now?

Timing Recent Labour Market Volatility And Recurring Operational Disruptions Create Demand For Rapid Temporary Staffing. An App That Reduces Paperwork, Shortens Response Time, And Tracks On‑Shift Performance Addresses A Clear, Immediate Need For Organisations That Cannot Afford Skill Gaps Or Unstaffed Shifts.

What Fastercapital Will Provide?

Fastercapital Support Scope - Hands‑On Execution Support To Refine Shefa Zoe’ Product Roadmap And Prioritise Employer Pilot Features - Fundraising Readiness Guidance And Pitch Refinement (No Funding Guarantee Implied) - Introductions To Relevant Ecosystem Stakeholders, Mentors And Potential Early Adopters - Operational Advice On Compliance, Billing Flows And Performance Tracking - Practical Assistance In Preparing Materials For Employer Due Diligence

Program Plan (First 30–60 Days)

Initial Work Plan - Product: Iterate On Onboarding Flows, Alerting Logic And The Digital Cv/Performance Review Sections.

- Employer Pilots: Deploy Controlled Pilot Requests With A Small Set Of Employers To Validate Response Time And Acceptance Flow.

- Operations: Set Up Provisional Invoicing And Payment Hold Procedures, And A Basic Emergency Transport Plan For Dispatched Staff.

- Data & Metrics: Define The Key Operational Metrics For Daily Monitoring (Response Time, Arrival Time, Booking Completion, Satisfaction).

Leadership Comment

“Hesham Zreik, Founder And Ceo Of Fastercapital, Said: ‘We’re Excited To Support Shefa Zoe Through Equitypilot. Our Team Will Focus On Execution Milestones And Connecting The Startup With The Right Ecosystem Stakeholders.’”

Founder / Team Shefa Zoey Holding Established Shefa Zoe To Use Tech And Innovation To Tackle Unemployment And Provide Transparent Access To Short‑Term Work. The Platform Targets Security Officers, Nurses And General Labourers And Is Designed To Minimise Administrative Burden For Employers While Tracking On‑Shift Performance For Workers’ Digital Records. The Team Will Work With Fastercapital On Employer Outreach And Pilot Operations.

Next 90 Days

90‑Day Outlook Over The Next Three Months Shefa Zoe And Fastercapital Will Complete An Employer Pilot Cohort, Refine The App’s Critical Flows Based On Real‑World Feedback, And Produce An Investor‑Ready Package That Outlines Operational Metrics And Next‑Stage Needs. The Focus Will Be Practical Execution Rather Than Speculative Claims Of Future Outcomes.

About Shefa Zoe

Shefa Zoe (Special Personnel Relief Services) Is A Mobile And Web Service From Shefa Zoey Holding That Connects Vetted, On‑Demand Temporary Staff With Employers And Households. Shefa Zoe Is Built To Provide Fast Replacements For Absent Workers, Reduce Hr Admin, And Offer Transparent, Merit‑Based Access To Short‑Term Work For Jobseekers.

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.

FasterCapital adds Wormscope to EquityPilot to address endoscopy access

Iraq & Dubai, UAE — 08 Mar 2026

Lead FasterCapital has accepted Wormscope into its EquityPilot program, supporting the development and early execution plan for two medical devices Wormscope and the Portable Diagnostic Wormscope (PDW) designed to expand access to less-invasive endoscopic screening and diagnostics. The startup’s work focuses on making endoscopy-style exams simpler, lower-risk, and more accessible in clinical and outpatient settings.

Nut graf FasterCapital’s EquityPilot will concentrate on execution milestones during the first 30–60 days, aligning product definition, regulatory planning, and manufacturer engagement to move WORMSCOPE toward manufacturable prototypes and pilot clinical testing.

Why It Matters?

Endoscopy remains a critical diagnostic tool, but cost, logistics, and patient comfort limit access in many settings. Innovations that reduce procedural complexity and enable wider distribution of diagnostic devices can help clinics offer more frequent, earlier screening and potentially improve patient follow-up rates.

What the Startup Delivers?

Solution Overview WORMSCOPE is an electronic endoscopy alternative designed to be compact, lower-risk for patients, and less dependent on complex sterilization workflows. The Portable Diagnostic Wormscope (PDW) is a consumer-oriented diagnostic device intended to be simple to use with AI-assisted analysis for preliminary screening. Both products are described by the inventor as designed to support remote or online procedures and AI-enabled self-guidance features.

Why Now?

Timing Advances in miniaturized imaging, mobile connectivity, and AI-assisted interpretation make this an opportune moment to pursue devices that shift some diagnostic activity outside traditional endoscopy suites. Manufacturers have expressed interest in producing new single-use and lower-maintenance devices, contingent on development funding and regulatory planning.

What FasterCapital Will Provide?

FasterCapital Support Scope

- Hands-on execution support focused on early milestones and manufacturability

- Guidance on regulatory and clinical planning pathways appropriate for medical devices

- Introductions to manufacturing partners and supply-chain advisors in relevant regions

- Assistance refining go-to-market positioning and investor-facing materials

First 30–60 Days Program Plan

In the opening weeks, the team will validate technical requirements, document regulatory strategy options, and engage with potential manufacturers to define prototype specifications. FasterCapital and the founder will jointly prioritize clinical use cases, refine product requirements, and prepare materials needed for early-stage partner conversations.

Leadership Comment

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support WORMSCOPE through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’” 

Founder Quote

Dr. Mohammed Hamid Al-sabawi, inventor of WORMSCOPE and PDW, said: “These devices are designed to broaden access to diagnostic endoscopy tools by minimizing patient discomfort and simplifying sterilization and maintenance. We welcome FasterCapital’s execution-focused approach to help translate the designs into manufacturable products.”

Next 90 Days

90-Day Outlook Over the next three months the work will center on completing a manufacturable prototype spec, initiating regulatory pathway conversations, and lining up pilot manufacturing quotes. The goal is to emerge with clear next-stage development milestones and a prioritized plan for pilot clinical validation.

About Wormscope

Wormscope and the Portable Diagnostic Wormscope (PDW) are device concepts developed by Dr. Mohammed Al-sabawi, aimed at delivering less-invasive, lower-complexity endoscopic imaging and AI-assisted screening. The devices are described as intended to reduce procedural barriers in hospitals and outpatient clinics and to support remote or self-guided screening workflows, subject to clinical validation and regulatory approvals.

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.

Upifyme to expand career guidance through FasterCapital’s EquityPilot

United States & Dubai, UAE —  07 Mar 2026

Millions of students and employees struggle to identify their strengths and align education and careers for long-term success. Low workplace engagement, frequent major changes among college students, and a large share of degree holders working in roles that do not require a college degree point to a persistent mismatch between talent and opportunity. Upifyme addresses this gap with a research-driven, technology-first approach to personal discovery and career planning for users in the US and India.

What the Startup Delivers?

UpifyMe offers an end-to-end, gamified platform that combines adaptive games, immersive animations, and advanced ML models to surface users’ interests, behaviors, and aptitudes. The product suite includes career exploration modules, research-backed outlooks and improvement recommendations, and personalized school-selection guidance to help users choose education paths that support target careers. The platform also supports 1:1 expert calls and community features that bridge exploration to actionable outcomes.

