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FasterCapital adds J & J Power to EquityPilot to advance a 150 MW solar project

Colombo, Sri Lanka & Dubai, UAE —  March 27, 2026

FasterCapital today announced that J & J Power, a subsidiary of J & J Emigration and Consultancy Services (Pvt) Ltd, has joined the EquityPilot program to advance a planned 150 MW ground-mounted solar PV project in Sri Lanka targeting grid connection under a CEB PPA. The collaboration focuses on execution readiness, project structuring, and procurement planning.

FasterCapital’s EquityPilot will focus its initial support on validating the project execution plan and procurement readiness during the program’s initial phase; this support aims to accelerate near-term milestones and refine the path to commissioning.

Why It Matters?

Sri Lanka is pursuing a rapid renewable energy scale-up to meet national targets and reduce reliance on imported fuels. The shift to competitive procurement for large solar projects and the Ceylon Electricity Board’s planning create a window for developers to bring utility-scale PV projects online that align with national planning and grid needs.

What the Startup Delivers?

Solution Overview J & J Power is planning a 150 MW AC ground-mounted solar PV plant, designed to connect to the national grid under a long-term PPA with the Ceylon Electricity Board. The project is intended to include balance-of-system equipment, SCADA up to the termination point, step-up transformers and protection schemes, and works to meet local regulatory and grid interconnection standards.

Why Now?

Timing Sri Lanka’s policy emphasis on renewable energy and its updated procurement approach for solar projects create a favorable environment to progress large-scale PV projects that can improve supply diversity and reduce exposure to fossil fuel price volatility. The project aims to align with national generation expansion priorities and current developer procurement channels.

What FasterCapital Will Provide?

- Execution-focused guidance on project structuring, EPC selection criteria, and procurement readiness

- Hands-on support refining technical and commercial documentation for investor and lender review

- Introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders and advisors to support local permitting and grid integration

- Mentorship on operational readiness and transition plans from construction to long-term O&M

Program Plan (first 30–60 days)

Initial Work Plan In the opening phase FasterCapital and J & J Power will review the project’s technical baseline, risk allocation in procurement documents, and EPC tender materials; prioritize outstanding permits and grid studies; and produce a targeted milestone plan to guide procurement and financial structuring. The program emphasizes actionable deliverables and decision-ready documentation.

Leadership Comment

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

Competitive Landscape

Industry Context Large-scale solar procurement in Sri Lanka is moving to competitive frameworks for projects of this scale. Developers will need to demonstrate robust technical design, bankable commercial terms, and credible execution capability to secure PPA approvals and financing. Project sponsors that can present clear EPC, grid-integration, and O&M plans are positioned to progress through procurement cycles efficiently.

90-Day Outlook

Next Steps Over the next quarter, FasterCapital and J & J Power will complete a project readiness checklist, finalize EPC tender documents, confirm grid interconnection requirements with CEB, and prepare investor-facing materials to support financing conversations. Deliverables are aimed at reducing execution risk ahead of formal procurement.

About J & J Power

J & J Power (a subsidiary of J & J Emigration and Consultancy Services (Pvt) Ltd) is developing a 150 MW ground-mounted solar PV project in Sri Lanka intended for grid connection under a CEB PPA. The project scope includes full EPC delivery, commissioning, and long-term operation planning. Founded by Jayanath Dissanayake.

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 SeedHive to EquityPilot to expand early-stage access

India & Dubai, UAE — 26 Mar 2026

FasterCapital-backed SeedHive aims to broaden retail access to incubator-sourced startup investments through an AI-driven marketplace designed for early-stage investing. FasterCapital has selected SeedHive for EquityPilot to support product development, deal structuring, and investor onboarding as the startup prepares its marketplace for institutional and verified retail investors.

FasterCapital’s EquityPilot will work with SeedHive on execution priorities for the first 30–60 days, focusing on product refinement, incubator partnerships, and investor discovery processes. Editors may quote FasterCapital and EquityPilot regarding this near-term execution focus.

India’s startup ecosystem continues to expand with tens of thousands of early-stage companies and growing retail interest in alternative investments. Despite the volume of startups, access and credible evaluation remain bottlenecks for many investors and for incubated teams seeking seed capital. SeedHive proposes a marketplace approach intended to address these gaps while aligning with evolving investor expectations.

What the Startup Delivers? 

SeedHive is building a technology-driven investment marketplace that sources startups from incubators and accelerators and offers structured investment instruments. The platform integrates AI-based evaluation models, incubator ratings, and standardized investment agreements to create a transparent environment where verified investors can participate with minimum ticket sizes that preserve deal credibility.

Why Now? 

Increasing startup formation, greater retail investor interest in alternatives, and maturing incubator pipelines create an opportunity to modernize early-stage deal flow. SeedHive’s focus on curated, incubator-backed startups plus AI-assisted assessment is designed to meet growing demand for structured, discoverable early-stage opportunities.

What FasterCapital Will Provide?

- Hands-on execution support to advance SeedHive’s platform and product roadmap

- Guidance on fundraising readiness, deal structuring, and regulatory considerations

- Introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders, including mentors and investor networks

- Operational feedback on go-to-market tactics for startup and investor acquisition

First 30–60 Days

SeedHive and FasterCapital will prioritize product sprints to refine the investor dashboard, finalize AI evaluation criteria, and formalize initial incubator partnerships. Workstreams will include technical integration, compliance review, and the creation of investor-facing materials to support first marketplace listings. This plan focuses on execution and readiness, not fundraising guarantees.

Leadership Comment

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

Next 90 Days

SeedHive expects to complete core platform features, onboard pilot incubator partners, and run initial investor discovery events to validate demand and feedback loops. Progress metrics will prioritize platform stability, quality of sourced startups, and investor onboarding experience.

About SeedHive

SeedHive is a technology-driven investment marketplace focused on democratizing early-stage startup investment in India. The platform sources startups from incubators and accelerators, applies AI-assisted validation, and offers structured investment options to make early-stage investing more structured and transparent. SeedHive targets curated seed-stage opportunities with the aim of improving deal discoverability for verified investors.

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. 

Needy Elders Sironko Association advances services with ongoing FasterCapital support

Sironko, Uganda & Dubai, UAE — March 26, 2026

Needy Elders Sironko Association, an active participant in FasterCapital EquityPilot, today reported a series of operational milestones that advance elderly care and community outreach in Sironko district. The update highlights recent in-kind donations, expanded membership, local government engagement, and progressing partnerships to strengthen wellbeing and livelihood support for older residents.

FasterCapital and EquityPilot continue to provide ongoing support as Needy Elders Sironko Association focuses on execution priorities including community service delivery, partnership development, and fundraising readiness.

What the Startup Delivers? 

Needy Elders Sironko Association organizes direct aid, member outreach, and community health planning tailored to elderly residents in Sironko. Recent activities include accepting food aid from the local business community, recruiting 10 new association members to broaden outreach, and initiating planning for a district health camp aimed at preventive care and check-ups for older adults.

Current FasterCapital Support

FasterCapital’s ongoing collaboration with the association in EquityPilot is focused on:

- Milestone planning to sequence community events and outreach

- Execution follow-up to keep operational activities on schedule

- Fundraising readiness support following a submitted proposal for livelihood projects

- Pitch and communication refinement to support partnership discussions

- Introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders where appropriate

Current Execution Priorities

The association’s present priorities include organizing the planned health camp for elderly residents in Sironko district, formalizing cooperation with district officials, progressing partnership discussions with Uganda Red Cross Society, and advancing livelihood project proposals with funder engagement. Operationally, the team is coordinating volunteer engagement and logistics for service delivery events.

