FasterCapital

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the PDG of NGOLAMB

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

NGOLAMB is a startup specialized in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence training and support. We provide accessible educational programs, tech solutions, and consulting services to help young people, businesses, and institutions better understand and adopt these technologies. Our mission is to democratize technological knowledge in Africa and beyond, creating opportunities and strengthening digital and financial inclusion.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire FasterCapital to accomplish?

• Fundraising Support – Helping us structure and execute our fundraising efforts, including connecting us with business angels and investors.
• Investment Readiness – Reviewing and improving our pitch deck, business plan, and financial model to meet international investor standards.
• Strategic Guidance & Market Positioning – Providing valuable insights on scalability, market opportunities, and risk management to strengthen NGOLAMB’s positioning as a leading blockchain and crypto education platform in Africa.

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Online Search

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from FasterCapital were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

NGOLAMB’s scope of work focuses on education, technology integration, and financial inclusion through blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and artificial intelligence. Our activities are designed to equip individuals, businesses, and institutions with the knowledge and tools to thrive in the digital economy. Education & Training Comprehensive training programs on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and AI.Workshops, bootcamps, and in-person classes across Africa.Certification programs to validate skills and enhance employability.Technology Development & Integration A mobile application that enables crypto transactions, learning, and community engagement.Development of smart contracts and integration of crypto payment solutions for SMEs and startups.Providing B2B solutions tailored to fintech and local businesses.Community & Ecosystem Building A vibrant community of 10,000+ members connected through online platforms and events.Conferences, awareness campaigns, and ambassador programs to spread blockchain adoption.Strategic partnerships with telecom operators, fintechs, and institutions to scale reach.Key Deliverables: Over 200 individuals trained in blockchain and crypto to date.More than $200,000 in revenue generated during pilot phase.Launch of a transactional mobile app supporting crypto education and payments.Growing a pan-African community to drive inclusion and adoption of decentralized technologies.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Revenue Generation – Over $200,000 in revenue generated during the pilot phase with limited resources.
Community Growth – Built an active community of more than 10,000 members across Africa through events, online platforms, and ambassador programs.
Training Impact – Successfully trained 200+ individuals in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and AI, equipping them with practical, market-ready skills.
Partnership Development – Secured a strategic partnership with FasterCapital through the EquityPilot program to support fundraising and scaling efforts.
Product Development – Advanced the design of a transactional mobile application that will combine education, crypto transactions, and community engagement.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

FasterCapital’s project management has been efficient, structured, and highly responsive. They delivered all key documents—such as the market study, business viability report, and investor feedback consolidation—on time and with clear, actionable insights.

They were proactive in aligning their work with our fundraising goals and adapted quickly to our needs, whether it was adjusting financial assumptions, refining our pitch deck, or clarifying investor expectations. Their responsiveness and flexibility made the collaboration smooth, and we always felt supported in moving to the next stage without delays.

What was your primary form of communication with FasterCapital?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed us most about FasterCapital is their combination of professionalism, responsiveness, and global perspective. Unlike many incubators or accelerators, they provide not only investor connections but also in-depth studies (market analysis, business viability reports, and investor feedback) that give startups like NGOLAMB a clear roadmap to strengthen their fundraising strategy.

Their ability to adapt to our specific context in Africa while leveraging a global investor network makes them truly unique. This blend of strategic insight and hands-on support has been a key differentiator in our experience with them.

Are there any areas for improvement or something FasterCapital could have done differently?

No, not yet a suggestion idea at the moment. We collaborate with FasterCapital for the development of our startup NGOLAMB and their support is exceptional. Their team provides us with clear and professional advice on fundraising, pitch deck, business plan and growth strategy. A trusted partner that we highly recommend to any ambitious startup.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Creative Designer of Aimmy Couture Deszine

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are sell stylish women clothing, that involves both cutting, sewing and Ready-to-wear apparel.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire FasterCapital to accomplish?

• Fundraising
• Investment

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from FasterCapital were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

FasterCapital has been a game-changer and incredible for my startup. They provide me with valuable insights and the resources, which has helped us improve and identify areas for improvement in our pitch and business plan respectively.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

FasterCapital has helped my startup tremendously, by identifying areas for improvement most especially in our pitch deck and business plan. They provide valuable connections from different investors to give valuable report, which has been an  eye-opening in my business in general.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their project management is incredible and great. They ask for any feedback, question in mind to be clerified, and their responses was all in check, quick and fast. FasterCapital is indeed a great platform to work with.

What was your primary form of communication with FasterCapital?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They are: 1. Helping startup to grow their business.

2. Fundraising to help founders establish.

3. Network and Connections.

Are there any areas for improvement or something FasterCapital could have done differently?

I could suggest one improvement, it would be to add more tailored support for the fashion industry. Our business models are different from tech startups.