Competitive landscape

Upifyme positions itself as a holistic alternative to point solutions. Standard psychometric assessments focus narrowly on aptitude; niche platforms or college-advice sites may cover interests or majors without dynamic career forecasting. Upifyme’s combination of immersive discovery, ML-driven career mapping, and school recommendations differentiates it in a fragmented market of career-advice and assessment tools.

Founder background

Founded by Uday Rana (Founder & CEO), Upifyme’s leadership brings product, operations, research, and game-development experience. The founding team includes experienced researchers and technologists with backgrounds in product management, animation, and education research, supported by design and marketing specialists focused on scalable user acquisition across two primary geographies.

Why Now?

Demand for actionable career guidance is acute: a substantial portion of workers and students change course or remain mismatched between education and employment. Upifyme targets an estimated combined user base of ~100 million in the US and India and a total addressable market estimated at $10B with an average revenue per user of $100. The timing aligns with growing adoption of digital, personalized education tools and increased institutional interest in outcomes-driven student advising.

Program Plan (first 30–60 days)

Through EquityPilot, FasterCapital will work with Upifyme on go-to-market optimization, performance marketing experiments across ASO/SEO and paid channels, enhancement of the expert-call product, and technical improvements to the ML profile engine. Initial milestones include refining the 1M-impressions funnel model, running pilot B2B school subscription outreach, and deploying key product features that support monetization.

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support Upifyme through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’”

Next 90 Days

Upifyme will prioritize user-acquisition experiments in the US and India, launch school-subscription pilots, integrate expert-call workflows, and iterate on ML-driven personalization to improve conversion and retention metrics. FasterCapital will provide mentorship, go-to-market support, and introductions to partners and potential investors.

About Upifyme

Upifyme delivers an immersive, research-backed platform for personal discovery, career exploration, and school selection. Using adaptive games, animations, and machine learning, Upifyme helps students and early-career users align education choices with career outcomes to increase long-term success and fulfillment.

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.

FasterCapital backs Rev. Yapi Sylvain Gnangoran’s tomato farm through EquityPilot

Agboville, Ivory Coast & Dubai, UAE — 07 Mar 2026 

FasterCapital today announced it will work with Reverend Yapi Sylvain Gnangoran’s intensive tomato production project through EquityPilot, targeting production scale-up and operational readiness for market contracts with agro-industrial buyers and resellers. The collaboration pairs FasterCapital’s execution-focused program with a locally adapted soilless cultivation model designed to increase yield and provide year-round fresh tomatoes.

Nut graf FasterCapital and EquityPilot will concentrate on execution milestones and practical operational planning during the first 30–60 days, focusing on translating the farm’s technical and commercial plan into prioritized, verifiable activities for market introduction and early revenue generation.

Côte d’Ivoire faces a persistent vegetable supply gap that drives seasonal shortages and import dependence. The tomato project aims to address that gap by deploying modern soilless (hydroponic) cultivation on two hectares in Agboville, producing a targeted annual output to supply local fresh-market buyers and agro-industrial processors. The market backdrop includes seasonal price spikes and a reliance on imported tomato products.

What the Startup Delivers? 

Excel And Impact Agro develops a modern agricultural farm for intensive tomato production using soilless substrate and drip irrigation. Key features include year-round cycles, high-yield varieties (SHANTY F1, SUMO, LINDO F1, PADMA F1), and an operations model designed to deliver fresh tomatoes directly to agro-processors and resellers. The promoter projects high productivity versus traditional open-field methods and anticipates creating permanent local jobs.

Why Now? 

Timing With national policy focus on lowering food costs and reducing import dependency, now is an opportune moment to scale domestic vegetable production. The technique proposed is locally mastered and targets periods of historical shortage, improving supply stability during peak-price months.

What FasterCapital Will Provide? 

FasterCapital Support Scope - Execution planning and milestone sequencing to move from feasibility to operational launch - Fundraising readiness guidance and refinement of pitch materials (no funding guaranteed) - Connections to relevant ecosystem stakeholders to explore market and supply chain introductions - Operational advisory on scaling production cycles and workforce deployment

First 30–60 Days Program Plan

During the initial 30–60 days, FasterCapital and the project team will map immediate operational priorities: finalize production schedules, validate supply-of-substrate logistics, refine cost and working-capital needs, and prepare buyer outreach materials. The effort will produce a focused 60-day action plan with clear owners and measurable checkpoints.

Leadership Comment

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support Reverend REV. Yapi Sylvain Gnangoran through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’” 

Next 90 Days

Near-Term Roadmap Over the following 90 days, the team plans to complete site fit-out, establish substrate and fertilizer supply lines, recruit and train core staff, begin first transplanting and irrigation commissioning, and initiate buyer engagement for offtake conversations. Outputs will include a validated production timetable and an updated financial run-rate reflecting early-cycle yields.

About the Startup

Rev. Yapi Sylvain Gnangoran’s project is a planned two-hectare intensive tomato farm in Agboville deploying soilless cultivation and drip irrigation to increase yields and provide year-round fresh tomatoes. The model emphasizes higher productivity per hectare, local substrate sourcing, and supply to agro-industrial buyers and resellers, with projected job creation and local economic benefit.

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital works with founders to turn plans into execution through structured milestones, hands-on support, and guidance that improves fundraising readiness. With programs including EquityPilot, FasterCapital helps startups sharpen positioning, validate priorities, and connect with relevant ecosystem stakeholders. 

Ahead Of Time Productions and FasterCapital to focus on localization and engagement via EquityPilot

Yaoundé, Cameroon & Dubai, UAE — 07 Mar 2025

FasterCapital has welcomed Ahead of Time Productions, an inclusive Pan‑African educational platform developed by Ahead of Time Productions (ATP), into its EquityPilot program to help the startup accelerate product localization, user engagement testing, and go‑to‑market readiness. The collaboration pairs FasterCapital’s execution-focused support with Ahead Of Time Productions's quiz‑based learning model spanning primary to lifelong education.

Nut graf FasterCapital, through EquityPilot, will concentrate on product localization, go‑to‑market testing, and early operational milestones during the first 30–60 days to help Ahead Of Time Productions's refine its offering for diverse African learning contexts.

Why It Matters? 

Africa’s digital education demand is growing as mobile penetration and AI adoption rise, yet many available solutions are not adapted to local curricula, languages, or connectivity realities. Ahead Of Time Productions's aims to fill that gap by delivering hyper‑localized, low‑friction learning experiences designed for daily routines and broad accessibility across ages and social groups.

What the Startup Delivers?

Solution Overview Ahead Of Time Productions's is a freemium mobile app and complementary e‑learning ecosystem that uses quiz-driven micro‑learning, adaptive algorithms, and a teacher engagement model to improve retention and motivation. Offerings include curriculum-aligned quizzes, health and life‑skills series, a web radio, and a website for resource simplification and intercultural dialogue. Premium tiers provide exam prep, analytics, and certificates.

Why Now?

Timing The convergence of rising smartphone access, unmet localized content needs in Francophone and other African markets, and rapid AI tool availability creates an opening for solutions that are low‑data, culturally relevant, and habit‑forming. Ahead Of Time Productions's freemium + premium model is designed to build daily learning habits that support retention and long‑term monetization.

What FasterCapital Will Provide?