Ecosystem relevance

Needy Elders Sironko Association operates within a community-driven ecosystem where local businesses, district government, and humanitarian agencies can combine resources to meet eldercare needs. Recent food aid from the local business community and meetings with local officials demonstrate how civic networks are supporting an increasingly coordinated approach to rural elderly services.

Funding readiness note

The association has submitted a proposal seeking funding to support livelihood projects for elderly residents. FasterCapital’s EquityPilot support is assisting the group with fundraising readiness, communications refinement, and preparatory outreach to potential partners; no funding is guaranteed.

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: “We’re pleased to continue supporting Needy Elders Sironko Association through EquityPilot. Our team is focused on current execution priorities, milestone tracking, and connecting the startup with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as it advances.”

About Needy Elders Sironko Association

Needy Elders Sironko Association is a community organization serving older residents in Sironko district, Uganda. The association focuses on basic needs support, health access, member outreach, and livelihood planning to improve older adults’ wellbeing.

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital works with founders to turn plans into disciplined execution through milestone-based support, hands-on guidance, and improved fundraising readiness. With programs including EquityPilot, FasterCapital helps startups and community organizations sharpen positioning, clarify priorities, and connect with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as they grow. 

FasterCapital backs Environment Friends through EquityPilot to empower Uganda communities

Kampala, Uganda & Dubai, UAE — 26 March 2026

Environment Friends Multipurpose Organisation of India- Uganda country office branch today announced it is joining FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program to advance community-focused work that addresses poverty and inequality, limited access to education and healthcare in hard-to-reach areas, environmental degradation, and gender-based discrimination in Uganda. The partnership aims to strengthen program design and early execution for greater local impact.

FasterCapital and EquityPilot will concentrate on operational prioritization and early execution milestones during the first 30–60 days, focusing on assessing needs, refining program plans, and linking Environment Friends with relevant ecosystem stakeholders.

Why It Matters?

Many communities in Uganda’s remote areas face overlapping challenges: persistent poverty, gaps in basic services, environmental stressors, and social exclusion that particularly affects women and children. Addressing these challenges requires coordinated humanitarian support, skills training, and community-led conservation and inclusion efforts. This engagement is designed to help refine practical interventions that are responsive to those local dynamics.

Solution Overview

Environment Friends focuses on integrated community programs that combine humanitarian support with capacity building: - Humanitarian aid and targeted support for families in hard-to-reach areas

- Education initiatives and vocational skills training for youth and children

- Women’s economic empowerment and gender equality advocacy

- Environmental conservation and community-led natural resource management

Why Now?

Rising service gaps in remote districts and the urgent need to link community programs to durable livelihood and conservation outcomes make this a critical moment to accelerate practical, measurable interventions. The program seeks to align short-term relief with medium-term skills and environmental activities to improve resilience.

What FasterCapital Will Provide?

- Hands-on execution support to clarify near-term milestones and action plans

- Guidance to refine program materials, monitoring priorities, and beneficiary targeting

- Connections to relevant mentors, advisors, and ecosystem stakeholders

- Support in preparing communications and impact narratives for potential funders and partners

First 30–60 Days (Program Plan)

 - Conduct a rapid needs and capacity assessment across priority communities

- Co-develop a focused implementation roadmap that prioritizes interventions with clear, measurable outputs

- Deliver targeted coaching on beneficiary selection, monitoring indicators, and training curricula

- Establish a short list of mentors and technical advisors to support vocational and environmental program components

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support Environment Friends Multipurpose Organisation of India- Uganda country office branch through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’

Next 90 Days

Over the next 90 days the teams will complete assessments, finalize a prioritized two-quarter plan, begin pilot delivery of selected training and humanitarian activities, and set up basic monitoring to track early outputs and lessons learned. The focus will remain on pragmatic execution rather than fundraising guarantees.

About Environment Friends Multipurpose

Organisation of India- Uganda country office branch Environment Friends works in hard-to-reach areas of Uganda to empower marginalized communities through humanitarian assistance, education and vocational training, environmental conservation, and gender-equality programs. Mission: Empowering marginalized communities in hard to reach areas of Uganda. Vision: A just and equitable society of hard to reach areas of Uganda. Founded by Masereka Jova.

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: Pineapple Games Reports New Development Milestones

Bengaluru, India & Dubai, UAE — March 26, 2026

Pineapple Games, an India-based interactive entertainment studio and current participant in FasterCapital’s Launchup program, today reported a series of product and commercial progress milestones as it advances development of Pineapple Games: Cry of the Wild. FasterCapital is continuing to provide hands-on support as Pineapple refines core systems, expands co-op design, and prepares for publisher engagement and fundraising.

Under FasterCapital’s ongoing support through Launchup, Pineapple Games is focused on current execution priorities including playtest-driven combat and survival balance, co-op scalability, and cinematic polish to strengthen publisher conversations.

Current FasterCapital Support

FasterCapital’s continued collaboration includes: - milestone planning and execution follow-up to keep development timelines focused and measurable - fundraising readiness support and pitch refinement ahead of ongoing investor conversations - introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders where appropriate to support publisher and partner outreach - strategic prioritization and market positioning guidance to align product and business messaging

What the Startup Delivers? 

Pineapple Games continues to develop Pineapple Games: Cry of the Wild as a survival-action title with a refined core survival loop and balanced combat, supported by cinematic polish and enhanced VFX to elevate production values. Expanded co-op mechanics are being designed to increase replayability and market scalability, helping the IP target a broader audience and publisher interest.

Operational Progress and Evidence

- Advanced discussions are ongoing with multiple global publishers following positive internal reviews of the latest playable build.

- Combat and survival mechanics have been refined based on recent external playtest feedback.

- Co-op design direction has been expanded to improve scalability and publisher appeal.

- Ongoing cinematic polish and VFX work is elevating the game’s presentation.

- The team has strengthened wishlists and community engagement through organic traction efforts.

- The studio is actively progressing a $500K fundraising round under a revenue-share model and has prepared a valuation framework.

Leadership Comment

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re pleased to continue supporting Pineapple Games through Launchup. Our team is focused on current execution priorities, milestone tracking, and connecting the startup with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as it advances.’” 

Funding Readiness Note

Pineapple Games is actively progressing a $500K fundraising round structured as a revenue-share model and has prepared a valuation framework. FasterCapital’s ongoing support includes fundraising readiness and pitch refinement; no funding outcome is guaranteed.

Ecosystem Relevance

As a studio operating from India, Pineapple Games is working within a growing regional games ecosystem where strong presentation, scalable co-op features, and publisher traction can influence broader commercial conversations. Continued community-building and wishlist growth are part of the studio’s market engagement approach.

About Pineapple Games

Pineapple Games is an India-based game studio developing Pineapple Games: Cry of the Wild, a survival-action title designed with co-op scalability, cinematic presentation, and franchise potential in mind. The studio focuses on playtest-driven design, visual polish, and publisher engagement to support long-term IP development.

