FasterCapital

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Ndeipi

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our Core Products and Services

We provide a comprehensive ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between traditional physical assets and modern digital finance. Our focus is on transparency, sovereign financial infrastructure, and institutional-grade technology.

1. Aurion Trading Platform

This is our flagship licensed commodities brokerage environment. It is specifically designed to facilitate the trading of tokenized Real World Assets (RWA), with a primary focus on physical gold and copper. By digitizing these commodities, we enable more fluid capital flows and transparent ownership records.

2. NodeBoss Infrastructure

NodeBoss represents our hardware-meets-finance initiative. These are solar-powered AI compute units designed to operate in diverse environments. They serve a dual purpose:

Providing localized AI processing power.

Generating multiple yield streams through decentralized compute and energy arbitrage.

3. Financial Engineering & Hedging

We deploy advanced AI-driven hedging strategies to manage volatility between digital assets and precious metals. This system monitors market signals to optimize asset positioning between Bitcoin and gold, ensuring capital preservation and growth for the ecosystem.

4. Gaming and Gamification

To engage the next generation of investors, we are developing immersive platforms like CyberWars: GN Mining. This project integrates real-world mining data into interactive environments, effectively gamifying the experience of asset ownership and resource management.

5. Sovereign Payment Rails

We are building independent financial infrastructure tailored for regional markets. Often described as a decentralized alternative for payment processing, these rails allow for transparent, efficient capital movement without reliance on legacy systems that may not suit local economic needs.

Our mission is to integrate these verticals—mining, compute, and fintech—into a single, cohesive stack that empowers both individual and institutional participants.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Pitch Deck Review
• SWOT analysis
• Investor Intros

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

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 utilizes its network of over 155,000 angel investors and 50,000 VCs to facilitate warm introductions. For Ndeipi, this includes:  

Pitch Deck & Data Room Optimization: Refining investor materials to reflect the complex intersection of DeFi and physical mining assets.

Valuation Services: Establishing an institutional-grade valuation for the company to support upcoming seed or Series A rounds.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Increased investor meetings.

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

The team met deadlines.

What was your primary form of communication with FasterCapital?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

Their level of professionalism and business acumen stood out.

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Fondateur projet of FERME ECOVILLAGE

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Ferme Ecovillage (Ziguinchor, Casamance) launches an integrated collection, cold‑chain and processing hub for fisheries and fruit under FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program to reduce losses, create jobs and expand market access.The  complex Ferme  is a startup specializing in sustainable and commercial development with a strong social impact for local communities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Finding funding
• -Improving our fundraising strategy
• -Benefiting from their professional advice

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Online Search

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• Great culture fit
• 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.

FasterCapital is helping me structure my project, improve my presentation materials, and identify funding opportunities.
The team also provides me with strategic advice and detailed reports to optimize my approach to investors.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The management of the Ecovillage Farm project is smooth and professional.
The team respects my commitments and is always available to answer my questions.
Communication is clear and regular.

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

Their expertise, professional responsiveness, and ability to quickly grasp my Ecovillage Ferme project are particularly impressive.

The team also offers me, I sometimes think, personalized support given my mistakes.

What was your primary form of communication with FasterCapital?

Email or Messaging App

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

Overall, the experience has been positive so far, and I think it's always the same as with Fastercapital. May this fantastic team continue on this path

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

To have the documents in Spanish or French

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Genius Designs

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

EasyBusy is a Fiji-based proptech startup that provides a trust-first digital marketplace connecting property owners with reliable contractors and handymen, streamlining onboarding, payments, and project management.  

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired FasterCapital to help us secure funding and scale our startup through expert mentorship, investor connections, and technical support.

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Online Search

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Other

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.

We engaged FasterCapital to support EasyBusy through their EquityPilot program, with a clear focus on fundraising, product development, and market expansion. The collaboration began with a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including investor outreach in the GCC region, pitch deck refinement, and financial modeling to strengthen our position with potential backers.  