FasterCapital Support Scope - Execution guidance to refine Ahead Of Time Productions's immediate product and go‑to‑market priorities - Mentoring and connections to regional education and tech ecosystem stakeholders - Support for fundraising readiness and investor materials (no funding guarantee) - Operational advice around user acquisition strategies and teacher engagement

Program Plan First 30–60 Days

The initial work plan will focus on localization of core modules, rapid user testing in target regions, analytics setup to measure engagement, and refinement of premium features based on early feedback. FasterCapital and Ahead Of Time Productions will prioritize low‑data experiences and teacher-facing adoption pathways.

Leadership Comment

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support Ahead of Time Productions through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’”

Next 90 Days

Upcoming Milestones Over the next quarter, the partnership will run pilot deployments for curriculum modules, collect teacher and student feedback, iterate on retention mechanics, and prepare materials for follow‑on partnerships and licensing conversations.

About Ahead Of Time Productions

Ahead Of Time Productions is an inclusive Pan‑African educational initiative created by Ahead of Time Productions (ATP). It delivers quiz‑based learning from primary school through lifelong learning, with localized content, health and life‑skills modules, and a freemium model designed to embed daily learning habits and expand educational opportunity across African markets.

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.

FasterCapital backs EasyBusy App through EquityPilot to tackle contractor inefficiencies

Fiji & Dubai, UAE — 06 Mar 2026

FasterCapital has selected EasyBusy App for its EquityPilot program, linking the startup with hands-on execution support focused in the first 30–60 days on product engineering, contractor onboarding, and regional operations scale-up. FasterCapital’s involvement is designed to help EasyBusy App accelerate development of a trust-first, multilingual contractor marketplace tailored for the GCC.

Nut graf FasterCapital’s EquityPilot will concentrate on execution milestones during the first 30–60 days, working with EasyBusy App to prioritize product features, operational readiness, and contractor verification workflows.

Why It Matters?

Across the GCC, on-demand contractor and home-services segments face persistent pain points difficult discovery, manual scheduling, high no-show rates, fragmented communication, and inconsistent compliance across cities and regulators. These frictions increase transaction costs for consumers and make it harder for reliable contractors to scale across emirates and countries. A regionally localized, trust-focused platform aims to reduce these inefficiencies and improve service reliability.

What the Startup Delivers?

Solution Overview EasyBusy App is a trust-first, multilingual contractor platform designed for the GCC. The product focuses on verified contractor profiles, escrow-style payment flows and dispute mediation, multilingual support for contractor–customer communication, and a centralized digital workflow to replace fragmented channels such as calls, messaging apps, and paper invoices. The platform targets trades including MEP, handyman services, and cleaning, and is built to address city-by-city compliance requirements across the region.

Why Now?

Timing Regulatory and consumer expectations for service reliability and documented compliance are increasing across GCC markets. Simultaneously, mobile-first adoption and partner payments infrastructure in regional hubs such as Dubai and Riyadh create an opening for localized marketplaces that emphasize verification, dispute resolution, and a multilingual experience.

How FasterCapital Will Provide?

- Hands-on product and engineering guidance to refine core features and launch native mobile workflows - Support for contractor onboarding strategies and verification processes to build a trust-first network - Assistance in integrating payments and KYC flows and preparing materials for partner conversations - Operational advising for regional rollout, including multi-city compliance practices and support models

Program Plan First 30–60 Days

EasyBusy App and FasterCapital will prioritize a sprint-based plan concentrating on native app stability and payments integration, contractor verification workflows, and building initial regional operations playbooks. The period will include technical milestones, process definitions for onboarding contractors, and attention to multilingual customer experience and support.

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support EasyBusy App through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’

Next 90 Days

Near-Term Roadmap Over the next 90 days EasyBusy App plans to complete core product engineering items, begin contractor onboarding in target cities, run early pilot jobs to validate workflows, and iterate on verification and payments processes based on pilot feedback. FasterCapital will continue to work with the team on operational readiness and introductions to relevant ecosystem partners.

About EasyBusy App

EasyBusy App Founded by Mohammed Shamir Sharukh Khan, is a marketplace designed to make hiring contractors in the GCC easier, safer, and more transparent. The platform focuses on verified contractors, escrow-like payment handling, multilingual support, and digital workflows to replace fragmented communications and paper processes. EasyBusy App targets service verticals including MEP, handyman, and cleaning services and is built for regional regulatory and language diversity.

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.

FasterCapital backs qOtimp through EquityPilot to advance quantum finance

Singapore & Dubai, UAE — March 05, 2026  

FasterCapital has selected qOtimp, a Singapore-based fintech focused on quantum-powered options pricing and portfolio optimization, to join the EquityPilot program. The collaboration aims to refine qOtimp’s go-to-market integration for institutional APIs and consumer-facing web and mobile tools designed to deliver more accurate, faster insights for options and portfolio construction.

Nut graf FasterCapital and EquityPilot will focus the first 30–60 days on validating technical integration points and product-market fit for qOtimp’s combined options-pricing and portfolio-optimization workflow. The immediate work will center on pilot integrations with institutional workflows and building the API layer for trading platforms.

Why It Matters? 

Financial institutions and investment platforms are under rising pressure to improve pricing accuracy and rebalancing efficiency for derivatives and portfolios. Traditional Monte Carlo and closed-form approaches can be computationally slow or limited for complex instruments. qOtimp aims to apply quantum-inspired and quantum-executable algorithms to reduce compute time and improve scenario analysis for both institutional and retail users.

What the Startup Delivers? 

Product Snapshot qOtimp offers a quantum-driven options pricing engine alternative to classical Monte Carlo and Black–Scholes methods, and a portfolio-optimization tool that produces near-optimal allocations across selected assets. The stack is intended to be API-ready for banks and trading platforms and to power consumer mobile and web apps that surface scenarios, Sharpe-like assessments, and option valuations for portfolio holdings.

Why Now? 

Timing Interest from banks, fintechs, and research groups in quantum-assisted financial analytics has increased as algorithmic approaches mature and cloud-accessible quantum simulators become practical for development. qOtimp is positioning its solution to operate today on simulators and early hardware, while designing for portability to emerging quantum backends.

What FasterCapital Will Provide? 

- Hands-on execution support to refine product milestones and developer workflows - Guidance on API design and pilot integration with institutional systems - Fundraising readiness advice and pitch refinement support - Connections to relevant ecosystem stakeholders, mentors, and potential pilot partners

Execution Plan First 30–60 Days

FasterCapital and qOtimp will validate the end-to-end flow that pairs optimized portfolio allocations with corresponding options prices, prioritize API endpoints for institutional pilots, and focus on data and scenario validation. The team will also refine messaging for B2B APIs and the consumer subscription proposition.

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support qOtimp through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’ 

Founder Note qOtimp, founded by M Pandurangan, is developing an integrated offering that combines quantum-based options pricing with portfolio optimization to reduce rebalancing costs, improve risk assessment, and make institutional-grade analytics more accessible to retail platforms.

Next 90 Days

Upcoming Milestones qOtimp will pursue pilot conversations with targeted hedge funds and trading platforms, deliver a prioritized API specification, and launch a closed beta of the integrated mobile/web experience to selected users. The work will feed back into product improvements and investor and partner outreach.

