TOFA Enters EquityPilot to Build a Formula 2 Pathway for Women Racers
Munich, Germany & Dubai, UAE — Apr 05, 2026
Motorsport’s elite tiers remain overwhelmingly male, and the transition from youth development programs into adult feeder series presents a persistent bottleneck for women drivers. With interest and grassroots initiatives growing, there is an urgent need for mission-focused teams and structured support that bridge development programs and competitive entry into series such as Formula 2.
What the Startup Delivers?
The One Family Racing (TOFA), a family-run company headquartered in Munich, is forming a mid-to-upper league racing initiative designed specifically to support women drivers over 18 who aspire to compete directly against male peers in feeder series. The program aims to combine race-team operations, coaching, and sponsorship development to create a credible competitive platform with the long-term ambition of producing a driver capable of stepping into the premier league.
Why Now?
Recent conversations in motorsport about equipment design and inclusion, and renewed visibility for women’s development initiatives, create momentum for targeted interventions. TOFA’s timing aligns with these trends and with broader industry signals toward improving pathways for women in higher-tier racing.
Program Plan (first 30–60 days)
- Establish operational core: appoint key technical and management roles, finalize team structure and facilities.
- Driver selection and intake: confirm candidates and set performance benchmarks.
- Sponsorship outreach: begin systematic engagement with potential commercial partners and rights holders.
- Race-readiness roadmap: plan pre-season testing schedule and logistics for initial feeder-series entries.
Snapshot → Problem
→ Program Plan → Proof → Quotes → Next Steps Proof points include TOFA’s documented strategy originating from its business plan and public updates that highlight the project’s focus on building a Formula 2-capable team environment and identifying experienced motorsport figures to guide operations.
Leadership Comment
Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support TOFA through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’
Founder background
TOFA was established as a family business to address the gap between youth development efforts (such as Girls on Track) and adult feeder series participation. The founding team brings motorsport operational intent, local European base in Munich, and hands-on management experience. Founded by Sasu Catalin Iulian.
Ecosystem relevance
TOFA’s model targets a defined niche within the motorsport ecosystem: operationally capable feeder-series teams that prioritize women drivers. The program is positioned to engage with race organizers, driver-development networks, and sponsor communities focused on diversity and high-visibility motorsport marketing.
Next 90 Days
TOFA and EquityPilot will concentrate on finalizing team leadership hires, confirming initial driver roster, securing primary technical partnerships for testing, and initiating sponsor conversations to underwrite the first competitive season.
About TOFA
TOFA is a Munich-based motorsport initiative focused on creating a feeder-series team environment for women drivers aged 18 and above. The company aims to close the gap between youth development programs and professional racing by delivering operational race support, driver development, and commercial engagement to enable competitive progression.
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.