On the technical side, FasterCapital provided engineering advisory to ensure our platform could scale effectively, support multilingual users, and integrate secure payment solutions. They also guided us in building contractor onboarding workflows and verification systems, which are critical to EasyBusy’s trust-first marketplace model.  

Beyond fundraising and technical development, FasterCapital offered mentorship on business strategy, helping us design a market entry plan for the GCC and prepare operational milestones for the first 30–60 days of execution. Their team also assisted with legal and compliance frameworks for cross-border operations, ensuring we were ready to expand responsibly.  

Overall, the scope of work covered strategic fundraising, technical product development, operational readiness, and business mentorship. The key deliverables included a refined pitch deck, investor connections, secure payment integration, contractor onboarding systems, and a clear roadmap for GCC expansion.  

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable outcomes included a refined pitch deck, successful investor introductions in the GCC region, the launch of contractor onboarding workflows, and the integration of secure payment features, all of which demonstrated tangible progress toward EasyBusy’s fundraising and expansion goals. 

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

FasterCapital demonstrated structured and reliable project management throughout our collaboration. They set clear milestones and consistently delivered items on time, particularly in areas such as pitch deck refinement, technical advisory, and contractor onboarding workflows. Their team was responsive to our needs, adapting quickly to feedback and providing guidance whenever challenges arose. While we are still in the process of securing our first round of funding, FasterCapital has laid the groundwork by ensuring that all preparatory deliverables were completed on schedule and aligned with our objectives.  

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 was the uniqueness of their EquityPilot program, which goes beyond traditional fundraising support by combining investor connections with hands-on technical and strategic guidance. Unlike many accelerators or funding partners, they provided a structured framework that covered pitch refinement, product engineering, contractor onboarding, and market expansion planning, all under one umbrella. This integrated approach made the collaboration feel comprehensive and tailored, ensuring that every aspect of EasyBusy’s growth was addressed in parallel.  

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

While FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program provided strong structure and timely deliverables, one area for improvement would be accelerating the process of securing actual funding. Their team has laid a solid foundation with investor outreach and pitch refinement, but we are yet to close our first round of funding. A more proactive push in converting introductions into commitments would make their support even more impactful.  

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Padue

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

we created startup that provides roadside assistance 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• raise capital to scale the business

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Online Search

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

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.

The scope of work with FasterCapital focused on preparing our startup, Padue, for investor readiness through their EquityPilot program.

Padue is an on-demand mobile platform based in Lusaka, Zambia, connecting users to roadside assistance providers such as mechanics and towing services. At the time of engagement, we had an early-stage product and required support in refining our fundraising materials and overall business positioning.

FasterCapital conducted a comprehensive review of our core investor documents, including our business plan, pitch deck, and financial model. The engagement was centered around identifying gaps, improving clarity, and aligning our materials with investor expectations.

Key areas of work included:

Business Plan Review & Strategy Refinement:
Evaluation of our market positioning, value proposition, and scalability strategy, with recommendations on how to better structure and present our growth narrative.
Pitch Deck Optimization:
Detailed feedback on slide structure, storytelling, and investor communication to ensure clarity around traction, problem-solution fit, and monetization.
Financial Model Review:
Guidance on improving revenue projections, cost structure, and key metrics such as customer acquisition cost (CAC), lifetime value (LTV), and transaction assumptions.
Market & Monetization Insights:
Recommendations on strengthening our market analysis and refining our monetization strategy to better reflect realistic growth and scalability.
Investor Perspective Report:
A structured report outlining how investors are likely to evaluate our startup, highlighting weaknesses, risks, and areas requiring improvement.
Key Deliverables:

A detailed evaluation report covering all core business materials
Actionable recommendations for improving the pitch deck and business plan
Strategic insights into investor expectations and fundraising positioning
Guidance on refining financial projections and unit economics
As a result of this engagement, we significantly improved the quality and clarity of our investor materials and are now better positioned to approach angel investors and venture capital firms with a stronger, more structured narrative.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The engagement with FasterCapital led to several tangible improvements in both our product positioning and fundraising readiness:

Stronger, Investor-Ready Pitch Deck: Our pitch materials were significantly improved, with clearer messaging around our roadside assistance platform in Zambia. The deck now better communicates the problem, solution, market opportunity, and scalability of the business.
Clearer Value Proposition: We refined how we present our app—specifically how it connects drivers with nearby service providers (mechanics, tow trucks, etc.). This made our offering easier for both investors and partners to understand.
Improved Financial Projections: Our revenue model and financial forecasts were restructured to be more realistic and aligned with market conditions in Zambia, giving us a more credible case when engaging investors.
Better Market Positioning: We gained clearer insights into how to position our platform within the local ecosystem, including differentiation from informal roadside services and highlighting trust, convenience, and reliability.
More Professional Documentation: Supporting materials such as our business plan and investor documentation were enhanced, making them more structured and presentable.
Increased Investor Confidence: As a result of these improvements, we are now better prepared to approach investors and have more confidence when presenting our startup and answering due diligence questions.

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

FasterCapital demonstrated a structured and professional approach to project management throughout the engagement. Communication was consistent, and they maintained clear timelines for each stage of the process.

They generally delivered key items on time, particularly in areas such as pitch deck improvements, business plan feedback, and investor readiness guidance. When there were delays, they were communicated in advance and handled transparently.

In terms of responsiveness, their team was attentive and open to feedback. They took the time to understand our specific market in Zambia and adapted their recommendations accordingly. Questions and requests were addressed in a timely manner, and they provided constructive, actionable feedback that we could implement quickly.

Overall, they were collaborative and supportive, ensuring that our needs as a startup founder were met while keeping the project moving forward efficiently.

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 stood out most about FasterCapital was their deep understanding of startup fundraising and their structured approach to preparing companies for investment.

Unlike generic advisory services, they go beyond surface-level feedback and really focus on making your business investor-ready. Their ability to break down complex areas—such as financial modeling, market positioning, and pitch strategy—into clear, actionable steps was particularly impressive.

I also found their global perspective to be unique. Even though our startup is based in Zambia, they were able to provide insights that aligned with international investor expectations while still being adaptable to our local market context.

Additionally, their hands-on involvement made a difference. They didn’t just give recommendations—they actively guided us on how to improve our pitch materials and overall presentation, which added real value to the process.

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

While the overall experience was positive, there are a few areas where FasterCapital could improve.

At times, the process can feel a bit standardized, especially in the early stages. A more tailored approach from the beginning—particularly for startups operating in emerging markets like Zambia—would make the experience even more impactful.

Additionally, response times could occasionally be improved during busy periods. Although feedback was generally helpful and detailed, faster turnaround in some instances would help maintain momentum.

Finally, clearer visibility into timelines and next steps at each stage of the process would enhance the overall experience, especially for founders navigating fundraising for the first time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder & CEO of CyberPast

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

CyberPast creates handcrafted digital art collections and develops AI-powered storytelling experiences across NFT, blockchain, Web3, and future-oriented quantum computing ecosystems.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Strengthen our fundraising readiness and investor-facing materials.
• Better define our differentiated market positioning, value proposition, and growth strategy.
• Receive structured feedback on our business model, retention plan, and investor outreach preparation.
• Clarify our market opportunity, target audience, and strategic priorities for growth.
• Improve the overall structure, credibility, and presentation of CyberPast for investors and partners.

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Online Search

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from FasterCapital were assigned to this project?