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital works with founders to turn plans into disciplined execution through milestone-based support, hands-on guidance, and improved fundraising readiness. With programs including Launchup, FasterCapital helps startups sharpen positioning, clarify priorities, and connect with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as they grow. 

WURA Sports Africa joins EquityPilot to build a sports gear manufacturing and innovation hub

Ilorin, Nigeria & Dubai, UAE — March 7, 2026

FasterCapital has selected WuraSports Africa for its EquityPilot program to support the startup’s plan to build a manufacturing and innovation hub in Kwara State that focuses on locally produced sports apparel, footwear, and equipment. The program engagement aims to accelerate the venture’s early execution milestones and connect the team with relevant operational and market stakeholders.

FasterCapital and EquityPilot will concentrate on execution planning for manufacturing setup, prototyping workflows, and go-to-market preparations during the first 30–60 days. This work is designed to sharpen operational priorities and prepare WURA Sports Africa for subsequent pilot production runs.

Nigeria and broader African markets import a substantial share of sports gear, which creates cost and availability challenges for athletes, schools, and community programs. Local manufacturing and applied innovation can reduce supply-chain dependencies while creating jobs and skills pathways. WURA’s plan aligns with regional efforts to stimulate domestic production and vocational training around manufacturing and sports-related trades.

What the Startup Delivers?

WURA Sports Africa, operating under Winners Care Services Limited, plans a Manufacturing and Innovation Hub that combines production, R&D, and skills training. Initial product lines rolling out from the proposed facility include: - Football boots designed with sustainable materials - Breathable football jerseys, shorts, and socks - Training bibs and leisurewear tracksuits - Official-size footballs and related training equipment

Why Now?

Government priorities emphasizing local industry development, plus growing demand for affordable sports gear and rising interest in youth sports programs, create a timely opening for a locally based production facility. Advances in digital design and flexible manufacturing techniques also make localized prototyping and small-batch production more viable than before.

What FasterCapital Will Provide?

- Execution-focused milestone planning and operational guidance to prepare the hub for pilot manufacturing - Mentoring on product development and prototyping workflows - Connections to relevant stakeholders in operations, manufacturing, and regional business networks - Guidance on workforce development strategies and training program design

Program Plan (First 30–60 Days)

- Refine the hub’s operational roadmap and prioritize short-term manufacturing milestones - Support prototyping cycles for key SKUs and review material sourcing options - Advise on training curricula for apprenticeships and workforce onboarding - Help prepare investor-facing and partner-ready materials for subsequent fundraising or public-private collaboration discussions

Leadership comment

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

Next 90 Days

WURA and FasterCapital plan to complete prototype validation for primary products, establish initial production line specifications, initiate local hiring and training pilots, and present a progress update to stakeholders that outlines readiness for a pilot production run.

About WURA Sports Africa

WURA Sports Africa (part of Winners Care Services Limited) aims to make quality sports gear accessible by combining manufacturing with training, R&D, and local workforce development. The proposed Kwara hub is designed to support domestic production, product innovation, and skills pathways for the region.

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-backed PELO Tour Lodges advances pre-investment and hiring milestones

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania & Dubai, UAE — March 25, 2026

PELO Tour Lodges (PELO Tour Lodges), an AFCON 2027 accelerated startup, is reporting strategic and operational progress as it re-aligns development to address Tanzania’s confirmed accommodation demand for AFCON 2027. FasterCapital is providing ongoing support via the EquityPilot program as the team advances pre-investment readiness, de-risking grant requests, and co-founder recruitment for hospitality and sports-tourism expertise. 

FasterCapital, through EquityPilot, is supporting PELO Tour Lodges’ current focus on pre-investment and de-risking grant applications, co-founder recruitment, and revised development strategy to respond to AFCON 2027 market needs.

What the Startup Delivers? 

PELO Tour Lodges aims to develop a network of tour lodges focused on sports tourism and visitor accommodation for regional events. The project’s revised strategy prioritizes scalable lodge designs, local sourcing, and an operational model intended to serve event visitors, fan groups, and related tourism demand while contributing to local employment.

Current FasterCapital Support

FasterCapital’s ongoing collaboration under EquityPilot includes:

- Milestone planning and prioritization to align development to AFCON 2027 timing

- Fundraising readiness and pitch refinement for pre-investment and de-risking grant applications

- Introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders and advisory follow-up where appropriate

- Execution follow-up and strategic prioritization to keep near-term objectives measurable

Current Execution Priorities

PELO Tour Lodges’ present workstreams focus on: preparing the pre-investment and de-risking grant proposal submitted to Anonymous Hope Fund (with FasterCapital endorsement); refining lodge design and cost assumptions to shorten lead time; and recruiting a hospitality/sports-tourism co-founder through Y Combinator’s cofounder matching to strengthen operational execution.

Operational progress and milestones Recent actions include a formal revision of the development strategy following the national announcement on accommodation needs, submission of a pre-investment and de-risking grant proposal to Anonymous Hope Fund (supported by a FasterCapital endorsement), and an active co-founder search supported by Y Combinator channels. These steps are intended to reduce early-stage execution risk and accelerate readiness for AFCON-aligned delivery.

Leadership Comment

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re pleased to continue supporting PELO Tour Lodges through EquityPilot. Our team is focused on current execution priorities, milestone tracking, and connecting the startup with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as it advances.’”

About PELO Tour Lodges

PELO Tour Lodges (PELO Tour Lodges) is a Tanzania-based hospitality startup focused on developing tour lodges tailored for sports tourism and major event visitors. The team is actively refining its development strategy and operational plan to respond to AFCON 2027 accommodation demand while pursuing pre-investment funding and leadership capacity building.

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital works with founders to turn plans into disciplined execution through milestone-based support, hands-on guidance, and improved fundraising readiness. With programs including EquityPilot, FasterCapital helps startups sharpen positioning, clarify priorities, and connect with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as they grow. 

FasterCapital backs ZA Technologies through EquityPilot to accelerate digital transformation

Saudi Arabia & Dubai, UAE— 25 Mar 2026

As businesses across the MENA region confront rapid digital change, many lack integrated cloud, AI, and e-commerce capabilities needed to modernize operations. ZA Technologies offers bundled SaaS, PaaS and IaaS enablement, AI “solutions in a box,” and a retail avenue for local and global merchants aimed at simplifying digital adoption for SMEs, startups, and industry verticals such as healthcare, education, and F&B.

FasterCapital has selected ZA Technologies for its EquityPilot program to support the startup’s execution of cloud readiness, AI productization, and marketplace scaling across target industries. The engagement is designed to accelerate ZA Technologies’s ability to deliver integrated solutions and 24/7 technical support to customers in the region.
Nut graf FasterCapital and EquityPilot will initially focus on helping ZA Technologies refine go-to-market priorities and execution milestones for the first 30–60 days, including cloud enablement and product packaging for AI and retail offerings.

What the Startup Delivers? 

ZA Technologies provides a one-stop portfolio of digital services that aims to help organizations move from legacy systems to cloud-enabled operations. Current offerings include: 

- ZA Retail Avenue, an active shopping platform with shop and pickup modules hosting local and global suppliers. 

- ZA Tech and Clouds, contractual and subscription technical services to enable enterprise cloud adoption. 

- ZA Labs, a development arm building mini apps and API integrations for B2B invoicing and consumer services.