About qOtimp

qOtimp (Quantum Options & Portfolio Optimization) is a fintech startup based in Singapore building quantum-driven financial analytics for options pricing and portfolio optimization. The company is focused on delivering accurate pricing for complex derivatives and near-optimal allocation scenarios via APIs and consumer apps that aim to bridge institutional analytics and retail accessibility.

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital works with founders to turn plans into execution through structured milestones, hands-on support, and guidance that improves fundraising readiness. With programs including EquityPilot, FasterCapital helps startups sharpen positioning, validate priorities, and connect with relevant ecosystem stakeholders. Learn more at FasterCapital.

Jlc Industry Of Tomato Paste Sarl U joins FasterCapital’s EquityPilot to scale tomato concentrate production

Lome, Togo & Dubai, UAE — Mar 05, 2026

Demand for shelf-stable, locally produced tomato concentrate is rising across West Africa as processors and retailers seek reliable supply chains and reduced import dependence. Jlc Industry Of Tomato Paste Sarl U aims to address seasonal volatility in fresh tomato supply and inadequate local processing capacity by establishing a dedicated unit to transform fresh tomatoes into concentrated paste for retail and industrial customers.

What the Startup Delivers?

JLC Industry Of Tomato Paste Sarl U, led by founder Mensah Selom Adjete Fulbert. Fulbert, will design, install, and operate a production line for concentrated tomato paste covering procurement of fresh tomatoes, heat-based concentration, quality control, and packaging for both consumer and B2B markets. The venture targets consistent product quality, improved shelf life, and reduced post-harvest losses for local growers through aggregation and contract farming relationships.

Why Now?

Regional supply chains and rising consumer demand favor locally produced tomato paste to replace costly imports. Advances in small-to-medium-scale processing equipment, combined with growing interest from regional distributors, create a timely opportunity to capture underserved market segments and support local agricultural value chains.

Program Plan (first 30–60 days)

Through the EquityPilot program, FasterCapital will work with JLC INDUSTRY OF TOMATO PASTE SARL U to: - Finalize a phased execution plan for plant setup and commissioning. - Validate the sourcing strategy and initial supplier agreements with local tomato growers. - Strengthen commercial materials (pitch, sales, and quality assurance documentation) to engage early buyers. - Define measurable milestones for equipment procurement, staffing, and first production run.

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support JLC INDUSTRY OF TOMATO PASTE SARL U through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’

Founder background

Founder MENSAH Selom A. Fulbert brings project-level planning for agro-processing and an understanding of local tomato production dynamics. The founder’s experience informs the project’s emphasis on farmer aggregation and quality-driven processing.

Ecosystem relevance

The initiative aligns with regional goals to strengthen food processing capacity, reduce post-harvest loss, and create upstream demand for smallholder tomato producers contributing to local jobs and value retention.

Next 90 Days

Jlc Industry Of Tomato Paste Sarl U and FasterCapital will prioritize selecting a site, securing equipment quotes, signing initial grower agreements, and engaging potential first customers. The program will monitor progress against defined execution milestones to prepare the startup for follow-on investor engagement and commercial launch.

About Jlc Industry Of Tomato Paste Sarl U

Jlc Industry Of Tomato Paste Sarl U (Founder: MENSAH Selom A. Fulbert) is a Togo-based startup focused on the production, transformation, and commercialization of concentrated tomato paste. The company’s mission is to improve supply stability, reduce losses, and deliver consistent-quality tomato concentrate to regional markets.

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.

Fastercapital Welcomes Naoras To Equitypilot To Accelerate Iso And Certification Services

Algeria & Dubai, UAE— 05 Mar 2026

As North African Economies Diversify And Regulatory Requirements Tighten Across Industry Sectors, Demand For Accredited Certification And Management-System Services Is Growing. Certification Bodies That Can Deliver Iso-Conformant Auditing, Assessment And Certification Services Locally While Aligning With International Standards Are Increasingly Important For Public- And Private-Sector Organizations Seeking Market Access, Compliance And Operational Resilience.

What The Startup Delivers?

NAORAS (North Africa Organization For Registration, Audit And Systems), Founded By Lotfi Zaboub, Is Positioning Itself As An Algeria-Based Certification And Conformity Assessment Organization Delivering Iso 9001, Iso 14001, Iso 45001, Iso 27001, Iso/Iec 17025 And Iso 50001 Services. The Startup Combines Consulting, Audit And Certification Workflows With A Focus On Serving Public Enterprises, Private Industry And Laboratories Across Multiple Economic Sectors.

Why Now?

Regulatory Reform And Economic Diversification Efforts In The Region Are Increasing Institutional Demand For Accredited Quality, Safety And Environmental Management Services. Local Capacity Gaps And An Underserved Market Present An Opening For A Professional Certification Provider That Combines International-Standard Processes With In-Country Presence And Sectoral Expertise.

Program Plan (First 30–60 Days)

Through Equitypilot, Naoras Will Work With Fastercapital’s Team To: - Finalize Governance And Compliance Documentation Required For Accreditation Readiness. - Strengthen Go-To-Market Materials For Key Buyer Segments (State Enterprises, Large Private Groups, Laboratories). - Map Initial Auditor Recruitment And Training Plans To Support Iso 17021 And Iso/Iec 17025 Accreditation Objectives. This Engagement Focuses On Execution Milestones And Market-Readiness Activities; Participation Does Not Constitute A Funding Commitment.

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik, Founder And Ceo Of Fastercapital, Said: ‘We’re Excited To Support Naoras Through Equitypilot. Our Team Will Focus On Execution Milestones And Connecting The Startup With The Right Ecosystem Stakeholders.’

Founder Background

Lotfi Zaboub, Naoras Founder, Brings Over A Decade Of Multidisciplinary Professional Experience Across Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Energy, It, Healthcare Management Systems And Laboratory Services. His Team Emphasizes Building Local Expertise And Recruiting Auditors And Consultants Able To Operate Across Algeria And The Broader North Africa Region.

Funding Readiness Note

Naoras Is Advancing Accreditation Readiness, Operational Planning And Investor Outreach. Through Equitypilot Fastercapital Will Assist With Investor-Facing Materials, Financial Modeling Templates And Introduction Support To Regional And International Capital Sources.

Next 90 Days

Naoras And Fastercapital Will Prioritize Accreditation Documentation, Pilot Audits With Early Clients, Recruitment Of Certified Auditors, And Outreach To Prospective Anchor Clients In Algeria. Progress Will Be Measured Against Milestone Checklists For Accreditation Readiness And Early Commercial Engagements.

About Naoras

Naoras (North Africa Organization For Registration, Audit And Systems) Is An Algerian Certification Body Delivering Management-System Certification, Audit And Consulting Services Across Multiple Iso Families. Naoras Focuses On Compliance, Operational Excellence And Capacity Building For Organizations In North Africa.

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.

FasterCapital supports Dimu Paypoint’s agent-network rollout in EquityPilot

Lilongwe, Malawi & Dubai, UAE — 04 Mar 2026

Lead FasterCapital has selected Dimu Paypoint to join its EquityPilot program, supporting the startup’s plan to expand low-cost, agent-based payment and cash-in/cash-out services across Malawi. The engagement is designed to help Dimu Paypoint accelerate infrastructure deployment and merchant onboarding while improving access to basic payment services for underserved communities.

