FasterCapital

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Housinn

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Housinn is Africa's innovative property marketplace showing properties for sale, rent or shortlet with a chance to make a property transaction with an escrow service where your money is kept safe until you have been handed over the property and both parties are satisfied 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We needed a reliable company to help us in our Angel raise
• We need a property review of our business model and our pitch deck to see where we could improve on

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Referral

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

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

FasterCapital has helped us in refining our pitch deck, our business model, and are currently helping us in our fundraising. We appreciate all their efforts so far

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We got to see where we could improve on. 

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

It is very superb and impressive

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?

How FasterCapital keeps their words and ensures they don't miss out on a step is impressive.

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

They could improve on being more responsive to startups trying to be incubated

 but they're so responsive if you're already partners

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of NANCY INC.LTD

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our mission at NANCY INC.LTD,  is to create à healthier onilne communication environnement that fosters the creation of more authentic links between users

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• FasterCapital connects NANCY INC.LTD with investors for its fundraising
• FasterCapital helps NANCY INC.LTD gain a better understanding of its industry
• FasterCapital helps NANCY INC.LTD in drafting investment documents

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Online Search

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

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.

We have joined FasterCapital's EquityPilot program. We are currently working on the digital presentation of our company NANCY INC.LTD. We are also working on improving the financial documents to prepare for our fundraising and finally we will be waiting for a connection with investors by FasterCapital.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have just started our collaboration with FasterCapital and we will be able to judge the results with more time of collaboration

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

Since the beginning of our collaboration we can judge first of all the seriousness of FasterCapital our project is treated with all the desired seriousness and in addition it is quite pleasant and friendly to work with FasterCapita

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 rather friendly atmosphere that FasterCapital manages to bring to work while remaining very professional

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

With more time working with FasterCapital we will be able to see the details to improve in our collaboration.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder and Managing Director of FoodieRee

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

FoodieRee is a hyperlocal food discovery and ordering platform that lets users watch short food reels, instantly order from them, and support local vendors within a 10 km radius.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Raise capital and secure early-stage investment
• Receive expert consultancy on refining our business and growth strategy
• Leverage their global network to accelerate market entry and partnerships

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Online Search

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

Global Network & Credibility

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 has supported Foodieree with detailed market and viability reports, internal review of our pitch deck, business plan, and financials, along with guidance on fundraising strategy ($1M target, ticket sizes, valuation). They also provide investor readiness support and exposure through their network.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Working with FasterCapital helped us significantly improve our pitch deck, financial model, and fundraising plan. Their suggestions and reports guided us in making our materials clearer and more impactful, refining our growth strategy, and strengthening our positioning for investors. This clearly demonstrates progress and success.

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

FasterCapital’s project management was very professional. They delivered all key items on time and efficiently handled every milestone. They responded promptly to our queries and needs, and incorporated feedback quickly, which made our collaboration smooth and well-organized.

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 we found most impressive about FasterCapital is their holistic support through funding, mentorship, and product guidance, their global network of investors and partners, fast and efficient responses, professionalism in delivering high-quality work on time, and strategic insights that helped refine our business model and growth strategy.

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

Overall, FasterCapital was very professional and efficient, but one area for improvement could be making the onboarding process and initial project brief a bit more detailed, so expectations and deliverables are clear from the start. Otherwise, their support and guidance were extremely helpful.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of OCOQUILA EXPORT

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

FABRICACION DE TEQUILA ARTESANAL

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• BUSINESS CONSULTING
• MARKET KNOWLEDGE
• BUSINESS INCUBATOR EXPERT

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?

2-5 Employees

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

Thanks to FasterCapital, my startup has undergone a major transformation in terms of fundamental market knowledge since I began my incubation program. This has given me a broader perspective. This helps me stay more connected to the industry and help me achieve my goals.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

So far, ongoing consulting, relationships with potential investors, market updates, internal analysis of my startup.

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

Very punctual advice, both with continuous monitoring by FasterCapital, always maintaining a precise and constant approach to achieve my startup's goals.

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 kind treatment of each of its collaborators and their continuous follow-up.

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

From my part so far everything has seemed perfect to me.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Executive Officer of Africa Foundation for Community Development (AFCOD-UGANDA)

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

It promotes development and education in the communities of Uganda 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To Promote quality Education for the Children
• Creating Employment Opportunities
• To Promote Development in the Communities

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• 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.

Our organization is intending to establish a standard school to provide quality education to children in the East African Region.  The school investment project will provide education opportunities to children, Creat employment opportunities to people in the communities  It will also promote development in the communities in Uganda. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Business viability and advisory reports and matching meetings and consultations with the project investors. 

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

Yes. Their project management team deliver items on time and they're very professional and provide good customer support services. 

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?

They're professional, friendly, and business focused to ensure that the customer's goal is achieved as planned. 

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

Yes. There's need to improve in other communication channels with clients such as Whatsapp. To ensure efficient communication. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder and CEO of LocationBits, an IT company. Our vision is to create a global, community-driven location encyclopedia that empowers people—especially gig workers, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and those facing economic struggles—to earn and contribute meaningfully to society.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with FasterCapital?