- AI and ML tools packaged as turnkey solutions for businesses seeking automation and intelligent workflows.
 

Why Now? 
Demand is growing for turnkey digital solutions that combine cloud infrastructure, SaaS integrations, and practical AI deployments. Many SMEs and traditional enterprises in the region need partners that can reduce vendor complexity and provide ongoing technical support, creating an opening for integrated providers like ZA Technologies.

What FasterCapital Will Provide? 
- Hands-on support to translate ZA Technologies’s priorities into concrete execution milestones and deliverables. 
- Guidance on refining product-market fit for AI, cloud services, and the e-commerce marketplace. 
- Introductions to ecosystem stakeholders and technical partners to accelerate integrations. 
- Assistance with pitch materials and fundraising readiness without guaranteeing outcomes.

Program Plan (first 30–60 days) 
During the initial phase, the EquityPilot engagement will emphasize operational execution and market focus. Activities will include:

- Prioritizing product roadmaps for cloud readiness and AI packages.

- Strengthening the ZA Retail Avenue user flows and merchant onboarding processes.

- Validating API integration approaches for B2B invoicing and targeted mini apps.

- Establishing a milestone calendar and regular review cadence to track progress.

Leadership Comment 

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

Next 90 Days 

ZA Technologies and FasterCapital will monitor initial milestone completion and customer feedback to refine product priorities. The teams plan to iterate on cloud enablement offers, test packaged AI solutions with pilot customers, and optimize the ZA Retail Avenue merchant experience in preparation for broader commercial rollout.

About ZA Technologies 

ZA Technologies (founded by CEO Mohamed Eltayib) is an integrated digital solutions provider delivering e-commerce services, cloud enablement, AI/ML packages, and application development via ZA Labs. The organization traces its origins to Zaavenue.com (founded 2017) and expanded into cloud and SaaS services with Kloud.sa and partnerships with major platform providers. ZA Technologies targets SMEs, startups, enterprises, and sector verticals including education, government, healthcare, retail, and F&B.

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.

Anem Brothers Group Limited Reaches Operational Readiness for Pilot Phase

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania & Dubai, UAE — 25 March 2026 

Anem Brothers Group, a Tanzanian commercial aquaculture venture, is reporting a series of operational and governance milestones as it advances a pilot cage-farming model. With ongoing support from FasterCapital  through the LaunchUp program, the team has formalized governance, consolidated execution plans, and progressed toward pilot-readiness across technical, supply, and early-commercial channels.

FasterCapital continues to support Anem Brothers Group Limited through LaunchUp, focusing on pilot execution priorities, milestone planning, and introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders as the company advances its cage farming pilot.

What the Startup Delivers? 

Anem Brothers Group Limited is building a commercial fish cage farming model designed to combine technical best practices, documented standard operating procedures, and early market engagement. The company has prepared investor briefing materials and pilot operational plans intended to guide disciplined execution and transparent stakeholder communication during the pilot phase.

Current FasterCapital Support

FasterCapital’s ongoing contribution to Anem Brothers Group Limited includes: - milestone planning and refinement to structure pilot execution - execution follow-up and operational prioritization guidance - fundraising readiness support and pitch refinement - introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders where appropriate

Current Execution Priorities

The team’s current focus is on executing a phased pilot cage-farming operation: staffing a lean founder team, finalizing supplier agreements for fingerlings and feed, initiating pilot stocking and husbandry under documented SOPs, and converting early commercial discussions into pilot offtake arrangements. The company is also maintaining investor-ready briefing materials to support transparent progress reporting.

Leadership Comment

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re pleased to continue supporting Anem Brothers Group Limited through LaunchUp. Our team is focused on current execution priorities, milestone tracking, and connecting the startup with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as it advances.’”

About Anem Brothers Group Limited

Anem Brothers Group Limited is a Tanzania-based company developing a commercial fish cage farming model. The team has completed technical design and SOPs for a pilot program, established legal incorporation and a Board of Directors, and is advancing supplier and early-commercial engagements to validate pilot operations.

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital supports startups through execution-focused guidance, fundraising readiness support, and access to a broad ecosystem of mentors, partners, and investors where appropriate. Through programs such as LaunchUp, FasterCapital helps founders refine strategy, strengthen materials, and make measurable progress toward near-term milestones.

FasterCapital adds Sunfruct to EquityPilot to advance sustainable farming in Morocco

Tata, Morocco & Dubai, UAE — March 25, 2026

FasterCapital today announced it is supporting Sunfruct through the EquityPilot program to help the Moroccan agribusiness execute an industrialization and aggregation plan focused on sustainable vegetable and date production for local and EU markets. The engagement centers on practical execution support tied to Sunfruct’s planned packhouse, trainer center, seed-breeding and grower-aggregation work in the Tata region.

FasterCapital and EquityPilot will target executional milestones in the first 30–60 days to refine operational plans, prioritize immediate packhouse and training center requirements, and align Sunfruct with regional ecosystem stakeholders for market and production readiness.

Why It Matters?

Morocco’s agricultural provinces confront climate stress, biodiversity threats, and rural poverty while demand for responsibly produced vegetables and dates in Europe and domestic markets grows. Sunfruct’s model of aggregated smallholders, local variety development, and integrated processing seeks to address supply-chain gaps while improving rural livelihoods in the Tata region.

What the Startup Delivers?

Sunfruct, founded in 2021, focuses on production, packaging and export of fruits and vegetables and is leading a region-building effort in Tata. The company plans phased expansion of field area and aggregation of smallholders, plus construction of a packhouse, trainer center, and essential oil extraction and seed-breeding capabilities to increase value capture and local resilience.

Why Now?

Timing Sunfruct’s on-the-ground presence, collaboration with a Kyoto University doctoral study of rural economy, and early government interest create a window to standardize sustainable production practices, scale smallholder aggregation, and bring processing capacity online to serve export windows and local markets.

What FasterCapital Will Provide?

- Hands-on execution support for early operational milestones and project prioritization

- Mentoring and access to a network of agricultural and export market advisors

- Guidance on fundraising readiness, commercial positioning, and investor materials

- Connections to relevant ecosystem stakeholders to support market access and partnerships

Program Plan First 30–60 Days

FasterCapital will work with Sunfruct to validate the packhouse and trainer center specifications, map immediate operational gaps, prioritize supplier and grower onboarding, and prepare investor-facing materials that reflect execution milestones and near-term timelines.

Leadership Comment

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

Next 90 Days

90-Day Outlook Sunfruct plans to finalize packhouse scope, launch targeted training modules for growers (including a focus on inclusive participation by women), and advance seed-breeding pilot plots. FasterCapital will support milestone tracking and introductions to technical and market advisors.

Founder background

Founder background Sunfruct was founded by Mbark Kaffa, an agriculture engineer educated at IAV, Morocco, with long-standing experience in agri-food production. The founding team includes co-founders with expertise in export management, R&D and rural economy, including a PhD candidate collaborating with Kyoto University on a rural-economic model for Tata.

Ecosystem relevance

Ecosystem relevance The project ties to Tata province development priorities and benefits from academic collaboration with Kyoto University. Local government visits and early partner interest signal regional alignment for renewed oasis biodiversity and date-palms regeneration alongside vegetable export initiatives.