Nut graf FasterCapital and EquityPilot will focus the first 30–60 days on execution milestones that strengthen Dimu Paypoint’s agent network, payment routing, and bill-pay integrations to enable broader access to formal financial services across targeted districts.

Why It Matters? 

Malawi faces persistent gaps in formal financial access: a significant share of the population lacks reliable banking services and access to equipment that enables simple money transfer and bill payment. Digital payments represent growing activity, yet many citizens remain unbanked or underbanked and rely on informal channels for payments and transfers. Increasing accessible on-the-ground payment options aims to reduce friction for everyday transactions such as utility bills, school fees, and remittances.

What the Startup Delivers

Solution Overview Dimu Paypoint is developing a distributed agent kiosk network and independent service points to provide cash-in/cash-out, bill payments (electricity, water, phone, city rates, examination fees), money transfers, subscription and ticket purchases, and account deposit/withdrawal services for local consumers and small merchants. The service is intended to operate from shops, market stalls, petrol stations, and community centers to meet people where they shop and work.

Why Now? 

Timing Mobile money adoption and digital payments are increasing regionally, but equipment penetration and agent reach remain limited in Malawi. The startup’s agent-first model aims to address a practical bottleneck limiting bankability for many residents by placing transaction-enabled points in everyday locations.

What FasterCapital Will Provide? 

FasterCapital Support Scope - Hands-on execution guidance to prioritize and sequence near-term deployment milestones - Operational and product advice to scale agent on-boarding and kiosk placement - Assistance refining go-to-market messaging and merchant incentives - Connections to relevant ecosystem stakeholders and technical advisors

Program Plan First 30–60 Days

FasterCapital and Dimu Paypoint plan to prioritize agent recruitment criteria, deploy pilot kiosks in selected districts, finalize payment routing integrations with mobile wallets and banks, and establish operational reporting to track uptime and transaction flows. This phase focuses on operational readiness and user experience improvements rather than fundraising outcomes.

Leadership Comment

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support Dimu Paypoint through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’”

Next 90 Days

Near-Term Roadmap Dimu Paypoint aims to expand the pilot agent footprint, broaden biller integrations, and collect field metrics on transaction volumes and customer satisfaction to inform a scalable rollout plan. The team will iterate on agent economics and kiosk placement to enhance convenience for local users.

About Dimu Paypoint

Dimu Paypoint focuses on expanding everyday payment access in Malawi through an agent-operated kiosk network and transaction services designed for shops, markets, stations, and community centers. Leadership includes Director Gadi Misheck Banda, Operational Director Ms Maria Mbamba, Commercial Director Mr Robert Nkandawire, and Marketing Director Ms Patricia Sibale. 

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital works with founders to turn plans into execution through structured milestones, hands-on support, and guidance that improves fundraising readiness. With programs including EquityPilot, FasterCapital helps startups sharpen positioning, validate priorities, and connect with relevant ecosystem stakeholders. 

FasterCapital adds TrackenT to EquityPilot to advance two-axis solar tracking

Semnan, Iran & Dubai, UAE — 04 Mar 2026

Lead paragraph FasterCapital today announced that TrackenT, an EPC startup focused on integrated two-axis solar tracking structures, has been accepted into the EquityPilot program. The engagement pairs FasterCapital’s execution-focused support with TrackenT’s mechanical platform designed to improve reliability and land-use efficiency for utility-scale PV and CSP projects.

Nut graf FasterCapital and EquityPilot will concentrate in the first 30–60 days on detailed engineering reviews, pilot deployment planning near Semnan, and control-system validation to de-risk field execution and prepare the startup for phased commercial rollout.

Utility-scale solar developers increasingly seek solutions that raise energy yield and reduce lifecycle O&M burdens. In high-DNI regions, improved tracking can materially affect project economics. TrackenT’s centralized, megawatt-scale two-axis architecture targets these industry pressures by reducing distributed motors and electronics while aiming to eliminate inter-row shading.

What the Startup Delivers?

TrackenT delivers a centralized two-axis tracking structure that supports large arrays as a coordinated mechanical system rather than many small independent trackers. Key elements include a circular plan with radial long rows, reduced motor and controller count, centralized controls, and a design that aims to simplify washing and maintenance while improving wind stow safety and terrain tolerance.

Why Now

Module prices have stabilized and bifacial modules and higher land value are pushing developers to prioritize tracking strategies that maximize yield per hectare. Emerging markets with strong solar resources and constrained land availability are receptive to novel architectures that address both yield and O&M cost pressures.

What FasterCapital Will Provide?

- Execution guidance on engineering milestones, documentation, and test plans - Support with pilot planning and local deployment readiness activities - Access to FasterCapital’s mentor network and introductions to regional stakeholders - Review of go-to-market positioning and investor-ready materials

Program Plan (First 30–60 Days)

The initial workplan includes a technical due diligence and design-for-deploy review, refinement of control and safety specifications, a site-specific pilot implementation plan for the Semnan reference location, and preparation of materials to support pilot procurement and contractor coordination. FasterCapital’s team will work alongside TrackenT to prioritize near-term verification activities.

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heshamzreik/), said: ‘We’re excited to support TrackenT through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’

Founder background

Founder Nima Mahboubi brings engineering and EPC experience and has developed TrackenT’s concept of an integrated, megawatt-scale dual-axis tracker with a pilot reference site near Semnan, Iran. The company intends to validate performance and repeatable installation processes under local field conditions.

Next 90 Days Planned milestones include completing engineering verification, finalizing pilot procurement packages, mobilizing field crews for the Semnan pilot, and conducting initial commissioning and performance monitoring. Results from the pilot will guide design refinements and commercial rollout strategy.

About TrackenT TrackenT is an EPC startup focused on integrated two-axis solar tracking structures for utility-scale PV and CSP projects. The company’s megawatt-scale mechanical approach aims to reduce component count, simplify maintenance, and optimize land use. TrackenT is preparing a pilot near Semnan, Iran, to validate the system in high-irradiance conditions. Website: trackent.com

About FasterCapital FasterCapital is a startup support organization focused on execution, preparedness for fundraising, and connecting founders to mentors, partners, and investors where appropriate. Through EquityPilot, FasterCapital supports teams as they refine strategy, improve materials, and pursue near-term milestones responsibly.

FasterCapital Welcomes Breezin to EquityPilot to Scale Serviced Living in Dhaka

Dhaka, Bangladesh & Dubai, UAE — 04 Mar 2026

As business travel, corporate relocations, and remote work continue to reshape urban accommodation demand, professional serviced apartments have become a critical segment in emerging markets. BREEZIN enters this landscape with offerings that span short-, medium- and long-term stays, targeting engineers, doctors, educators, corporate travelers, couples, and digital nomads, a demographic mix driving steady occupancy and higher revenue per available unit in Dhaka.

What the Startup Delivers?

Breezin is a serviced apartment operator offering turnkey residential and commercial units designed for professionals and extended-stay guests. Services include airport pickup (optional), concierge assistance, and customized packages for business and leisure. The company reports an investment total of BDT 209,290,000 allocated across setup, fixed assets, and operational costs, and emphasizes transparent, well‑informed investment management.

Why Now?