11

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

FasterCapital supported CyberPast through several structured deliverables focused on fundraising readiness and business development. Their work included a detailed market study, review and refinement support for our pitch deck, business plan, and financial model, investor-oriented feedback, a customer retention study, a partnership analysis, and a KPI framework for growth and measurement. These deliverables helped us better clarify our market positioning, improve our investor-facing materials, identify strategic gaps, and define more concrete next steps for execution, partnerships, retention, and fundraising preparation.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The most meaningful outcomes were a clearer understanding of CyberPast’s market opportunity, sharper customer segmentation, and more defined positioning and growth priorities. FasterCapital’s work also helped us improve the structure of our pitch deck, business plan, and financial model, while giving us more concrete frameworks for retention, partnerships, KPIs, and fundraising preparation. It also clarified an important execution principle for us: sustainable progress depends not only on fundraising readiness, but also on building the right operational and team structure behind the project. This includes the gradual development of a modern, world-class team, starting with the engagement of remote professionals to support active project execution and later expanding toward a physical office structure, which also requires a certain level of funding. In this respect, serious steps are being shaped on the foundation of the CyberPast x FasterCapital partnership and its structured collaborative work, all aimed at achieving long-term, growing, and sustainably scalable success. As a result, we now have better strategic clarity, stronger investor-facing materials, and more concrete next steps for execution and development.

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

The engagement was managed mainly through email and messaging, with deliverables shared in a structured and organized format. FasterCapital responded with relevant reports, reviews, and follow-up communication that matched the current stage and needs of CyberPast. Their feedback helped us better understand priorities across fundraising readiness, positioning, retention, partnerships, and investor-facing materials. Overall, the process was clear, professional, and useful.

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 stood out most was FasterCapital’s ability to take a broad startup vision and turn it into more structured, investor-oriented feedback across several connected areas. Their support was not limited to one angle; it covered market analysis, business-material refinement, customer and retention thinking, partnerships, KPI planning, and fundraising readiness in a connected and practical way. I especially value their ability to recognize the individuality of a founder, appreciate human capability, talent, and potential, and understand when a project carries a broader long-term vision. The ability to see and value that kind of potential is a meaningful strength, and it is one of the reasons this collaboration feels strategically important for CyberPast. This made the overall process more coherent, useful, and strategically relevant for CyberPast.

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

The biggest additional value going forward would come from more execution-focused follow-up, clearer prioritization of next steps, and stronger practical support around team-building and operational structuring. For founder-led startups like CyberPast, fundraising readiness is important, but so is building the right team to execute the vision in practice. More support in identifying and gradually securing qualified remote professionals at the early stage, and later aligning that growth toward a physical office structure, would make the collaboration even more impactful and strengthen long-term scalability.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President of Asociación Materializadora de ideas i2 ASMI i2

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We Are an association that makes things with recycle materials for artissian manufacture and mercade products like wire to 3d printers molds chairs and tables and we have a science club to promote people to be the owner of his own project inspirated in mental health and science and engineering

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Financiation of 225.000€

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

Interés general

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.

Faster Capital is supporting us in terms of visibility and business vision management, and they will soon secure funding for our association. We are delighted with them and things are going very well; they are helping us a lot.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They have prepared documents for us supporting our plan and helping us determine what aspects to measure in a good project, since we want to open a recycling factory and they will support us in obtaining financing.

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

Besides providing us with investor documents, they also offer advice from their expert perspective on how to create a good presentation, improve the quality of our processes, and add more categories to consider. They can also be very helpful in writing press releases and increasing visibility.

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 a startup incubator like the rest, and we're happy to receive a certain percentage in factory shares because it's reasonable and fair. We hope to see if investors take into account a company valuation like ours and ask for little, which is vital.

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

We are very grateful to be able to count on them and to be able to manage the plan in another way; we could say that they are taking care of everything very well and that we have no complaints or negative comments.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder and CEO of GABEXS Software Development "Institute of Trainers App LLC"

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

GABEXS Software Development Provides Customized Industrial Software Programs. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Equity Program.
• Investors Reach.
• Legal Compliance and Enhancing Strategic Plan.
• Timeline Support.

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

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.

FasterCapital is one of the world's leading Venture Equity Providers. We are working together on the Equity and Investors' Reach Program. Fundraising, Legal Compliance, and Strategic Planning support. This is the main goal for our partnership.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As for the GABEXS Software program (Institute of Trainers App), the main measurable outcomes would be:

• Global Customer Reach "Trainers' Reach" (proportional to the cost of marketing). 
• Development Percentages in Economies, Governments, Companies, and Enterprises' systems, legal compliance, and Digital Compliance.
• Trainers' Profitability.
• Time Utilization for Freelancer Trainers.
• Percentages of civil operating.
• Percentages of Employment.
• Literacy eradication (Especially Technically and Digitally).