About Sunfruct

Sunfruct, established in 2021, specializes in production, packaging and export of fruits and vegetables. The company focuses on building an integrated agricultural value chain in the Tata region, combining smallholder aggregation, local seed-breeding, processing and training to improve rural livelihoods and sustainable production.

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.

Electronic Marketing Boss Moves Toward Development, Cites Ongoing FasterCapital Collaboration

Accra, Ghana & Dubai, UAE — 25 Mar 2026

Electronic Marketing Boss, a Ghana-based startup focused on developing electronic marketing solutions, today reported a series of operational milestones as it advances through FasterCapital (https://fastercapital.com) support under the EquityPilot program. The team has completed a detailed product concept and business plan, conducted market validation research showing strong interest, defined core product features and an initial roadmap, and prepared investor-facing materials while building a founder team with clear roles.

FasterCapital, via EquityPilot, continues to support Electronic Marketing Boss with milestone planning and fundraising readiness as the company focuses on product development, early hires, and investor outreach during this current growth stage.

What the Startup Delivers? 

Electronic Marketing Boss is developing an electronic marketing solution designed to address local market needs identified during validation research. The company has articulated core features and a phased roadmap intended to guide product development and future go-to-market testing with potential customers.

Current FasterCapital Support

FasterCapital’s ongoing support in this phase includes:

- Milestone planning and roadmap refinement to align development work with business objectives

- Execution follow-up and strategic prioritization to keep near-term tasks focused

- Fundraising readiness support and pitch refinement for outreach to angel investors

- Introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders where appropriate

Current Execution Priorities

The startup’s current priorities are focused on progressing from concept to product development: refining feature requirements, recruiting early hires to support engineering and go-to-market activities, and continuing investor outreach to secure funding for the next stage. These are described as ongoing and execution-focused activities.

Customer Validation

Electronic Marketing Boss conducted market validation research with potential customers, which indicated strong interest in the concept and informed the selection of core features. Feedback from these engagements shaped the initial product roadmap and has been used to refine messaging in pitch materials ahead of investor conversations.

Funding Readiness Note

The team has prepared pitch materials and started outreach to angel investors while seeking funding to begin product development and early hires. FasterCapital is assisting with fundraising readiness and communications; no funding is guaranteed.

Leadership Comment

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re pleased to continue supporting Electronic Marketing Boss through EquityPilot. Our team is focused on current execution priorities, milestone tracking, and connecting the startup with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as it advances.’” 

About Electronic Marketing Boss

Electronic Marketing Boss is a Ghana-based startup developing electronic marketing solutions. The company has completed a product concept and business plan, validated demand through customer research, and is preparing to move into product development while pursuing funding for early hires.

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital works with founders to turn plans into disciplined execution through milestone-based support, hands-on guidance, and improved fundraising readiness. With programs including EquityPilot, FasterCapital helps startups sharpen positioning, clarify priorities, and connect with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as they grow. 

Mobiklinic and FasterCapital focus on digital primary care access via EquityPilot

Kampala, Uganda & Dubai, UAE — 15 Mar 2026

Mobiklinic Holdings Ltd today announced it has joined FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program to refine execution and scale its digital health and e-learning offerings across Uganda and the region. FasterCapital will work with Mobiklinic on near-term milestones that focus on product development, go-to-market execution, and ecosystem introductions to help the company reduce patient wait times and expand access to community health services.

FasterCapital’s EquityPilot will prioritize execution milestones and go-to-market support over the first 30–60 days, concentrating on product refinement, digital operations, and strategic outreach to payors and clinics.

Why It Matters?

Healthcare access in many parts of East Africa remains constrained by long queues, fragmented record-keeping, and uneven distribution of trained community providers. Digital tools that combine booking, virtual consults, and locally tailored training aim to reduce unnecessary facility visits and improve primary care reach for underserved communities.

What the Startup Delivers?

Product Snapshot Mobiklinic offers a consumer-facing app that lets patients book and pay for consultations, choose video, chat or voice consults, and store private medical records. The company also operates MobiKlearn, an e-learning platform for basic healthcare training targeted at community health providers, and provides tools for clinics to list branches and manage patient flow. Mobiklinic’s model targets reduced waiting-room time and improved primary care accessibility through digital triage and telehealth.

Why Now?

Timing Adoption of mobile health tools and demand for scalable training for community providers are rising across East Africa. Digital triage and remote consultation can directly address common bottlenecks such as lengthy waiting times and limited access to trained staff in peri-urban and rural areas.

What FasterCapital Will Provide?

FasterCapital Support Scope - Hands-on execution support focused on immediate product and GTM priorities - Fundraising readiness guidance and refinement of investor-facing materials - Connections to regional health ecosystem stakeholders and potential commercial partners - Assistance with milestone planning and progress tracking during the program

Program Plan (first 30–60 Days)

Execution Plan In the initial 30–60 days, FasterCapital and Mobiklinic will map priority product fixes, validate key user flows (booking, teleconsult, records), and target pilot engagements with clinics and insurers. Work will focus on sharper positioning for payor discussions, improving the MobiKlearn experience, and preparing measurable milestones for the next program phase.

Proof Mobiklinic’s profile materials highlight a combined focus on teleconsults, clinic listings, and an e-learning product for community health providers. The startup’s materials include projected user and revenue trajectories for MobiKlearn and operational hub plans that FasterCapital will review as part of program work.

Leadership Comment

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

Next Steps 90-Day

Outlook Over the next 90 days Mobiklinic will work with FasterCapital to finalize a prioritized product roadmap, initiate targeted pilot activations with clinics and insurers, and refine go-to-market messaging that supports uptake among patients and health facilities.

About Mobiklinic Holdings Ltd

Mobiklinic Founded by Andrew Ddembe, is a Kampala-based digital health company focused on reducing unnecessary facility visits and long wait times through an integrated patient app, teleconsultation services, clinic listing tools, pharmacy support, and MobiKlearn an e-learning platform for community health providers. Mobiklinic’s platform aims to improve quality, accessibility, scalability, and affordability of basic healthcare services while supporting local language training and post-learning support.

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 3EP to EquityPilot to address long-term digital document integrity

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada & Dubai, UAE — Mar 16, 2026

FasterCapital is supporting 3E Solutions Department (DESVY) — 3EP through the EquityPilot program to help the team develop and scale a document trust infrastructure designed to enable self-contained, offline-verifiable certification of digital files. The engagement pairs FasterCapital’s execution-focused support with 3EP’s open specification and reference tooling for certified document containers.

FasterCapital’s EquityPilot engagement will concentrate on execution milestones over the first 30–60 days, with activities to refine product integration, strengthen developer tooling, and prepare governance and certification processes for early adopters.

Why It Matters?

Digital documents underpin government, legal, financial, and healthcare workflows, yet many formats lack durable, self-contained proof of authenticity. 3EP aims to address this gap by providing an open container format and a separate certification authority layer that together are designed to enable offline verification of document integrity and provenance for long-term archives and mission-critical workflows.

What the Startup Delivers?

3EP defines a ZIP-based container structure that pairs a visual PDF with a structured semantic JSON layer and an integrity layer based on deterministic SHA-256 hashing. A separately governed 3ECertified™ authority issues Ed25519 signing chains and embeds ledger proofs in documents so verification can be performed without external server calls. The project includes an open-source 3EP Viewer and SDK to facilitate integration.

Why Now?