Post‑pandemic travel normalization and growing corporate mobility in Bangladesh have accelerated demand for flexible, professionally managed housing. BREEZIN’s model addresses the need for reliable, amenity-rich alternatives to hotels and informal rentals, helping employers and relocating individuals secure consistent, quality accommodation.

Program Plan (first 30–60 days)

Through EquityPilot, FasterCapital and BREEZIN will prioritize operational standardization and demand activation. Initial workstreams will include: - Audit of current unit operations and guest onboarding flows - Refinement of pricing tiers and stay-package structures (short/medium/long) - Pilot marketing campaigns targeting corporate HR teams, hospitals, and academic institutions - Fundraising readiness review and preparation of investor materials (no funding guarantees)

Leadership Comment

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support BREEZIN through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’”
Founder background

BREEZIN’s founding team combines local market experience in property operations and guest services with a focus on professional customer segments. That operational focus underpins the company’s portfolio approach to balancing occupancy with service quality.

Customer validation

BREEZIN’s target customer base business travelers, corporate relocations, healthcare professionals, educators, and digital nomads reflects stable demand channels, including employer bookings and extended-stay contracts common in Dhaka’s professional sectors.

Next 90 Days

Over the next three months, BREEZIN and FasterCapital will execute on pilot campaigns, complete an operations playbook, and assemble an investor‑ready package. The program will connect BREEZIN to FasterCapital’s network of mentors and service providers to improve unit utilization and guest lifetime value.

About BREEZIN

BREEZIN, Founded by Ibnul Ahsan is  a serviced‑apartment operator based in Mirpur-1, Dhaka, offering short-, medium-, and long‑term stays with optional airport pickup and concierge services. The company focuses on professionals and corporate clients and manages investments to support setup, assets, and operations.

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.

FasterCapital to help Maleta Cyclic Distillation execute DDW milestones in EquityPilot

Kyiv, Ukraine & Dubai, UAE — Mar 03, 2026

Lead Maleta Light Water today announced plans to advance industrial-scale production of Deuterium Depleted Water (DDW) using an innovative cyclic distillation process, and will join FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program to refine execution and pilot commercialization. FasterCapital will support the team as it prepares the first replicable industrial unit for consumer, medical, and pharmaceutical markets.

Nut graf FasterCapital’s EquityPilot will focus on production planning and near-term operational milestones during the first 30–60 days, working with Maleta to translate their cyclic distillation IP into a staged industrial roll‑out.

DDW is a niche but growing segment across consumer health, medical, pharmaceutical, and fragrance applications. With global supply currently constrained by high production costs and specialized distillation requirements, manufacturers that lower energy and capital intensity could broaden market access for multiple DDW grades.

What the Startup Delivers?

Maleta Light Wate applies patented cyclic distillation trays and operational modes to increase separation efficiency and reduce energy use compared with traditional low-temperature vacuum rectification. The company plans an initial plant in a free economic zone with full utilities, distillation columns, heat-exchange systems, and a bottling line to produce DDW in multiple ppm grades for dietary and medicinal applications.

Why Now?

Rising interest in functional beverages and medically oriented water products, coupled with innovations that improve per‑unit production economics, makes this an opportune moment to pilot a lower‑cost industrial approach. Maleta’s two decades of industrial experience and published research provide technical credibility for commercial testing.

What FasterCapital Will Provide?

- Hands-on execution support to refine the pilot production plan and operational milestones - Fundraising readiness guidance and investor materials focused on manufacturing and regulatory pathways - Ecosystem introductions to manufacturing, regulatory, and distribution advisors - Feedback on go-to-market positioning for multiple DDW product grades

First 30–60 Days

The program will prioritize detailed production engineering reviews, cost and energy audits of the cyclic distillation sequence, regulatory pathway mapping for DDW as a dietary/food supplement, and development of pilot operational protocols ready for commissioning.

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support Maleta Light Wate through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’

Next 90 Days

Maleta aims to complete detailed equipment specifications, secure site permits, finalize procurement lists, and begin commissioning activities. The combined focus will be on validating operating parameters for multiple DDW grades and preparing pilot-scale production for early commercial sampling.

About Maleta Light Wate

Maleta Light Wate develops and applies cyclic distillation technology and specialized trays to improve separation efficiency for high‑value fluids. The company is pursuing a first industrial DDW production unit designed to supply graded deuterium‑reduced waters for consumer, medical, and pharmaceutical applications. Vladimir Maleta serves as CEO.

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.

FasterCapital backs I-Corp Studios Ltd via EquityPilot to scale premium African cinema

Lagos, Nigeria & Dubai, UAE — Mar 03, 2026

As global streaming platforms and theatrical audiences increase demand for premium African cinema, a gap remains between Nollywood’s prolific output and the small share of films that meet theatrical and international distribution standards. I-Corp Studios Ltd proposes a studio-first model to produce fewer, higher-budget films that can compete on the festival circuit, in cinemas, and on major streaming services.

What the Startup Delivers?

I-Corp Studios is a Lagos- and Port Harcourt-based premium production company focused on high-budget feature films, international co-productions, theatrical releases, streaming partnerships, and franchise IP development. The studio’s first slate targets action, political thrillers, epic historicals and festival-driven dramas, with projected revenue per premium film ranging from $5M to $50M depending on scale. The company aims to produce 1–2 high-budget cinematic films annually, building a recognizable West African studio brand.

Why Now?

Investment by major streamers in African content, a rising African box office (projected double-digit growth), and growing diaspora interest create a timely window for a studio that can meet international technical and narrative standards. I-CORP’s model is designed to capture this convergence: fewer productions, higher production values, and clear routes to global distribution.

Program Plan (first 30–60 days)

During EquityPilot’s initial engagement, FasterCapital will work with I-CORP to: - Finalize a prioritized slate and production timeline for the next 18 months - Strengthen pitch materials for streamer licensing and co-production approaches - Map distribution targets (theatrical, festival, streaming windows) and marketing estimates - Identify key production hires and infrastructure investments required to reach first-shot readiness

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support I-Corp Studios Ltd through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’

Founder background

Anowuru Chinemerem Precious, founder and lead creative, is an experienced screenwriter and producer with credits across feature and TV scripts. His long-term vision includes building a multinational studio system and franchise IP with appeal across African and international markets.

Funding readiness note

I-Corp Studios Ltd is advancing funding plans and is publicly seeking #500 Million to support development, production, marketing, distribution, and studio infrastructure. EquityPilot engagement will prioritize investor-ready materials and introductions to potential co-producers and licensing partners.

Next 90 Days

I-CORP and FasterCapital will complete a financing roadmap for the first title, secure at least one distribution or co-production lead, finalize key creative attachments, and prepare a festival submission strategy aligned to the production schedule.

About I-Corp Studios Ltd

I-Corp Studios Ltd is a premium Nigerian production company operating from Port Harcourt and Lagos with a vision to become West Africa’s most internationally recognized studio brand. The studio focuses on high-budget feature films, international co-productions, streaming partnerships, theatrical releases, and franchise IP development.

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.

FasterCapital welcomes Ssembatya Vista Homes Ltd to EquityPilot to accelerate Kampala housing project

Kampala, Uganda & Dubai, UAE — Mar 03, 2026

Kampala faces continued pressure on supply for middle-income rental housing driven by students and young professionals. Smaller, well-located developments that combine durable construction and lower operating costs can deliver steady rental yields while helping address the city’s short-term housing deficit.

