FasterCapital Backs The Technology World’s Water- and Child-Safety Wearables
South Africa & Dubai, UAE - Oct 11, 2025
The Technology World and FasterCapital announce a strategic partnership through the EquityPilot program today to accelerate commercialization of a portfolio of wearable safety devices — including a shark‑escape aquatic shoe, toddler‑protection wristwear, and anti‑drowsiness driver gear — targeting global consumer safety markets via joint product, go‑to‑market and fundraising support.
Market opportunity & problem statement
Water‑safety, child‑security and driver‑alert systems are high‑priority global markets driven by rising recreational water use, urban family mobility and road-safety concerns. Drowning, smartphone drops and driver fatigue cause millions in losses and severe injuries annually; current offerings are fragmented and reactive. The Technology World’s integrated, low-profile wearables address white‑space across beach safety, toddler protection and personal device retention with real‑time alerts and rapid buoyancy/immobilization features, positioning the company to serve parents, lifeguard services, and consumer electronics markets where demand for proactive, connected safety solutions is growing.
Startup solution & differentiation
The Technology World combines miniaturized electronics, mesh‑neoprene wearable design and sensor‑driven actuators to deliver three flagship prototypes: (1) a slim ankle‑wrap “Shoe Electronic Beach Device” that activates rapid buoyancy and mobility to lift and propel swimmers to shore during drowning or shark incidents; (2) an attachable “EJ” smartphone guard that arrests accidental drops; and (3) a driver anti‑sleep ear device with cold‑gel activation tied to in‑vehicle cameras. A pediatric wrist tracker and pool‑perimeter pads generate instant parent alerts and GPRS notifications. Early lab prototypes demonstrate fast actuation, low power draw and comfortable form factors; the product suite’s differentiated combination of safety mechanics, networked alerts and consumer‑grade comfort creates a defensible position versus single‑feature incumbents.
FasterCapital partnership value
Through FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program, The Technology World gains access to structured product development resources, cloud and manufacturing partners, go‑to‑market mentorship and fundraising channels. FasterCapital’s selective admission criteria and global network validate the startup’s technical and market potential, while dedicated program support accelerates regulatory pathway planning, pilot deployments and Series A preparation. Expected outcomes include finished beta hardware, pilot rollouts with partner pools and a targeted seed raise within 9–12 months driven by joint investor introductions and commercialization roadmaps.
Executive quotes
“Hesham Zreik, General Partner at FasterCapital, said: “We back founders solving real safety challenges with strong technological moats. The Technology World’s multi‑prototype approach targets urgent consumer pain points with promising unit economics and pilot readiness — making them an ideal EquityPilot company. We’re excited to help turn prototypes into certified, market‑ready products.”
Omi Adjodah Founder & CEO, The Technology World, said: “This partnership fast‑tracks our mission to prevent drownings, child abductions and device loss through elegant, wearable tech. FasterCapital’s operational support and investor network will help us move from lab prototypes to regulated pilots, while keeping user comfort and reliability front and center.”
Growth trajectory & future plans
Near‑term milestones include completing safety and regulatory testing for aquatic and child‑safety devices, conducting closed‑site pilot programs with pool operators and coastal lifeguard services, and releasing an initial beta for consumer smartphone attachment. The startup plans phased market entry across high‑season coastal markets, followed by broader retail and B2B distribution. Capital sought: a seed round to finalize manufacturing tooling, certifications and first‑wave inventory. Long‑term vision: become the category leader in personal safety wearables that combine mechanical actuation with real‑time alerts.
About The Technology World
The Technology World is a consumer‑safety hardware startup developing compact, connected wearables that prevent drownings, child abductions and common device accidents. Founded to translate lifesaving concepts into affordable, comfortable products, the company focuses on rapid prototyping, user testing and regulatory compliance to deliver market‑ready solutions for families, recreational facilities and mobility providers.
About FasterCapital
FasterCapital is a global incubator and early‑stage investor that provides technical resources, mentorship and capital to tech startups via programs like EquityPilot. FasterCapital combines hands‑on product development support, cloud and manufacturing partnerships, and investor networks to accelerate startup commercialization and fundraising. The EquityPilot program is highly selective, focusing on scalable, defensible technology companies with clear go‑to‑market plans.