Timing Regulatory attention on records retention, coupled with the operational risks of server-dependent signature validation, is creating urgency for solutions that can guarantee file immutability and offline verifiability. 3EP’s separation of an open Core from a governed certification layer is designed to make adoption feasible for organizations seeking long-term custody assurances.

What FasterCapital Will Provide?

• Hands-on execution support to refine near-term milestones and product integration
• Assistance strengthening the open-source viewer and SDK for enterprise adoption
• Guidance on certification governance, audit readiness, and developer documentation
• Connections to ecosystem stakeholders, potential integrators, and compliance advisors

First 30–60 Days

Program Plan In the initial phase, FasterCapital and 3EP will focus on stabilizing the reference viewer and SDK, documenting canonical serialization and lifecycle rules, and formalizing the Compliance & Certification Board (CCB) processes that will underwrite 3ECertified™ operations. Activities will include code reviews, security assessments, and developer portal preparation.

Leadership Comment

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support 3E Solutions Department (DESVY) 3EP 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 90 days, the team plans to publish 3EP Core v1.0 and the open-source 3EP Viewer, launch the developer portal and SDK, and begin onboarding initial enterprise implementation license conversations and CCB audit workflows.

About 3E Solutions Department (DESVY)

3EP 3E Solutions Department (DESVY), Founded by E. Simon Jr Dibadi-Badio develops 3EP, an open document container and trust certification infrastructure that pairs a visual PDF with structured semantic data and an integrity layer. 3EP is designed to enable offline verification of document authenticity, provide clear lifecycle state controls, and separate an open Core specification from a governed certification authority.

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-backed Cama diesel reports AutoManage launch and 20% Q1 growth

Dakar, Senegal & Dubai, UAE — March 24, 2026 

Cama diesel, an existing participant in FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program, today reported a series of operational milestones including the launch of its AutoManage platform for inventory and vehicle maintenance, two major fleet maintenance contracts in Dakar, and 20% revenue growth in the first quarter. FasterCapital continues to provide ongoing support as the company advances its execution priorities. 

FasterCapital and EquityPilot remain involved with Cama diesel’s current execution focus on product deployment, commercial contract delivery, and team scaling, providing milestone planning and ecosystem introductions to support progress.

What the Startup Delivers? 

Cama diesel’s AutoManage is an inventory and vehicle maintenance platform designed to centralize parts tracking, schedule preventive maintenance, and streamline repair workflows. Paired with on-the-ground service teams, the product supports fleet owners with maintenance planning and execution, and is intended to improve service predictability and responsiveness.

Current FasterCapital Support

FasterCapital’s ongoing contributions to Cama diesel’s current phase include:

- Milestone planning and execution follow-up to track AutoManage rollout

- Pitch and communication refinement for contract delivery and investor readiness - Introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders in West Africa

- Strategic prioritization support to align product and commercial activities

Current Execution Priorities

Cama diesel’s present priorities are focused on operationalizing AutoManage with the two new fleet clients in Dakar, scaling technical support by integrating two recent hires into service delivery, and continuing revenue growth while refining workflows and customer onboarding processes.

Customer validation

The signing of two major contracts with partner companies for fleet maintenance and repair in Dakar provides direct commercial validation of Cama diesel’s combined software-plus-service model. These contracts are being used to refine AutoManage workflows in live operations and inform prioritized feature improvements and technician training.

Ecosystem Relevance

Cama diesel operates in Senegal’s expanding urban transport and logistics sector, where reliable fleet upkeep influences cost and service continuity. By combining a digital inventory and maintenance tool with localized service teams, Cama diesel addresses operational needs common to regional fleets and aligns with market demand for more predictable maintenance solutions.

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re pleased to continue supporting Cama diesel through EquityPilot. Our team is focused on current execution priorities, milestone tracking, and connecting the startup with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as it advances.’ 

About Cama diesel

Cama diesel is a Dakar-based fleet maintenance and repair provider that combines a digital inventory and maintenance platform with on-site technical services. The company focuses on improving operational uptime and simplifying parts and maintenance workflows for commercial fleets in Senegal.

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital works with founders to turn plans into disciplined execution through milestone-based support, hands-on guidance, and improved fundraising readiness. With programs including EquityPilot, FasterCapital helps startups sharpen positioning, clarify priorities, and connect with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as they grow. 

Fastercapital To Help Hobbe Execute Product And Market Milestones In Equitypilot

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia & Dubai, UAE — March 24, 2026

Fastercapital Today Announced That Hobbe Tech, An Ethiopian Event-Ticketing And Engagement Platform, Has Joined The Equitypilot Program To Accelerate Execution On Its All-In-One App For Ticketing, Live Streaming, Chat, And Crypto Payments. The Program Will Work With Hobbe On Product Refinement, Go-To-Market Focus, And Early Customer Engagement.

Fastercapital And Equitypilot Will Concentrate On Execution Milestones During The First 30–60 Days, Prioritizing Product Refinement, Pilot Event Deployments, And Early Merchant Outreach To Validate Hobbe’s Core Flows And Commercial Positioning.

The Events Industry Continues To Fragment Across Discovery, Ticketing, Streaming, And Payments. Hobbe Targets Organizers And Attendees Seeking A Unified Experience That Combines Physical And Virtual Event Management With Built-In Social Features And Cryptocurrency Support. Market Estimates Indicate Millions Of Events Annually Worldwide, And Hobbe Aims To Address Gaps For Organizers In Ethiopia And Similar Markets Before Scaling More Broadly.

What The Startup Delivers?

Hobbe Is Designed As An Integrated Event Platform That Brings Together Ticket Sales, Live Streaming, Real-Time Chat, And A Native Crypto Payment Option (Hbc). The App Aims To Simplify Event Logistics For Organizers While Improving Engagement And Accessibility For Attendees. Hobbe Offers Tiered Plans For Organizers, Including A Basic Free Tier And A Premium Plan With Expanded Capacity And Support.

Why Now?

Organizers Increasingly Need Integrated Digital Workflows As Hybrid And Virtual Events Remain Common. Hobbe Positions Itself To Capitalize On Demand For Consolidated Tools That Lower Administrative Overhead And Increase Real-Time Audience Interaction, Particularly In Under-Served Regional Markets.

What Fastercapital Will Provide?

- Hands-On Execution Support Focused On Near-Term Product And Go-To-Market Milestones

- Mentorship And Access To Relevant Ecosystem Stakeholders And Advisors

- Guidance On Fundraising Readiness, Pitch Materials, And Investor Positioning

- Support In Structuring Pilot Programs And Early Commercial Tests

Execution Plan (First 30–60 Days)

Fastercapital And Hobbe Will Focus On Testing Key User Journeys With Pilot Organizers, Tightening Payment And Streaming Integrations, And Improving Onboarding Flows For Event Hosts. The Work Plan Emphasizes Measurable Product Changes, Early Adopter Feedback, And Refining Messaging For Target Markets.

Leadership Comment

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

Next 90 Days

Over The Following 90 Days Hobbe Plans To Complete Iterative Product Improvements From Pilot Feedback, Expand Merchant Outreach In Addis Ababa And Other Regional Hubs, And Prepare Investor-Facing Materials To Support Future Fundraising Conversations. Progress Will Be Measured Through Pilot Conversions, Streaming Reliability, And Payment Flow Completion Rates.