What the Startup Delivers?

Ssembatya Vista Homes Ltd proposes a compact, cost-efficient development delivering six 6-bedroom apartment units (approximately 80 m³ each) on a site in Kampala. The design emphasizes resilient construction (hollow-block, reinforced concrete, tiled finishes) and operating-cost reduction through solar water heating and rainwater harvesting. Projected first-year gross rental income is $30,024 with an expected ROI in the 10–24% range, targeting 90% occupancy among middle-income renters.

Why Now?

Rising urban demand and constrained supply make modest mid-density projects viable in well-served Kampala neighborhoods. Energy- and water-saving systems improve net operating margins and tenant appeal, while current contractor capacity and permit pathways enable a 12-month completion timeline.

Program Plan (first 30–60 days)

Under EquityPilot, FasterCapital will work with Ssembatya Vista Homes Ltd to: - Confirm plot title and perform final due diligence. - Refine cost estimates and procure firm contractor bids (2–3 quotes). - Complete design review, align permit strategy with local authorities, and build a milestone-based implementation plan. FasterCapital’s support focuses on execution readiness and connecting the founder with local contractors, technical advisors, and investor channels. This engagement does not guarantee funding.

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support Ssembatya Vista Homes Ltd through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’

Founder Comment Ssembatya Saadi, CEO of Ssembatya Vista Homes Ltd, said: “This program will help finalize our title checks, secure competitive contractor quotes, and accelerate permit approvals so we can deliver quality, affordable units within 12 months.”

Next 90 Days

1. Confirm plot availability and clear title search.
2. Finalize detailed contractor quotes and sign fixed-price construction contract.
3. Submit final design and secure permits; commence groundwork by month

4. FasterCapital will track these milestones with weekly progress check-ins and a 30/60/90-day milestone plan.

About Ssembatya Vista Homes Ltd

Ssembatya Vista Homes Ltd is developing a six-unit apartment block in Kampala targeting middle-income renters including students and young professionals. The project prioritizes cost-efficient construction, tenant-focused amenities, and sustainability measures (solar water heating and rainwater harvesting) to lower operating costs and improve long-term asset value.

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.

Institute of Trainers Mobile App LLC joins EquityPilot to modernize trainer management

Cairo, Egypt & Dubai, UAE — Mar 02 2026

Organizations, universities and training providers increasingly require systems that manage instructor performance, attendance and delivery across both online and offline formats. In many markets including Egypt and the Gulf professional trainers remain underserved by mobile tools that link freelancers, academies and corporate training plans with measurable outcomes. Institute of Trainers Mobile App LLC (the Institute of Trainers) addresses that gap with a purpose-built training management platform.

What the Startup Delivers?

Institute of Trainers has developed an AI-driven mobile and web application (native iOS/Android) that connects freelance and institutional trainers, trainees, academies and businesses. The platform combines a training management system (TMS/LMS), attendance and performance tracking, live in-room assessment tools, and a legal/verification workflow for trainers and organizations. The Institute of Trainers traces its origins to a nonprofit launched in 2016 by Sarah El -Deberky and has delivered concentrated 30-hour TOT programs and trained 500+ participants across industries and fields, totaling 1,000+ training hours.

Why Now?

Demand for blended training solutions has accelerated with organizations formalizing annual training plans and universities seeking stronger links to labor-market needs. Market research conducted by the Institute shows a substantial offline preference among freelance trainers and a sustained institutional need for organized summer programs, employee upskilling and performance tracking creating an opening for a solution that prioritizes offline trainer activation and compliance.

Program Plan (first 30–60 days)

Under EquityPilot, the Institute of Trainers and FasterCapital will focus on product refinement and go-to-market readiness: finalize core AI performance-tracking workflows, complete end-to-end payment integration, prepare a demo-ready app for pilot institutions, and build a prioritized outreach list of academies, corporates and co-working spaces for early pilots. No funding is guaranteed by program participation; the emphasis is on execution milestones and investor-readiness.

Proof / Customer Validation

The Institute of Trainers brings domain credibility from an operational nonprofit history, partnerships with IEEE Helwan student branch and IEEE Women in Engineering during its early activities, and hands-on delivery of multi-skill TOT programs. The team has completed ideation, legal registration, secured a payments API agreement, and onboarded a tech operations team into the development phase.

Founder background

Sarah El-Deberky, founder and CEO, is an industrial business excellence consultant engineer who established the nonprofit Institute of Trainers in 2016. Her experience in engineering and training program delivery informs the product’s focus on performance metrics and industry alignment.

Leadership Comment

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support Institute of Trainers Mobile App LLC through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’”

Next 90 Days

Launch pilot integrations with 3–5 institutions, onboard an initial cohort of freelance trainers for in-market validation, iterate on AI performance-scoring based on pilot feedback, and prepare investor materials and traction metrics for follow-up fundraising conversations.

About Institute of Trainers Mobile App LLC

Institute of Trainers evolved from a nonprofit training organization (founded 2016) into a startup building an AI-enabled TMS/LMS to serve freelance trainers, academies, universities and businesses. The platform supports offline delivery, performance tracking, attendance management and marketplace connections for trainers and trainees.

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.

Nyemba House Of Bread Assembly Joins EquityPilot to Scale Women’s Livelihood Programs

Lusaka, Zambia & Dubai, UAE — 02 Mar 2026

Nyemba House Of Bread Assembly, a non-profit church organization focused on community development and empowerment, is joining FasterCapital’s EquityPilot to accelerate income-generating initiatives for its largely female membership. With monthly church offerings between K500,000 and K800,000 and no external investors, the congregation has already completed key infrastructure and now seeks programmatic support to build sustainable livelihoods for predominantly single mothers.

What the Startup Delivers?

Nyemba House Of Bread Assembly runs community-focused programs that combine skills training with production activities:

- Pig farming: income generation and improved household nutrition.

- Tailoring: vocational skills and local income opportunities.

- Maize farming: food security and marketable yields for surplus.

Why Now?

Economic pressures and school-fee burdens among members approximately 90% of the women served are single mothers make rapid, sustainable income solutions urgent. The church’s completed infrastructure and steady local revenue provide a strong base to scale program operations and to professionalize management, marketing, and distribution.

Program Plan (first 30–60 days)

FasterCapital will work with Nyemba House Of Bread Assembly to: - Assess current operations and revenue flows across the three initiatives. - Define measurable milestones for production, training throughput, and local sales. - Strengthen basic business processes: record-keeping, pricing, and community outreach. This is execution-focused support; FasterCapital does not guarantee funding but will improve readiness and investor-facing materials.

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support Nyemba House Of Bread Assembly through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’

Founder background

Led by Pastor ps Mamonya Awemba Banda, Nyemba House Of Bread Assembly combines spiritual leadership with community development experience. The pastor and local leadership have mobilized member contributions to complete infrastructure and now seek to translate community trust into sustainable livelihoods.

Funding readiness note

The church operates without external investors and finances initiatives through offerings and tithes. EquityPilot will prioritize non-dilutive readiness work improving operations, creating business models for social programs, and preparing grant or impact-investor narratives suited to nonprofit structures.

Next 90 Days

Over the coming quarter, FasterCapital and the church will establish baseline KPIs, pilot tailored interventions (e.g., small-scale pig cohort, tailoring production batch), and produce a short investor/grant kit and impact report to pursue appropriate funding or partner opportunities.