We needed support with fundraising and improving our investment readiness.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

FasterCapital has been reviewing and improving our pitch deck, business plan, and financial model. The team has also been preparing market studies, business viability reports, and investor feedback reports. Moreover, FasterCapital has been sharing constructive comments from angel investors to help us refine our strategy. Overall, the team has been providing ongoing guidance and recommendations on how to better present our startup to potential investors.

What is the team composition?

We've been working with more than five teammates from FasterCapital.

How did you come to work with FasterCapital?

We found FasterCapital through an online search. We chose them because of their EquityPilot program, which required no payment upfront.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with FasterCapital in August 2025, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

FasterCapital's reviews and guidance have helped us achieve our goals and given us more confidence when approaching investors. We've received multiple review reports that have highlighted gaps and improvements in our pitch deck and business plan. Based on investor feedback, we've refined our fundraising strategy and now have clearer financial projections and a stronger business model.

Moreover, our investment materials have improved in quality and clarity, which has increased our confidence when approaching investors. We've also gained early interest from investors who reviewed our startup through the program. Overall, these outcomes have given us a solid foundation and positioned LocationBits much better for raising capital.

How did FasterCapital perform from a project management standpoint?

FasterCapital's project management has been excellent. The team is very organized and professional in all communications. They've always delivered the review reports and feedback on time, sometimes even earlier than expected. Additionally, their updates have been clear, structured, and easy to follow, which has made the whole process smooth for us as founders.

Moreover, FasterCapital's responsiveness and ability to keep everything on schedule have given us confidence that our project is being handled with care. Overall, the team has fully met and often exceeded our expectations in project management.

What did you find most impressive or unique about them?

What has impressed us most about working with FasterCapital has been their hands-on support and detailed feedback. Unlike many other programs, FasterCapital hasn't just connected us with investors—they've actually taken the time to review our materials, provide multiple detailed reports, and share direct feedback from angel investors.

The fact that all of this has been provided without extra cost has made the experience even more valuable. Their commitment to improving our pitch, strategy, and business model has shown that they truly care about the success of startups, not just about fundraising.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Overall, our experience with FasterCapital has been very positive. If there's one area they could improve, it would be to have more regular follow-up calls or interactive sessions alongside the written reports. This would give founders a chance to ask questions in real time and get even deeper clarity on the feedback.

That said, the value of the reports and investor feedback we've received has been excellent, and we're very satisfied with the overall support.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder & CEO of Nativity Game Box Studio ®

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

An indie game development studio, we develop beautiful and interactive games with a focus on integrating game development into education, tourism and as a tool for skills building among the youth. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Capital generation
• Investor connection
• Mentorship

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

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

Help with finding capital and investors 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Acknowledgement from potential investors 

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

The project is still ongoing but so far they've been splendid 

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 communication and helpfulness 

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

More platforms for communication, my experience with them has been through email only, email can be slow

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of J&Y RE DE s.r.o.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Real estate development company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Consultancy about our very first fundraising
• Fundraising for real estate development projects

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

• Online Search
• Referral

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.

FasterCapital has provided useful sight and materials during our ongoing cooperation. The main purpose of our cooperation is our the first fundraising to our real estate development projects in middle Europe. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are still ongoing project, but measurable outcomes are mostly improving our materials, market research, SWOT analyse and providing very neccessary racional feedback on our company and target. 

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

FasterCapital is very flexible, prompt, and has good on-time management. I would recommend founders and CEO´s to be prepared for cooperation in very intensive way.

What was your primary form of communication with FasterCapital?

Email or Messaging App

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

We are still ongoing project, but I would definitely find out the passion and professionality of the team, high level communication, patience with the newbies (as we are in this sector).

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

Still ongoing project... so far, we have no improvements suggestions. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of QueBuster

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

QueBuster is an offline-first, queue-less event check-in platform designed to help business event organizers in Africa eliminate long lines and create faster, seamless attendee experiences.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Refine and validate our business model and positioning for pre-seed fundraising.
• Gain structured support in preparing investor materials, including business viability reports, SWOT analysis, and financial modeling.
• Build visibility and credibility with potential investors and partners through FasterCapital’s network and platforms.

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

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

FasterCapital worked with us to sharpen QueBuster’s positioning in the $431M Ugandan events market. They delivered: A Business Viability Report to validate our idea. A SWOT analysis highlighting our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. An Internal Review Report with tailored recommendations. Support with drafting a professional press release. Guidance on fundraising structure including ticket sizes, valuation tolerance, and investor preferences. Hosting our startup profile on their platform for visibility. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Clearer valuation strategy and pre-seed fundraising structure.
• Increased visibility through FasterCapital’s platform and communication channels.
• Professional business documents (reports, SWOT, press release) that strengthen our investor credibility.
• Step-by-step clarity on what it takes to raise capital in emerging markets.

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

Their project management has been very responsive. Deliverables like reports and press releases were shared within reasonable timelines, and their team was proactive in following up with clarifications, making sure we understood the next steps.

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?

They combine deep fundraising expertise with a global reach while tailoring their support to startups in emerging markets like Uganda. Their ability to break down complex fundraising structures into actionable steps for early-stage founders is impressive.

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

So far, the support has been strong. The only area for improvement would be to accelerate investor introductions once all preparatory steps are completed as early-stage startups often work against tight timelines.

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.