Founder Background

Hobbe’s Founding Team Includes Mahfuz Kedir (Founder And CEO), Khalid Meftu (Chief Tech Officer And Advisor, Co-Founder), And Dame Bahiru (Co-Founder And Project Manager). The Team Combines Local Market Experience With Technical Development Capacity To Build A Regionally Focused Event Platform.

Competitive Landscape

Hobbe Enters A Category With Both International Ticketing Platforms And Local Providers. The Company Targets Differentiation Through Its Combined Streaming, Chat, And Cryptocurrency-Enabled Payment Model, Tailored To Event Organizers In Ethiopia And Similar Markets.

About Hobbe

Hobbe Is An Integrated Event Ticketing And Engagement Platform Built To Simplify Event Management And Enhance Attendee Interaction Through Live Streaming, Chat, And Crypto Payments. Hobbe Aims To Digitalize Event Ticketing And Improve Accessibility For Organizers And Audiences.

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.

WasteTrack reports new milestones with FasterCapital support on EquityPilot

Accra, Ghana & Dubai, UAE — March 24, 2026 

WasteTrack, a Ghana-based waste-collection technology initiative, today reports a series of operational and product milestones as it advances with ongoing support from FasterCapital through the EquityPilot program. Recent activity includes field engagements with Aboboya (tricycle) waste collectors, community leader outreach, and the start of prototype design for the WasteTrack platform.

This update from WasteTrack reflects continued collaboration with FasterCapital and the EquityPilot program, focused on current execution priorities including prototype development, customer outreach planning, and community-level stakeholder engagement.

What the Startup Delivers? 

WasteTrack is designing a platform intended to improve traceability, safety, and coordination across last-mile waste collectors. The product work underway is informed directly by operational conversations with tricycle collectors and early community stakeholders to ensure features are relevant to daily collection routines and local norms.

Current FasterCapital Support

FasterCapital continues to support WasteTrack’s current growth stage with: - milestone planning and execution follow-up for prototype development - pitch and communication refinement for upcoming customer onboarding - introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders as appropriate - strategic prioritization to align product design with field realities

Current Execution Priorities

WasteTrack’s present priorities are focused and practical: finalize a prototype design, incorporate field feedback from Aboboya collectors into product requirements, and prepare community channels for customer onboarding later in the year. The team is also organizing outreach with faith-based community leaders to support adoption pathways.

Execution progress

- Feb 5, 2026: Engagement with Aboboya (tricycle) waste collectors to discuss balancing economic needs with public safety amid a current regulatory vacuum.

- Feb 13, 2026: Meetings with three Christian leaders (pastors) to solicit support for community-level customer onboarding when it begins later in the year.

- Feb 18, 2026: Cofounders convened to begin designing the prototype for the WasteTrack platform.

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re pleased to continue supporting WasteTrack through EquityPilot. Our team is focused on current execution priorities, milestone tracking, and connecting the startup with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as it advances.’” 

About WasteTrack

WasteTrack is a Ghana-based startup developing a platform to support last-mile waste collectors and local waste-management stakeholders. The team is concentrating on product design informed by direct field engagement with Aboboya collectors and community leaders to address safety, economic sustainability, and operational coordination.

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital works with founders to turn plans into disciplined execution through milestone-based support, hands-on guidance, and improved fundraising readiness. With programs including EquityPilot, FasterCapital helps startups sharpen positioning, clarify priorities, and connect with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as they grow. 

FasterCapital’s EquityPilot welcomes MUQU Medical Centre to improve local access to care

Uganda & Dubai, UAE – 24 Mar 2026

FasterCapital has accepted MUQU Medical Centre into EquityPilot, announcing a collaboration designed to help the new clinic establish operations, prioritize patient-centred services, and accelerate early-stage execution in its community. The program engagement focuses on practical support to move MUQU from launch planning into steady service delivery.

FasterCapital and EquityPilot will concentrate on operational setup, clinical workflow design, and community outreach during the first 30–60 days to help MUQU Medical Centre begin serving patients efficiently and safely.

Why It Matters?

Local demand for accessible, affordable primary and specialist care continues to grow as communities seek integrated services close to home. MUQU Medical Centre aims to address gaps in diagnostics and preventive care while offering a broad set of specialties to serve families, seniors, and corporate clients. The timing aligns with rising patient expectations for coordinated, timely services and local providers that can reduce travel and delays.

What the Startup Delivers?

MUQU Medical Centre is designed as a community-focused outpatient clinic offering primary care, pediatrics, gynecology, dermatology, dentistry, ophthalmology, mental health support, and on-site diagnostics including laboratory and ultrasound. The centre emphasizes shorter waiting times, competitive pricing, and patient-centred care models intended to improve access and continuity for the local population.

Why Now?

Timing Advances in affordable diagnostics, telemedicine workflows, and heightened community interest in preventive health create an opening for a well-run outpatient clinic that consolidates core services under one roof. MUQU’s model targets convenience and coordinated care at a moment when patients are prioritizing both quality and accessibility.

What FasterCapital Will Provide?

- Operational guidance to set clinical workflows, patient registration, and EMR adoption - Support on go-to-market messaging, pricing strategy, and initial community outreach - Mentorship on regulatory readiness and quality assurance processes - Connections to relevant ecosystem stakeholders including advisors and service providers

First 30–60 Days

Program Plan Initial efforts will focus on finalizing facility setup, implementing basic electronic medical record processes, staff onboarding and training, and launching community awareness activities and referral channels. FasterCapital’s work will be execution-oriented, helping MUQU prioritize the operational tasks needed to accept patients and manage early demand.

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik said: ‘We’re excited to support MUQU Medical Centre 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 coming quarter MUQU Medical Centre intends to open its doors to patients, establish core diagnostic services, and begin structured outreach to local employers and community groups to build steady patient volume while refining operational processes.

About MUQU Medical Centre

MUQU Medical Centre Founded by Nakiwala Elizabeth, is a community-focused outpatient clinic aiming to provide accessible, affordable, and comprehensive healthcare services, including primary care, specialty consultations, diagnostics, and wellness programs. MUQU emphasizes patient-centred care, reduced wait times, and integrated services to meet local healthcare needs.

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 Grace Education to EquityPilot to support university admissions in France

Paris, France & Dubai, UAE — 23 March 2026 

FasterCapital announced today that Grace Education, a digital learning and admissions consultancy with a focus on one-on-one college and professional exam preparation, has joined the EquityPilot program to refine its execution and expand services for students in France. FasterCapital will work with the team to prioritize near-term milestones and strengthen operational readiness.

FasterCapital’s EquityPilot will focus on execution priorities during the first 30–60 days, helping Grace Education sharpen its go-to-market plan for France and prepare materials that support scalable student outreach.

Why It Matters? 

Higher education choice and preparation have become increasingly consequential for students and families. In France, demand for tailored college admissions guidance and international placement services is rising as students seek pathways to top-tier institutions worldwide. Grace Education aims to meet this market need by offering individualized mentoring and admissions strategy.

What the Startup Delivers? 

Grace Education provides personalized, one-on-one college, graduate, technical and professional exam admission consulting, combined with career placement and leadership development. The team is composed largely of graduates from leading universities, and the company highlights a 97% student admission success rate and placements with major employers as part of its profile.

Why Now? 