As for the main measurable outcomes from the partnership with FasterCapital:

• Number of Investors to be reached.
• Timeline and Fastness of the equity and fundraising.
• Business Support and documents provided.
• Profits and shares distribution frequency (after that).

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

Yes, they are committed to what they deliver, and their support is priceless.

They helped me refine my pitch deck and provided us with many documents on the market, customers, and the mission study, along with additional aspects of our own. 

What was your primary form of communication with FasterCapital?

Email or Messaging App

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

• Their Name is very catchy for anyone who has a startup and would like to go through a venture capital equity project.
• Their commitment to helping and supporting startups.

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

Yes, reaching out to investors with documents and all details about projects and startups would be better than reaching out by video for the founders to describe the project aspects (in a legal wise).

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director and founder of Mercy community school foundation

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Offering free education and support to orphaned students who are coming from dervise and challenging back grounds.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Raise funds for construction of classrooms and sanitation facilities.
• Fundraising for financial assistance from well-wishers world wide
• Donations of laptops, clothings and sports wear

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Online Search

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• 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.

Mercy community school foundation is a nonprofit making organization dedicated to provide free education and support to orphaned students who are coming from dervise and challenging back grounds.despite our best efforts we are facing the critical infrastructure challenges.including the shortages of classrooms and sanitation facilities.curently we are using a small church building it has no space and infrastructure to accommodate our growing number of orphaned students.children are learning on open because of infrastructure challenges.we are also facing challenges of laptops, clothings, food and sports wear.

We are appealing for financial assistance from well-wishers world wide to help us bridge this gap and ensure a safe learning and supportive environment.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are  still working on the project proposal and not yet completed.progress we be seen very soon.

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

As soon as the project integration is completed the project will start getting donations.

What was your primary form of communication with FasterCapital?

Email or Messaging App

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

The campony is dedicated to provide everything in time 

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

They are doing good job at the moment.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-founder & CFO of Essymart Africa Business Link Limited

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Essymart Africa is a Ugandan agritech social enterprise that uses simple digital tools (web, USSD, SMS, voice) to give smallholder farmers affordable access to quality farm inputs, agronomic advice, financing and market linkages. Essymart tackles the persistent challenges of poor input access, low productivity and weak market connections in rural agriculture, helping farmers increase yields and incomes, and stands out for its inclusive tech-enabled ecosystem that works even for those without smartphones. Taken together, these interventions can help farmers significantly increase their crop yields and incomes, enabling families to begin paths to prosperity. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Raising capital investment
• Strategic Business Advisory
• Investment Readness

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?

2-5 Employees

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

Fastercapital has been able to work on SWOT analysis, customer discovery report, Key Performance Indicators, Partnership Analysis and planning for funding

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

5,000 smallholder farmers impacted, Average household income increase is $150-$300/season, $127,300 in total revenue, Acquired assets like Motorcycle, 3 acres of land and Motor Vehicle, Partnered with 10 major input suppliers, 5 cooperatives, 50 farmers groups, Supporting SDGS 1: No Poverty,2: Zero Hunger,5: Gender Equality  & 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

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

FasterCapital's management team is so good and delivers items 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?

Compling important information about Essymart and they seem to have a large pool of Angel investors

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder/CEO of NOTILIAN LTD

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Notilian is a next-generation social media platform that empowers creators to monetize birthdays and personal milestones through interactive celebrations, digital gifting, and community-driven engagement.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Raise Capital
• Secure Investment
• Consultancy

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Online Search

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• 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.