​A specific module for creative businesses would be amazing. It could cover things like brand value. Having a mentor with fashion industry experience would also be a great addition.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

KME Engineering Congo Group is an industrial maintenance and engineering company. I’m the CEO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with FasterCapital?

We needed help raising funds for our projects and obtaining strategic advice to optimize our business model and accelerate our growth.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

FasterCapital has done a complete job in three steps. First, they analyzed our project and optimized our financial and strategic documents. Then, they reproduced our pitch deck and business plan for investors. Finally, they’ve introduced us to their network of investors and advised us during negotiations.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with a team of 10 people.

How did you come to work with FasterCapital?

We found them through an online search and a recommendation. The best reliable referral agency, and the recommendation was that they were on Clutch. We chose FasterCapital because they act as partners rather than consultants. They don't just provide advice, but co-invest with our company, sharing both risks and successes. Their expertise is specifically focused on fundraising and connecting us with a network of qualified investors. Their support is personalized and tailored to our specific needs, allowing us to present a strong and credible case.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in February 2025, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We’ve been satisfied with their progress. We’ve also received favorable feedback from eight business angels. Instead of simply advising us, FasterCapital invested directly in our project by integrating us into a FasterCapital-funded LaunchUp program. This approach demonstrated their trust and commitment. From the outset, a clear and realistic timeline was established, and we were pleased to see that each step was carried out with remarkable rigor.

How did FasterCapital perform from a project management standpoint?

FasterCapital’s project management has been exemplary. They’ve been efficient and professional, following a clear roadmap and respecting all deadlines. They demonstrated great efficiency and professionalism, following a clear roadmap and meeting all set deadlines, ensuring the success of our fundraising.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We’ve been impressed with their co-investment and partnership model. Instead of just advising us, FasterCapital has directly invested in our project by integrating us into a LaunchUp program. This approach has demonstrated their confidence and exceptional commitment, making the collaboration unique and effective. FasterCapital stood out for its unique co-investment launchup model, exemplary project management, and the quality of its strategic advice. They are an essential partner, and we highly recommend them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they’ve done their best.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Right The Future Uganda

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

RTF is a not for profit, non-partisan, inclusive and volunteer organization for improved Health, social and economic development to  support women and girls access in Uganda 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire FasterCapital to accomplish?

• To raise capital to fund and vest in producing exercise books

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Other

How many teammates from FasterCapital were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

More than 9.4 million children are enrolled in primary and secondary schools in Uganda. Allthese need exercise books among other stationary materials to study well.Exercise books are stationary items required for schools, offices and other purposes. Theirmarket and demand is high since they are used by most pupils and students. That is why it makessense to invest in producing exercise books.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Products and Services

We shall produce long double ruled black book of 2, 3 and four quire. The services offered include consultation, placement of orders, delivery and customer feedback.

One box of A3 paper contains five reams, each with 500 papers. This makes up 2,500 papers. With these papers, we are in position to make 50 books of 4-quire size. The same box can be used to make 92 2-quire books. Accordingly A 4-quire has 384 pages and an A4 2-quire has 192 pages.

A large sheet of parchment is used to fold paper several times in order to produce several pages for a book. The term quire is used to describe a set of leaves that are grouped together. A single sheet of paper is folded and cut in order to produce a quire, with four leaves (eight pages, front and back).

Therefore to make a book, it takes a manual process of obtaining A3 plain papers, having them ruled, folded in sets of 9 papers for a 4-quire before they are woven together. After that, one needs a hard piece of paper called a board, marble and synthetic leather cover and glue. The books are then trimmed before they are packed for sale.

Market Analysis

Exercise books are sold in stationary shops, markets, wholesale shops, retail shops and on streets. There is a ready market throughout the country as more and more children go to school. The UPE and USE programs have boosted the numbers.

Source of Supply of machinery, equipment and raw materials is procured locally although it could also be imported from countries like Japan, South Africa and China.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

FasterCapital has made our books sell in stationery, wholesale, and retail shops, markets, and on the streets. There is a ready market throughout the country as more and more children go to school. The UPE and USE programs have boosted the numbers.

What was your primary form of communication with FasterCapital?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Very Great 

Are there any areas for improvement or something FasterCapital could have done differently?

Rasing capital for my startup bussines urgently 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Malawi Open University

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Malawi Open University (MOU) emerges with a mission to revolutionize higher education in Malawi and beyond, breaking down barriers and providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality online education. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire FasterCapital to accomplish?

• Raise money for my startup, Malawi Open University.