Timing With intensifying competition for top university seats and a growing appetite in France for international education pathways, Grace Education plans to scale its advisory services and localize offerings to better serve French students, parents, and foreign nationals applying to U.S., U.K., and European institutions.

What FasterCapital Will Provide? 

- Focused execution support to prioritize and sequence early milestones - Help refining go-to-market messaging and student outreach approaches - Guidance on readiness for fundraising and investor communications - Access to FasterCapital’s mentor and advisor network for operational feedback

Program Plan (first 30–60 days)

Initial Work Plan During the first 30–60 days, Grace Education and FasterCapital will conduct a diagnostic of current operations, finalize a localized go-to-market strategy for France, and establish measurable milestones for student acquisition and service delivery. The work will include mentor pairings, review of admissions curricula, and refinement of client-facing materials.

Leadership Comment

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

Founder background

Samuel Nortet, Founder Profile Founded in 2012, Grace Education is a digital learning center that combines admissions consulting and career placement. Its network of mentors includes graduates from institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Cambridge, and LSE. The organization emphasizes personalized mentorship and long-term academic and career planning.

Ecosystem relevance

Ecosystem relevance Grace Education’s expansion into France aligns with local demand for structured admissions support, especially for families seeking international placement. Localization efforts aim to adapt counseling, timelines, and outreach to the French market while preserving the firm’s one-on-one mentoring approach.

90-Day Outlook

Upcoming Milestones Over the next 90 days, the team will validate localized messaging, test pilot student recruitment campaigns in France, and begin building a mentor pipeline tailored to French applicants. Progress updates and milestone reviews will guide subsequent phases.

About Grace Education

Grace Education is a digital learning center and admissions consultancy founded in 2012. It offers personalized one-on-one college, graduate, and professional exam preparation, admissions strategy, career placement, and leadership training. Grace Education emphasizes mentor continuity and tailored, semester-by-semester application planning.

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital helps startups move faster by focusing on practical execution milestones, clearer go-to-market priorities, and fundraising readiness support. Via EquityPilot, FasterCapital works with founders to strengthen plans, improve pitch materials, and engage the right ecosystem stakeholders. 

Kaorg Academy advances virtual Messianic university with FasterCapital support

Austin, United States & Dubai, UAE — March 23, 2026 

Kaorg Academy®, an education startup developing a futuristic Messianic and Christian online university, today reported ongoing product development, partnership activity, and marketing hires as it prepares for public launch with continued support from FasterCapital through the EquityPilot program.

FasterCapital and EquityPilot continue to support Kaorg Academy’s current execution focus on product readiness, partner engagement, and go-to-market communications as the startup advances toward a staged public launch and investor engagement.

What the Startup Delivers? 

Kaorg Academy is building an online academy platform intended to deliver Messianic and Christian-focused content with a futurism and space studies orientation, and to experiment with virtual campus experiences. Current public-facing assets include a basic website framework and a planned virtual presence at academy.kaorg.org, while the team refines content and user flows ahead of launch.

Current FasterCapital Support

FasterCapital’s ongoing support in this phase includes: - milestone planning and execution follow-up for product readiness and launch sequencing - fundraising readiness guidance and pitch refinement - communications and positioning support for investor and partner outreach - introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders where appropriate - strategic prioritization of near-term operational steps

Current Execution

Priorities Kaorg Academy’s current priorities are focused on: completing a public-ready website and core course outlines; executing communications and SEO through a newly hired marketing team; formalizing a partnership presence with The International Futurism Fair as a partner event; and pursuing integrations and exploratory discussions for a VR-based classroom presence on VRChat and the academy.kaorg.org virtual domain. Sales activity will begin following the site launch.

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re pleased to continue supporting Kaorg Academy through EquityPilot. Our team is focused on current execution priorities, milestone tracking, and connecting the startup with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as it advances.’ 

About Kaorg Academy

Kaorg Academy is developing a Messianic and Christian online academy with a futurism and space studies orientation, aiming to explore immersive and virtual campus experiences. The startup is collaborating with Kaorg Organizations and working toward virtual offerings and partner events while preparing for a staged public launch and investor engagement.

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital works with founders to turn plans into disciplined execution through milestone-based support, hands-on guidance, and improved fundraising readiness. With programs including EquityPilot, FasterCapital helps startups sharpen positioning, clarify priorities, and connect with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as they grow. 

NFZ advances kiosk build, secures fabrication and deployment partners with FasterCapital support

West Des Moines, United States & Dubai, UAE — March 20, 2026 

NFZ, an early-stage kiosk hardware and deployment startup, today reported a series of product, operational and go-to-market milestones as it advances with ongoing support from FasterCapital through the EquityPilot program. Recent progress includes selecting a fabrication partner, completing detailed engineering files and locking an official pilot location with high foot traffic while continuing to prepare for prototype funding and scaling.

FasterCapital continues to support NFZ through EquityPilot with a focus on execution priorities, milestone tracking, and introductions to appropriate ecosystem stakeholders as NFZ advances its prototype and pilot deployment plans.

Current FasterCapital Support

FasterCapital’s ongoing contribution to NFZ includes: - Milestone planning and execution follow-up to keep prototype and pilot timelines on track - Fundraising readiness support, including pitch and materials refinement for investor outreach - Introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders to assist manufacturing and deployment scale-up - Strategic prioritization to align product, partner and pilot activities with near-term objectives

What the Startup Delivers? 

NFZ is developing a self-contained kiosk system designed for retail and public venues. The team has completed CAD drawings and a full bill of materials for the kiosk and its components, and has identified FabWorks as the fabrication partner and Forte A/V as its engineering and deployment partner to enable scale across multiple international markets.

Current Execution

Priorities NFZ’s current priorities are execution-focused and include: completing prototype assembly with FabWorks, coordinating engineering and deployment processes with Forte A/V to enable multi-country scaling, preparing the Jordan Creek Mall pilot deployment for live testing, and closing prototype funding to support the next production run. The company is offering a SAFE plus a revenue-share on early deployments as part of its current financing approach.

Ecosystem Relevance

NFZ’s pilot at Jordan Creek Mall an established retail site with significant annual visitors creates a high-visibility environment for early deployment testing and operational learning. Working with regional deployment specialists and a fabrication partner aligns production, logistics and installation workflows, an important integration for hardware-first startups moving toward commercial deployments.

Funding Readiness Note

NFZ is actively seeking $175,000 to complete its prototype phase. The startup has structured a SAFE with a linked revenue-share on its first five deployments until an investor receives a 2x return or two years of revenue share, and is engaging FasterCapital for fundraising readiness and investor communications.

Leadership Comment

“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re pleased to continue supporting NFZ through EquityPilot. Our team is focused on current execution priorities, milestone tracking, and connecting the startup with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as it advances.’”

About NFZ

NFZ  is a USA-based startup building deployable kiosk systems for retail and public venues. Recent milestones include finalized BOM and CAD drawings, selection of fabrication partner FabWorks, and partnership with Forte A/V for engineering and deployment across multiple countries. NFZ has secured a pilot location at Jordan Creek Mall and is preparing prototype production and pilot execution while seeking prototype funding.

About FasterCapital

FasterCapital works with founders to turn plans into disciplined execution through milestone-based support, hands-on guidance, and improved fundraising readiness. With programs including EquityPilot, FasterCapital helps startups sharpen positioning, clarify priorities, and connect with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as they grow.