Scope of Work
Project: Notilian Fundraising & Strategic Advisory
Service Provider: FasterCapital
Program: EquityPilot

 
1. Fundraising Readiness & Positioning
Objectives:
Prepare Notilian for institutional investor conversations
Strengthen clarity of business model, monetization, and scalability
Align financials with fundraising strategy
Activities:
Review and refinement of pitch deck narrative
Revenue model validation (creator monetization, milestone-based gifting, transaction fees)
Clarification of go-to-market strategy
Funding round structuring and capital allocation logic
Valuation positioning guidance
 
2. Financial Model & Cap Table Review
Objectives:
Ensure financial projections are investor-ready
Validate assumptions behind revenue and cost structures
Establish a clean ownership structure
Activities:
Review and optimization of financial model assumptions
Revenue projections analysis (3–5 year horizon)
Burn rate and runway assessment
Scenario modeling guidance
Cap table structuring review (founder equity, option pool, pre-seed allocation)
 
3. Market Study & Competitive Analysis
Objectives:
Validate market opportunity
Assess positioning within the social media and creator economy landscape
Identify competitive risks and differentiation
Activities:
Industry size and growth assessment
Creator economy monetization benchmarking
Competitive mapping
SWOT-style analytical feedback
Identification of strategic gaps and improvement areas
 
4. Investor Outreach & Introductions
Objectives:
Connect Notilian with relevant investors
Coordinate structured fundraising outreach
Activities:
Investor profiling and targeting
Outreach coordination
Follow-up support
Deliverables preparation for investor sharing
 
5. Reporting & Communication Support
Objectives:
Improve credibility and consistency with stakeholders
Maintain investor momentum
Activities:
Weekly investor update structuring
Milestone tracking support
Guidance on presenting traction metrics
Advisory on investor communications tone and clarity
 
Summary of Key Deliverables
Refined Investor Pitch Deck

Improved narrative flow
Clear monetization explanation
Strengthened funding ask and use of funds
Reviewed & Structured Financial Model

Revenue forecasts
Cost breakdown
Runway and funding scenarios
Cap Table Structure Review

Clean ownership distribution
Option pool structuring
Pre-seed allocation guidance
Market Study Report

Market opportunity analysis
Competitive positioning insights
Strategic recommendations
Investor Outreach Plan

Targeted investor pipeline
Structured introduction process
Coordinated fundraising approach
Ongoing Advisory & Reporting Framework

Weekly update format
Metrics reporting recommendations
Fundraising communication support
 
Overall Outcome
The engagement positioned Notilian as a structured, investor-ready startup with validated market positioning, improved financial clarity, and a coordinated fundraising strategy under the EquityPilot framework.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Measurable Outcomes & Impact
1. Fundraising Readiness Improvement
Before Engagement

Early-stage pitch narrative
Unrefined financial projections
Limited investor positioning clarity
After Engagement

Investor-ready pitch deck with structured narrative
Clearly defined revenue model (transaction-based monetization)
Defined funding ask and use-of-funds allocation
Clean cap table presentation
Impact Indicator:
Improved investor confidence and meeting conversion potential.

 
2. Financial Clarity & Forecast Structure
Deliverables Achieved

3–5 year revenue projection model
Defined CAC vs projected LTV logic
Burn rate and runway clarity
Scenario modeling framework
Impact Indicator:
Shift from assumption-based projections to defensible financial modeling suitable for investor due diligence.

 
3. Market Validation Strengthening
Outcomes

Formal market opportunity analysis completed
Competitive landscape mapping
Identified strategic positioning within the creator economy
Impact Indicator:
Clear differentiation narrative established (birthday & milestone monetization niche).

 
4. Structured Investor Outreach System
Outcomes

Investor targeting framework established
Coordinated outreach process defined
Standardized investor update format created
Impact Indicator:
Transition from ad-hoc fundraising efforts to a pipeline-driven approach.

 
5. Governance & Professionalization
Outcomes

Clean cap table structure presentation
Founder equity positioning clarity
Option pool planning integrated
Consistent weekly investor reporting framework
Impact Indicator:
Improved operational maturity and institutional readiness.

 
Overall Demonstrated Progress
The engagement resulted in:

Increased institutional credibility
Financial and strategic clarity
Defined fundraising infrastructure
Market-positioned narrative alignment
Structured investor communication system
Collectively, these outcomes demonstrate measurable progress in transforming Notilian from an early-stage concept into an investor-ready startup with defined strategy, financial modeling discipline, and structured capital-raising processes.