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Online Search

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from FasterCapital were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

 SWOT analysis for Malawi Open University Refining Malawi Open University pitch deck Conducting business viability 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

•  Improved investor readiness: my business model or financial forecasts were refined, making my startup more appealing to investors.
• Stronger pitch materials: I now have a more polished presentation and supporting documents that clearly communicate my vision.
•  Investor outreach progress: I have been introduced to a certain number of investors through FasterCapital’s network.
• Visibility: my startup now has greater exposure within international startup ecosystems.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

FasterCapital demonstrated excellent project management throughout their engagement with my startup, Malawi Open University. They delivered on agreed items within the expected timeframes and maintained clear, consistent communication at every stage. What stood out most was their responsiveness — they were quick to address questions, provide feedback, and adapt their support to the specific needs of my startup. This combination of timeliness and attentiveness created a reliable and efficient working relationship.

What was your primary form of communication with FasterCapital?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What I found most impressive about FasterCapital is the depth of their commitment to startups. They go beyond offering generic advice by tailoring their support to the specific challenges of each project. Their ability to combine strategic guidance with practical tools, while maintaining professionalism and responsiveness, sets them apart. This personalized and structured approach makes them unique compared to many other firms in the fundraising and startup support space.

Are there any areas for improvement or something FasterCapital could have done differently?

At the moment, I feel like FasterCapital team are doing a great job. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the COS of Birbal AI

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Birbal AI, IoT & XaaS

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire FasterCapital to accomplish?

• Raise Capital
• Secure Investment
• Equity Consultancy

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Referral

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from FasterCapital were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Scope of Work:
Birbal AI has entered into a strategic partnership with FasterCapital under its EquityPilot Program, with the primary focus on securing funding and investments to accelerate the development and scaling of its AI-driven solutions. This collaboration is designed to strengthen Birbal AI’s innovation pipeline and fuel growth across India, the UAE, and Southeast Asian markets. FasterCapital’s role is to provide financial backing, investor connections, and strategic fundraising support, enabling Birbal AI to channel resources into building next-generation AI technologies for industrial productivity, computer vision, and precision applications.

Key Deliverables:

• Funding Support → Facilitation of capital investments for scaling operations and R&D.
• Investor Network Access → Direct introductions to global investors and venture capital groups.
• Strategic Fundraising Guidance → Tailored financial advisory to strengthen Birbal AI’s investment readiness.
• Market Expansion Support → Enabling Birbal AI to leverage new opportunities in India, UAE, and Southeast Asia.

Summary of Funding & Investment:Through this partnership, FasterCapital will support Birbal AI in raising funding rounds and securing investment opportunities from global investors, ensuring the company has the financial resources to expand operations, scale product offerings, and lead innovation in AI-powered productivity solutions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Key Deliverables:

Funding Support → Facilitation of capital investments for scaling operations and R&D.
Investor Network Access → Direct introductions to global investors and venture capital groups.
Strategic Fundraising Guidance → Tailored financial advisory to strengthen Birbal AI’s investment readiness.
Market Expansion Support → Enabling Birbal AI to leverage new opportunities in India, UAE, and Southeast Asia.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Summary of Funding & Investment:
Through this partnership, FasterCapital will support Birbal AI in raising funding rounds and securing investment opportunities from global investors, ensuring the company has the financial resources to expand operations, scale product offerings, and lead innovation in AI-powered productivity solutions.

What was your primary form of communication with FasterCapital?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

FasterCapital stands out for their co-funding offering startups capital and strategic investor connections, mentorship, and business development support. Its global reach across diverse industries and strong focus on innovation-driven companies make it a trusted growth partner for scaling businesses worldwide.

Are there any areas for improvement or something FasterCapital could have done differently?

None Mentionable.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of a pioneering social enterprise project for establishing three eco-conscious lodges.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with FasterCapital?

We needed help with strategic mentorship, capital-raising support, and access to a global network of investors and industry experts.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

FasterCapital has provided technical support for developing a business plan, pitch deck, and financial model. We’ve developed the first draft of the three strategic documents and submitted them to FasterCapital, which has shared them with its base of angel capitalists for feedback. The deliverables include the final business plan, pitch deck, and financial model, and we’re now in the fundraising stage.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with three teammates from FasterCapital, including Lydia, who is in charge of the media, and Nour and Sella, who manage the fundraising.

How did you come to work with FasterCapital?

We found them through an online search. They’re the most reputable global venture builder and online incubator, dedicated to co-funding and co-founding innovative startups.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in July 2025, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We’ve received feedback from angel capitalists, which shows that the project is viable and has a ROI. For example, one angel capitalist said, “PELO Tour Lodges’ partnership strategy with NGOs, sports federations, and tour operators is smart for market penetration, but I want to see more concrete MoUs or letters of intent to validate these claims.”

In response to this feedback, we’re currently finalizing MoUs with two national sports federations and letters of collaboration with three tour operators. These will be available for investor due diligence prior to closing the funding.

How did FasterCapital perform from a project management standpoint?

