FasterCapital

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.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of GlimsePlatform

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

GlimsePlatform is a digital identity discovery platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• I hired FasterCapital to help me raise funds
• I also hired them to help me refine my pitch deck and business model.

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.

FasterCapital help me to refine my pitch deck and make it to be investor attractive  They help me assess the business viability of my startup. FasterCapital  gave me the strength and weaknesses of my startup and gave me a quick response on how to tackle my startup weaknesses.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

My pitch deck was refine to make it meet investor expectations 

My financial model was created

My startup was assessed to know it's strength and weaknesses 

My startup was made available to a small group of investors for review and now we are preparing for fund raising.

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

They have a very fast execution of the project. They responded quickly, and they were always on time.

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 active and fast nature in executing things.

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

No not quite sure but I'm still raising funds with them so I'll see.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the FOUNDER/CEO of EAGLE TRAVEL AND LOGISTIC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

 Premium and Business Class Travel in Bénin and West Africa

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Good Pitch Deck, Financial modal and business plan
• Raising 1,000,000 USD in the first
• Raising 25,000,000 USD in 2nd time

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Online Search

Why did you select FasterCapital over others? 

• High ratings
• 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 helped us better develop our pitch deck, market research, feasibility study, and business plan. The fundraising process is underway.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Investors' appreciation of the pitch deck

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

The projects were delivered on time. They responded well

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?

Excellence and a job well done

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

Not at the moment

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the executive of Social Media Player

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Online streaming service for content creators, influencer's, podcasts, dj's and musicians 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Raise Funds

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Online Search

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• 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.

Thanks for the opportunity to work you guys at FasterCapital, you guys tick all the boxes for me. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They were very helpful in every way at FasterCapital 

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

Yes they did above and beyond 

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 were really hands-on.

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

Just to keep up the good work they are doing, keep striving 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Vumah Labs

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A deeptech lab building privacy-first digital trust infrastructure for Africa

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

To help us secure pre-seed and seed funding by connecting us with a network of angel investors, VCs and bodies aligned with deeptech and civic technology.

We sought FasterCapital’s expertise to refine our pitch deck, financial model, and business plan so that our fundraising materials meet global investor standards and clearly communicate our value proposition

We wanted FasterCapital’s support to validate our go-to-market strategy and investor outreach, ensuring that our entry into the African institutional market is credible, focused, and appealing to potential backers. 

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Referral

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of work with FasterCapital includes end-to-end fundraising support from refining our pitch deck, business plannand financial model, to actively reaching out to their investor network on our behalf. Key deliverables include a comprehensive investor-ready pitch deck, a robust financial model with clear projections, a detailed market and growth strategy and investor feedback reports that help us improve and track progress. Additionally, FasterCapital is expected to facilitate introductions to relevant angels and VCs, provide ongoing mentorship and support us in achieving funding milestones that enable product pilots and market entry.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Through FasterCapital’s support, we achieved several measurable outcomes: our pitch deck and business plan were refined to investor-ready quality, a financial model with projections and margins was developed and we received detailed feedback from over 4,000 investors contacted, resulting in active reviews, direct conversations and future interest from many. These outcomes demonstrate clear progress in positioning Vumah Labs for funding and in building investor confidence around our vision and execution.

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

They delivered key items such as the investor feedback report, pitch deck recommendations, and financial model guidance within the agreed timelines. Communication was consistent, and they were quick to adjust their support based on our needs, ensuring that we stayed aligned with our fundraising goals. Their organized approach gave us clarity and confidence throughout the process.

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 hands-on and tailored approach. Unlike generic incubators, they provided very specific, actionable feedback on our pitch deck, financial model and investor outreach. Their ability to combine market insights with investor perspectives made their support unique and directly useful for strengthening our fundraising readiness.

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

A more structured follow-up sessions to track progress on their recommendations. While the feedback was highly valuable, having periodic check-ins or guided templates to implement changes could make the process even more effective and ensure alignment with investor expectations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of agrismart Technologies

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Agrismart Technologies offers financial services to the unbanked and underbanked rural population in Kenya

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• help in fundraising
• getting investors

SOLUTION

How did you find FasterCapital?

Online Search

Why did you select FasterCapital over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• 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.

Agrismart Technologies, a pioneering financial institution dedicated to
serving Kenya’s rural unbanked population, today announced a strategic
partnership with FasterCapital through its LaunchUp program. This
collaboration aims to accelerate Agrismart’s mission to provide accessible
savings, credit, and financial literacy training across Kenya’s underserved
agricultural and small business sectors, leveraging FasterCapital’s global
expertise and resources.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

so far we have a market annalysis and have refined our pitch deck and business plan

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

Through the LaunchUp program, Agrismart Technologies gains access to
FasterCapital’s global network, capital-raising expertise, and tailored
acceleration resources designed for high-impact fintech startups.
FasterCapital’s rigorous selection process underscores Agrismart’s strong
market potential and innovative approach. The partnership will fast-track
product development, scale operations across Kenya’s western, Nyanza,
and Rift Valley regions, and enhance data-driven decision-making
capabilities. FasterCapital’s strategic guidance and funding support will
enable Agrismart to reach its ambitious goal of enrolling 100,000
members within the first year and expanding to 700,000 by year five.

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?

“Partnering with FasterCapital validates our vision to empower Kenya’s
rural communities with accessible financial services tailored to their
unique needs. This collaboration accelerates our ability to deliver
innovative loan products, build trust through savings incentives, and
leverage technology for seamless transactions. Together, we will unlock
economic opportunities for millions who have long been excluded from
formal finance.”

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

no