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

Project Management Assessment
1. Organization & Structure
The project was managed through a structured review and advisory process, with clearly defined phases:

Initial startup review and market study
Financial model and pitch deck refinement
Cap table and fundraising structuring
Investor outreach preparation
Communication was coordinated through designated program contacts, ensuring centralized communication and continuity.

Assessment:
Project structure was systematic and aligned with fundraising milestones.

 
2. Timeliness of Deliverables
Market study and review reports were delivered within the expected review phase.
Feedback cycles on financials and deck revisions were handled in iterative rounds.
Fundraising coordination materials were prepared according to the EquityPilot program timeline.
Overall Timeliness:
Deliverables were provided within agreed program timelines. Any adjustments were communicated clearly.

 
3. Responsiveness & Communication
Responses to questions were professional and structured.
Feedback was specific and actionable (especially around financial projections and positioning).
Communication maintained a formal, investor-focused tone.
Follow-ups were conducted to ensure required documents (deck, cap table, model updates) were aligned before proceeding.
Assessment:
Responsive and consistent communication, particularly around fundraising readiness requirements.

 
4. Adaptability to Project Needs
They demonstrated responsiveness by:

Requesting updated materials when refinements were needed
Providing structured guidance when assumptions lacked clarity
Adjusting advisory feedback based on Notilian’s evolving model
However, as with most structured accelerator-style programs, processes followed a defined framework rather than a fully customized hands-on operational build.

Assessment:
Responsive within program structure; advisory-focused rather than execution-heavy.

 
Overall Evaluation
Project Management Quality: Structured and milestone-driven
On-Time Delivery: Yes, within program timelines
Responsiveness: Professional, structured, and consistent
Communication: Clear and fundraising-focused
The engagement reflected organized program management with a clear focus on preparing Notilian for institutional fundraising, rather than product development execution.

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 stood out most about FasterCapital was their structured, capital-focused approach to startup development under the EquityPilot.

Unlike generic advisory firms, they operate with a clear fundraising-first framework. Their process is designed around making a startup institution-ready — not just improving slides, but aligning financial modeling, cap table structure, valuation positioning, and investor narrative into a cohesive system.

Three elements were particularly impressive:

Institutional Discipline
They emphasize clean financial logic, runway clarity, and defensible projections — the kind of rigor investors expect during due diligence.
Process-Driven Fundraising Structure
Instead of ad-hoc outreach, they implemented a coordinated investor targeting and reporting approach, helping shift fundraising from informal conversations to a structured pipeline.
Focus on Credibility & Readiness
Their feedback consistently pushed toward professional maturity — refining messaging, clarifying use of funds, and improving reporting standards.
Overall, what felt unique was not just advisory input, but the push toward operational and financial discipline required for serious capital raising.

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

While the engagement with FasterCapital under the EquityPilot was structured and fundraising-focused, there are a few areas where additional value could have been created:

1. More Hands-On Execution Support
The program was primarily advisory. More direct operational involvement — such as deeper collaboration on refining unit economics, building parts of the financial model alongside the team, or hands-on investor outreach execution — could have accelerated implementation.

2. Greater Customization Beyond Framework Templates
The program follows a structured methodology, which is strong for consistency. However, more highly tailored strategic input specific to Notilian’s niche (birthday and milestone monetization within the creator economy) could have strengthened differentiation even further.

3. Faster Iteration Cycles
While deliverables were provided within program timelines, tighter feedback loops and quicker turnaround between revision rounds may have improved fundraising momentum.

4. Expanded Investor Matching Transparency
Providing clearer visibility into investor selection criteria, targeting logic, and outreach progress tracking could enhance founder confidence during the fundraising phase.

 
Overall Perspective
These are optimization-level improvements rather than structural concerns. The foundation of the engagement — financial discipline, structured fundraising preparation, and professional positioning — was solid. Enhancing execution depth, customization, and speed could elevate the experience from advisory-level support to a more integrated venture-building partnership.