FasterCapital is competent in project management and delivers on time. We’re just waiting to see if they can raise the finances within the timeframe. We communicate via email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

FasterCapital has employees who are very able and patient. Whenever we show weaknesses during the technical support period, they’re available to clarify what we need.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We’re just lacking a timeline for selling our startup to investors. We wish to know, according to their experience, how long it can take to raise funds. Otherwise, they’re doing well.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of Seren

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are the first and only startup in Brazil and in the world that brings in an ecosystem of Educational and Technological solutions all the necessary tools for students and people at moment of career choice to make the most assertive decision when choosing their profession.

We have as core features a unique tech structure of Master Classes (online and VOD) of all professions in the world and a brand-new Generative AI career-focused tutor (multi language).

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire FasterCapital to accomplish?

• Venture Capital services (as a Virtual Incubator)

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Online Search

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from FasterCapital were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

FasterCapital is a global virtual incubator/accelerator that help startups globally. Following there are the scope of provided services:

- Raising capital with the current Faster Capital investors portfolio
- Consultation on Pitch Deck, Business plan and financial forecast (review and improvement on these documents)
- Consultation on the evaluation of the startup and terms of raising capital (equity to be given, loan interest’s rate and others)
- Consultation on connecting and approaching potential investors such as angel investors and venture capital firms based on mutual interest and willingness.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

-Pitch deck presentation for interested investors

-Q&A rounds with possible investors

-Competitors Analysis Report

-Market Study

-Business Viability

-Etc

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Best practices centric for fundraising processes:

At Seren, we are sincerely grateful for the strategic support and guidance provided by FasterCapital throughout our fundraising process. Their expertise and proactive engagement have been vital in helping us navigate the complexities of capital raising with confidence and clarity. From refining our investor materials to facilitating valuable connections, their team has consistently delivered insights and best practices that have enhanced our fundraising strategy. FasterCapital is not only leading our current funding round — they are serving as a true strategic partner, committed to helping us build a strong foundation for our next phase of growth.

What was your primary form of communication with FasterCapital?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

CRM Team

Are there any areas for improvement or something FasterCapital could have done differently?

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO, Founder, medical director of Ponce health Nigeria limited

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Healthcare firm into providing of medical services using information technology.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire FasterCapital to accomplish?

• Co-found and co-fund.
• Help raise capital to complete our developmental stage
• To help scale our minimum viable product.

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Online Search

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from FasterCapital were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Fastercapital is incubating UMRA under Ponce Health. 

UMRA look to provide digital platform for monitoring and management of chronic cases like blood pressure and blood sugar levels leveraging Artificial intelligence and Doctor's consultations.

Fastercapital is helping us with the necessary drive, advice and hopefully financial assistance needed to scale our product.

API is more than 60% complete, gearing for integration and testing phases before rolling it out for use.

It will be available in IOs, Android and web version for features.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The reviews on my documentation and the need for more insight given to me.

Putting our team out there on the platform for investors awareness for the financial raise.

Their correspondences are timely which correlates with good work ethics and efficiency driving our purpose with better dimensions to it.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They've delivered so far on the promises which are grouped. Hopefully as we go further into operations we will understand fully what they have for us and unravel more features going forward.

What was your primary form of communication with FasterCapital?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I'm impressed by their ability to convince beyond the advance fee for their services.

Timely delivery of services.

Organizational output is topnotch.

Are there any areas for improvement or something FasterCapital could have done differently?

I wouldn't say for now because I'm still to get to the end of their program to say what's missing or not.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Silta Agro Limited

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Silta Agro Limited is a agri tech company in Nigeria. The company is currently developing a strategic agricultural technology project called GonaSmart-AI. Gonasmart-ai is dual solution platform to address most pressing challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Nigeria which is crop diseases and mechanisation problem.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire FasterCapital to accomplish?

• Raise capital
• Mentorship

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Online Search

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

Company values aligned

How many teammates from FasterCapital were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

GonaSmart AI is a strategic agricultural technology project under Silta agro limited. The project aims to revolutionise Nigerian agriculture by offering solutions to most pressing challenges faced by smallholder farmers which is problem of plant diseases and lack of mechanization. AI powered mobile application for diagnosing plant diseases and affordable mechanized equipment for small holder farmers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Exceptional support from the team in FasterCapital, market research and ontime feedbacks.
• Enhanced pitch deck, Business plan, financial projections etc developed with FasterCapital support.
• Actionable investor feedback collected and integrated into the business strategy and find raising strategy.
• first meeting with Investors schedule to take place soon.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They deliver on time.

What was your primary form of communication with FasterCapital?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

their unique global reach inclusivity, they support start ups regardless of geography or industry, making them accessible to enterprenurs from emerging market who often dont have access to resources.

Are there any areas for improvement or something FasterCapital could have done differently?

no