About Nyemba House Of Bread Assembly

Nyemba House Of Bread Assembly is a non-profit church organization focused on community development, skills training, and food security. The organization prioritizes women’s empowerment through livelihood programs in farming, livestock, and vocational training to strengthen household incomes and educational access for children.

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.

FasterCapital backs Ets Hugues & Fils through EquityPilot to modernize water production

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo & Dubai, UAE — 02 Mar 2026 

FasterCapital announced today that it is working with Ets Hugues & Fils, a Kinshasa-based water treatment and distribution startup, through its EquityPilot program to help the company modernize operations and strengthen local distribution. FasterCapital will provide execution-focused support to advance the startup’s production, go-to-market readiness, and fundraising materials.

Nut graf FasterCapital and EquityPilot will focus on execution milestones in the first 30–60 days, prioritizing equipment modernization, production-line improvements, and initial distribution strengthening to accelerate measurable operational progress.

Why It Matters? 

Kinshasa faces growing demand for affordable, safe drinking water amid rapid urbanization and persistent public supply gaps. Limited access to treated water contributes to health risks and places pressure on households, schools, and small businesses that rely on convenient, low-cost solutions. Local production and distribution of treated water aim to reduce dependency on informal sources and improve day-to-day access for vulnerable communities.

What the Startup Delivers? 

Solution Overview Ets Hugues & Fils produces treated drinking water in 0.6L sachets and 5L bottles, operating from a borehole-fed treatment unit in Kinshasa. The team plans to modernize equipment and a production line to increase capacity toward the stated target of serving households, schools, and businesses more reliably and affordably.

Why Now? 

Timing Rising urban demand and existing gaps in municipal supply create an opportunity for locally produced treated water. Ets Hugues & Fils has already invested in core equipment and assembled an operational team; planned modernization aims to convert that foundation into higher daily output and improved distribution reach.

What FasterCapital Will Provide?

- Hands-on execution planning and milestone tracking to improve operational readiness - Support refining pitch materials and investment documentation for fundraising preparedness - Introductions to relevant mentors and ecosystem stakeholders for technical and market advice - Guidance on go-to-market prioritization and initial distribution strategies

Program Plan (first 30–60 days)

FasterCapital’s initial engagement will review technical and operational plans, validate the modernization roadmap, and refine financial and pitch materials. The team will work with Ets Hugues & Fils to prioritize equipment upgrades, production-line configuration, and early distributor outreach  focused actions designed to produce clear, verifiable milestones within the first two months.

Leadership Comment

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support Ets Hugues & Fils through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’” — Hesham Zreik

Founder background

Ets Hugues & Fils is led by Founder and GM Hugues Nsiala, who guides strategy and operations with a focus on increasing safe-water access and affordability. The core team includes a marketing and administration lead, a finance officer, a technical director overseeing treatment and quality control, and an HR manager responsible for workforce organization. The team has invested in equipment and established initial operations to serve local demand.

Ecosystem relevance

Local production of treated water addresses direct community needs in Kinshasa and complements public efforts by offering accessible packaged solutions. Strengthening local supply chains and distribution networks can reduce reliance on informal sources and create jobs while improving daily water security for underserved neighborhoods.

90-Day Outlook

Over the next 90 days the partnership aims to complete prioritized equipment upgrades, begin scaled production trials, refine sales channels with local retailers and distributors, and prepare updated investor-facing materials to document progress.

About Ets Hugues & Fils

Ets Hugues & Fils is a Kinshasa-based water treatment and distribution company producing 0.6L sachets and 5L bottles of treated drinking water. The startup focuses on affordable, locally produced solutions to improve access to safe water and support community health and employment.

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital is a startup support organization focused on execution, preparedness for fundraising, and connecting founders to mentors, partners, and investors where appropriate. Through EquityPilot, FasterCapital supports teams as they refine strategy, improve materials, and pursue near-term milestones responsibly. 

FasterCapital backs premium French Press launch through EquityPilot

Pakistan & Dubai, UAE— Mar 01, 2026

FasterCapital today announced it will work with a new premium French Press brand entering the Amazon marketplace through its EquityPilot program, focusing on executional support to prepare the product for a scalable launch and early-market traction. The engagement centers on listing readiness, inventory planning, and customer-acquisition tactics tailored to the competitive coffee-accessories category.

Nut graf FasterCapital’s EquityPilot will concentrate on execution milestones during the first 30–60 days, including listing optimization, initial advertising strategy, and logistics readiness to support a test inventory shipment and launch period.

Why It Matters? 

At-home coffee brewing continues to attract consumers seeking premium, simple brewing solutions. The French Press category remains a high-volume accessory on marketplaces like Amazon, with consistent consumer interest in durable design and rich, full-bodied extraction. For new entrants, early marketplace execution and strong product positioning are key to gaining keyword rank and sustainable sales velocity.

What the Startup Delivers? 

NeedFiils is preparing a premium 34 oz. French Press designed for at-home use, positioned to compete on quality, finish, and packaging. The team has sourced manufacturing from an experienced supplier reportedly used by established Amazon brands, and plans an Amazon-first go-to-market strategy that emphasizes detailed listings, high-quality imagery, and an initial promotional cadence to build reviews and rank.

Why Now? 

Timing Consumer trends show growth in at-home specialty coffee and accessory spending. The startup aims to capitalize on this momentum by launching with focused inventory, competitive introductory pricing, and marketing that targets coffee enthusiasts who favor manual brewing methods.

What FasterCapital Will Provide? 

- Hands-on execution support for Amazon listing preparation and content refinement - Guidance on go-to-market tactics, pricing strategy, and initial advertising plans - Connections to operational partners for logistics, warehousing, and fulfillment best practices - Mentorship on fundraising readiness and investor-facing materials where appropriate

Program Plan First 30–60 Days Work will prioritize product and marketplace readiness: finalizing A+ content and imagery, preparing backend SEO and keywords, establishing Amazon shipments and safety/compliance checks, and launching measured advertising campaigns to test conversion and keyword performance. The team will also perform quality checks with manufacturing and review packaging for retail fulfillment.

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support this startup through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’ 

Competitive Landscape

Industry Context The French Press segment on major marketplaces is active and price-competitive. New entrants typically compete on perceived product quality, product imagery, customer reviews, and pricing promotions. The startup plans to address these levers through an initial test inventory, aggressive listing readiness, and targeted advertising to build rank and social proof.

90-Day

Outlook Next 90 Days During the next three months the focus will be on executing the initial Amazon launch, gathering customer feedback and reviews, measuring ad performance and cost-per-acquisition, and deciding on follow-up inventory sizing. The outcome of this testing phase will inform broader marketing and distribution decisions.

About the Startup

The startup is preparing to introduce a premium French Press for consumers who prefer manual brewing. The product emphasizes quality materials and a retail-ready listing approach. The team cites a trusted manufacturing partner used by established Amazon brands and intends to begin with a test inventory and focused marketplace launch.

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital works with founders to turn plans into execution through structured milestones, hands-on support, and guidance that improves fundraising readiness. With programs including EquityPilot, FasterCapital helps startups sharpen positioning, validate priorities, and connect with relevant ecosystem stakeholders.